The Mont-Saint-Michel Marathon

The Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel marathon is one of the biggest French marathons and welcomes 3,000 to 4,000 runners each year between Brittany and Normandy. On the programme is an exceptional course along the bay with, always in the line of sight, the majestic Mont-Saint-Michel.

Infos pratiquesdate

: the marathon of the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel is organized on the weekend of May 31. For three days, the whole bay lives to the rhythm of the marathon planet and welcomes running enthusiasts from all over France, but also from abroad.

registration date: this is a very popular marathon (2,878 finishers in 2014), so it is advisable to register as soon as possible given the number of runners who come to Mont-Saint-Michel each year. However, the registration deadline is set on the day of the race itself when the quota of 5,000 runners has been reached.

Maximum number of participants: A maximum of 5,000 runners can compete in the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel Marathon. The Mont-Saint-Michel marathon is certainly a real logistical machine, but the festive and family atmosphere is preserved.

rates: from May 25, 2014 to September 30, 2014: €46 Internet / €49 Mail, from October 1, 2014 to December 14, 2014: €48 Internet / €51 Mail, from December 15, 2014 to February 15, 2015: €53 Internet / €56 Mail, from February 16, 2015 to May 30, 2015: €58 Internet / €61 Mail.

Registration: by mail to the marathon office in Cancale or online at the marathon site.

other races: for runners who do not wish to take part in a marathon, the 4th edition of La 10K, a 10 km race in Saint Malo.

new in 2013: the 1st edition of La Malouine, a 6 km race in Saint Malo, reserved exclusively for women. During this weekend, the Sauternes marathon takes place.

The courseinterest

: between Normandy and Brittany, the Mont-Saint-Michel bay marathon is the only marathon where the finish line is already visible from the start line. On the course, the runners follow the coast, cross the polders and leave Brittany by crossing the Couesnon to arrive at the foot of Mont-Saint-Michel. A great reward for marathon

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Difficulty: the course is rather flat and pleasant, for a large part of the course the runners run along the seaside. The departure is given on the port of La Houle, from the town of Cancale.

Elevation gain: this is a rolling marathon accessible to all. The race has only a small positive difference in altitude at the 2 nd km. The rest is relatively flat and conducive to performance.

temperature: at this time of the year, it can be very mild in Normandy and Brittany. However, keep in mind that the race takes place on the water's edge. Some runners can be very annoyed by the wind. According to previous editions, temperatures vary between 11°C and 16°C

. As required by the regulations for races outside the stadium, refreshment stations are set up every 5 km as well as at the finish. Sponge areas will also be available for the runners between the refreshment

services at the finish: the runners will be able to benefit from all the usual physiotherapist services, lockers for their belongings, but also a shuttle service which also offers to take care of the accompanying persons