Running events Provence

It's gone for a small stride of 10 km, on foot or roller. In mid-November on the Prado beaches.

In 2018, the race will celebrate its 40 years! We are looking forward to the festivities. Usually, it proposes 3 routes - departures at 13 h 30, 14 h and 15 h depending on levels - but all leave the rue de la République and end the Clock Place.

Every first May, the USAM organizes the Nature of the Three Forts in Faron. Accessible to athletes as well as to Sunday riders, this is an original way to rediscover the Toulon Mountains, while taking a fresh breath of fresh air. There are three courses at different levels depending on the candidate's age (1 km, 2 kilometres and 11 kilometres). The slopes will surely make you regret for a moment not having taken the cable car, but the satisfaction of getting away is worth it!

Tariff: 10 € in presale.

Duration: from 1 a. m. to 2 p. m.

Difficulty: .

This race will take place in the middle of Marseille on a loop of 5 km, including 3 km in Borly Park and 2 km around the racetrack. What can be found in the southern sun? Go to your shoes!

Distance: 5 km.

Departure: at 9 a. m. at Borely Park.

Difficulty: easy.

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.

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.