This sporting event offers to all the most courageous, a 100 km race! For all those who no longer fear the marathon, become centbornards! The finish line is crossed in an average of 15 hours, and 6 hours for marathon runners. Also, a relay marathon is also planned. Of what, properly tire oneself out for this 13th edition.
practical information
date: the Vendée Marathon will be organised on 16 May 2015. The circuit was changed in 2010 to make it safer for the riders to pass.
registration date: registrations are still possible a few days before the race, prices remain the same until the week before the race.
maximum number of participants: for the moment, the organizers have not set a limit. As enjoyable as it may be, the 100 km event is undeniably overwhelmed by the 100 km event
price: to participate in the Vendee Marathon, you have to count between 22 € and 33 €. To run the marathon in relay, runners will have to pay between 27 € and 37 € per team. Quite high rates compared to the sums needed to commit to the 100 km which vary between 32 € and 43 €.
registration: registration is only done by mail to the organization, the 100 km of Vendée. The form can be downloaded from the event website.
other races: for runners who do not wish to line up for a 100 km or a marathon, the Sables-d'Olonne half marathon is often organised at the same time.
The course
interest: the race takes place in the heart of the Vendée. It consists of very different terrains with part on roads, farm tracks and in the forest. In detail, after a start in Chavagnes- en-Paillers, the riders go to Les Brouzils and then join the 100 km circuit for two loops. They cross the small villages of Brouzils and Copenchagnière then the forest of Graslas
difficulty: according to the organizers and some parties, there are no major difficulties to report. The course is flat and rolling, accessible to all and conducive to performance.
elevation gain: the course as a whole has only 18 metres of positive elevation gain. It is composed of a first loop of 650 metres, another of 8.5 km and two loops of 16.5 km.
temperature: at this time of the year, it can be very mild in the Vendée. According to weather data from previous years, temperatures vary between 11 °C and 22 °C, depending on the edition.
refreshment: refreshment points are available to runners every 5 km. Sponge and liquid supply points are installed between each supply.
services at the finish line: at the finish line, runners will be able to benefit from showers and physiotherapy services to relieve painful legs
For more information, please visit the event website
