Sports events Provence

On August 5 th, the municipality var var Du will host its sporting event «les 1000 Pattes», a 10,6 km rolling race in the forest, alternating between underground paths. Want to add a competitive dimension to your regular workouts? It seems that the opportunity falls by the wayside: so join the 120 athletes expected that day! The meeting is given on the place of the town hall at 17 p. m. for the removal of the funds: don't miss him!

Tariff: 8 €, or 10 € on site.

Distance: 10,6 km.

Difficulty: average.

Rendez-vous: place of town hall - Le Thoronet. Departure from 17 pm and departure at 18 pm.

Other practical information: any non-licensee shall have a medical certificate indicating the absence of a contraindication to the practice of the race on foot.

The Excurs (Marseille hikers!) once again offer their great appointment in the coves, for all the good walkers. Several courses are offered, with different starting points. The 108 ^th critérium of the coves - on registration! -it is an imposed march of 16, 24, 32 or 38 kilometres in the coves between Cassis and Marseilles. It is open to everyone!

On March 11, 2018, the Commune-Mirabeau commune will host the 37 ^th edition of its spring race. In the programme: a 5,1 km circuit exclusively reserved for women's gente, and a 11,3 km circuit to browse alone or by team. Join the 500 participants in this user-friendly challenge! Rewards will be given to the end of the test, but remember that anyway, the important thing is to participate!

Tariff: € 12 for the 11,3 km

Distance: 11,3 km.

Difficulty: easy to average.

Rendez-vous: Parc Victor Mellan des Barnouins.

Other practical information: The 5,1 km race is exclusively reserved for women. Any non-licensee shall have a medical certificate indicating the absence of a contraindication to the practice of the race on foot.

The lighthouse event, the Ekiden, is not taking place the following day, but as a way of putting it into mouth, the Mini-Ekiden will run the streets of Toulon on March 4. In the programme: 5,2 km in relay to four young people on a 1 kilometre loop. Adults who are more trained, will certainly take part in the famous Toulon marathon on March 5, in relay to six athletes!

Tariff: free (for information, the registration fees at the Ekiden, on 5 March at 7 h 30, amount to € 60 per team of six).

Distance: 5,2 km.

Difficulty: pretty easy.

Rendez-vous: Parking Tour Royale - Toulon. Departure at 14 pm.

Other practical information: any non-licensee shall have a medical certificate indicating the absence of a contraindication to the practice of the race on foot.

Sponsored by Vincent Lagaf, this national competition brings together 300 pilots for speed and endurance races, punctuated by numerous animations, demonstrations and shows.

This gymnastics competition has been held in Marseille for 35 years. This year again, this great event will take place at the Palais des Sports, near the Velodrome stadium. Three days of competition by teams or individuals, of meetings between enthusiasts, amateurs and professionals. The Master Massilia brings together the world's best while the Tournoi des Cigales gives a chance to the regional hopefuls from 9 to 13 years old. Not to be missed, the closing gala and the final by apparatus opposing the 12 best gymnasts of the qualifications. In parallel, animations and stands are there to allow the registrations, the simple information and the sensitization to the handisport

The Palais des sports de Toulon was inaugurated in 2006 to provide the city with a multi-cultural location able to host all the competitions from the theatre to the European level. Designed by architect Jean Chabanne, the Palais des sports de Toulon offers all indoor sports optimal facilities. It also hosts the official matches of Toulon Toulon Var Basket. Located in the area of Liberty Square, a strong cultural place of the toulonnaise city, with an elliptical shape and seven adjoining rooms.

The first stretch of the coastline cycle stretches to Pramousquier, 53 kilometres further, this Green Lane connects the district of La Rode to Toulon, Port-Hélène in Carqueiranne. Set on the grip of an old railway, it serves in its race the small town of Pradet. Over 17 kilometres, you are moving on a smooth-coated track that runs, sometimes very close, to the D 559 departmental road. This is an interesting option, as secure to leave the city and go to the beach.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 17 km.

Difficulty: .

With the Sports and Leisure Department of Toulon, there are numerous events and events throughout the year that you can find on the website with the calendar of sports events and the various brochures of municipal sports activities throughout the year.

The IRONMAN 70.3 du pays d'Aix is the only French competition over the Ironman distance to qualify for the world championships. It attracts 2,500 competitors, including many foreign triathletes (some 50 nationalities). The Aix competition, created in 2011, starts with a 1.9 km swim at Lac du Plantain in Peyrolles, followed by a 90 km bike ride through the Aix countryside and a 21.1 km half-marathon, finishing in the city's narrow streets and Parc de la Torse. The course is divided into three 7 km loops, with a finish on Cours Mirabeau. The event also includes the Irongirl, a running event for women aged 15 and over, and the Ironkids for children.

A newcomer to the running scene (^1st held in Aix in 2018), the Bacchantes race raises funds to fight male cancers, particularly prostate cancer. A portion is donated to the French Urology Association. Runners, whether male or female, are required to wear a moustache (natural, glued or drawn) and set off on an 8 km run through the historic center and up to the Parc de la Torse. You can also make it a corporate challenge, by mobilizing a team of employees. A special HPP (Hôpital privé de Provence) prize for the biggest fund-raiser, and a time challenge for the fastest time.

Here's an opportunity to share a beautiful sporting stroll in the heart of the city of Roy René, starting on the Cours Mirabeau. Aix еn Fоuléеs starts with a 5 km course open to everyone aged 14 and over, also аux аthlètеs hаndіspоrts. Then comes the 10 km course, also оuvеrt to tоus, and finally the challenge course in extenso, to do a sports and solidarity challenge as a team. Pitchouns also have their own mini strides, on 400, 800 and 1,200-meter loops.

The Open du Pays d'Aix is a tennis tournament of the professional circuit for men. Although still young, the 10th edition in 2023, this tournament is one of the biggest ATP challengers and enriches the list of sporting events in the Aix region, by imposing itself to the Aix public, the tennis actors of the region and the federation. A central court with a capacity of 2,500 seats, 3 clay courts, 1,500 free seats in the grandstand, 80 VIP boxes with 6 seats. The matches gather many spectators. The event is free and during the event nearly 10,000 visitors come to the Country Club. The atmosphere is friendly, the setting very pleasant, there is a good restaurant on site, a great success!

Among the highlights of Grimaud, it is impossible to miss the Eurofestival Harley Davidson, the flagship event of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, where for four days, nearly 10,000 owners of these big chrome bikes gather in summer. Concerts on the giant stage set up on the beach, chopper demonstrations, custom competitions, a Harley village, a bike show in the heart of the village of Grimaud, and of course, the traditional big Harley parade follow one another.