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Nevers Marathon

November 22, 2026 · 9:00 AMNevers, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

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Race Day

45°F

36–52°F · Feels cold

Total elevation gain

492ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change −66 ft

Crowd Rating

6/ 10

Good crowd energy

The Lowdown

The Nevers Marathon starts on the Nevers Magny-Cours motor-racing circuit at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 22, 2026, then runs out of the circuit and into the city of Nevers. The marathon and half marathon both finish under the Porte de Paris arch in Nevers. The marathon can be run solo or as a two-person duo relay, and the course is officially measured by the French Athletics Federation (FFA). Organized by La French Run, the race is run as the Nevers Marathon by Nexson, and the 2025 edition drew nearly 4,500 participants across all events. The weekend also includes a 10K, a circuit lap, an Ekiden relay and kids' races on Saturday, and the Marathon sells in price tiers that rise through the autumn.

Minimum Age: 18 years
Entry Methods: Online registration through the official registration platform
In person at La French Run Boutique, 10 place Saint Sébastien, Nevers
Eligibility: Individual marathon open from the espoirs category (born 2005 to 2007)
Required Documents: Valid FFA athletics licence or Pass Prévention Santé (PPS) attestation; medical certificates are no longer accepted
Photo ID and the registration QR code at bib pickup
Cancellation & Refund Policy: All entries are final; no refund or deferral if the participant cancels
Entries can be transferred to another runner through the platform until November 1, 2026
Full refund if the organizer cancels the race for its own reasons

Questions about the Nevers Marathon 2026

When is the Nevers Marathon 2026?

Sunday, November 22, 2026.

What time does the Nevers Marathon start?

The race starts at 9:00 AM, local time.

How do I enter the Nevers Marathon 2026?

Registration is open. Ways in: Online registration through the official registration platform; In person at La French Run Boutique, 10 place Saint Sébastien, Nevers.

When and where is packet pickup for the Nevers Marathon?

Nov 20, 2026: 13:00-19:00 at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours. Nov 21, 2026: 08:30-18:00 at the circuit.

What is the Nevers Marathon course like?

150 m of total elevation gain. It passes Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours and Porte de Paris.

What is the weather like at the Nevers Marathon?

Race-day temperatures are usually 2–11 °C (36–52 °F).

Is the Nevers Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.

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