Marathon du Jura
Race snapshot
Race Day
52–73°F · Feels warm
Total elevation gain
Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change −3 ft
Participants
Intimate field
Crowd Rating
Moderate spectator support
The Lowdown
The Marathon du Jura is a road marathon (42.195 km) through the Delémont valley in the Jura canton of Switzerland, following the Sorne and Scheulte rivers past the region's forested ridges. First held in 2024, the course runs on hard-surfaced (paved) roads with a rolling profile — about 343 m of elevation gain on a loop that starts and finishes at Delémont's train station. Since its second edition (2025) it has carried the title sponsorship of Valiant, a Swiss bank ("Valiant Marathon du Jura"); CHF 5 from every bib supports the Club Fauteuil Roulant Jura, a regional wheelchair-sports club, and every registered runner gets free train travel across the Jura on race day. Alongside the marathon, the event also offers a semi-marathon (21.1 km, starting from Bassecourt) and a 14 km run, and typically shares its roads with the slowUp Jura car-free cycling festival. At the 2026 (3rd) edition on June 14, Lionel Varé (2:59:38) and Julie Mouttet won the men's and women's races among 84 marathon starters, the largest field yet. The race is not currently listed as an AIMS/World Athletics-measured course. The next edition is projected for June 2027, with the exact date pending organizer confirmation.
Questions about the Marathon du Jura 2027
When is the Marathon du Jura 2027?
Sunday, June 13, 2027.
Where is the Marathon du Jura?
Delémont, Jura, Switzerland.
What time does the Marathon du Jura start?
The race starts at 9:30 AM, local time.
How do I enter the Marathon du Jura 2027?
Registration has not opened yet. Ways in: Online registration via the MSO (Sportfactory) event platform, linked from the organizer's site; Possible on-site/day-of registration — a CHF 85 day-of price tier was listed for the 2026 edition.
How much does the Marathon du Jura 2027 cost?
Marathon (Individual): CHF 59.
What is the Marathon du Jura elevation gain?
343 m (1,125 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: −1 m (3 ft). Moderate rolling hills.
What is the Marathon du Jura course like?
It passes Place de la Gare, Delémont (start/finish), Sorne river and Scheulte river.
What is the weather like at the Marathon du Jura?
Race-day temperatures are usually 11–23 °C (52–73 °F). Feels warm.
How many runners does the Marathon du Jura have?
84 participants. Intimate field.
Where are the Marathon du Jura results?
The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
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