Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes
The Lowdown
The Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes is France's second-largest marathon by finishers and one of the most visually spectacular point-to-point courses in European road running. Starting on Nice's legendary Promenade des Anglais, the route traces 42 kilometers of uninterrupted Mediterranean coastline through the glamorous towns of Cagnes-sur-Mer, Antibes, Juan-les-Pins, and Golfe-Juan before finishing on Cannes' iconic Promenade de la Croisette. Roughly 95% of the course hugs the sea, offering breathtaking views of the turquoise Côte d'Azur at every turn. The profile is mostly flat with gentle undulations, making it a favorite among runners chasing fast times in a stunning setting. A World Athletics Label event and AIMS-certified course, it draws over 15,000 marathon participants and nearly 22,000 runners across all distances each November. One of the race's best perks: your bib doubles as a free ZOU train pass for unlimited TER rail service between Nice and Cannes on race day, solving the point-to-point logistics beautifully. November's mild Riviera weather — typically 10-17°C — adds to the appeal of what many consider the most beautiful marathon route in France. The relay option allows teams of 3–6 runners to share the course across five designated exchange points.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Major marathon
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Excellent spectator turnout
Boston Qualifier
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Promenade des Anglais - Famous Nice seafront boulevard and marathon start location
Antibes Old Town - Historic walled town with Picasso Museum passed mid-race
Juan-les-Pins - Glamorous beach resort town along the Cote d'Azur
Cap d'Antibes - Scenic cape between Antibes and Juan-les-Pins
La Croisette, Cannes - Iconic boulevard and finish area along Cannes' famous waterfront
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Nice, France
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Eligibility
- Must be 18 years or older on race day (born 2008 or earlier for solo marathon)
- Open to licensed and unlicensed runners
Required Documents
- Valid photo ID for bib pickup
- Medical certificate dated less than 12 months (for non-FFA licensed runners)
Entry Methods
- Online registration via marathon06.com (via inscription-sport-up.com platform)
Cancellation & Refund Policy
No refunds after registration is confirmed
Deferral to the following year may be available under specific conditions
AIMS certified course
World Athletics Label road race
FFA International Label — qualifying race for French Championships (marathon distance)
Point-to-point from Nice to Cannes along the French Riviera
Race bib serves as free ZOU TER train pass on race day between Nice and Cannes
Limited to 15,000 marathon solo participants; 22,000 total across all distances
Marathon solo sold out for 2026; relay spots limited
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