Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes

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 8,500 marathon finishers and nearly 60,000 spectators each November. One of the race's best perks: your bib doubles as a free train ticket 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.