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Alps Marathon

Road Running and Walking & Hiking covering 5.5 km to 42.2 km with up to 430 m D+ in Bourg-Saint-Maurice (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

LocationBourg-Saint-Maurice, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.6186° N, 6.7695° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2022
Elevation gainUp to +430 m

Alps Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Road Running and Walking & Hiking. First held in 2022, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Charity Run.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Alps Marathon (42.2 km, +430 m D+), Alps Half-Marathon (21.1 km, +204 m D+), 10 km of the Alps (10 km, +135 m D+), and Walking 5.5 km (5.5 km, +54 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (lesarcs.com).

Official website
Alps Marathon in Bourg-Saint-Maurice (Work: "Panorama Terrasse Rebuffat", Photo: Patrick Nouhailler, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Panorama Terrasse Rebuffat" · Photo: Patrick Nouhailler · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainCharity Run

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Alps MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+430 m745 m - 890 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Alps Half-MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+204 m745 m - 888 mLoop courseRoute & profile
10 km of the AlpsRoad Running10 km+135 m805 m - 888 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 5.5 kmWalking & Hiking5.5 km+54 m769 m - 808 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+430 m D+
Elevation loss
-430 m D-
Altitude range
745 m - 890 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
2 % / 11.4 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+430 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS45.6144° N, 6.7750° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 745 m to 890 m above sea level (+430 m D+, -430 m D-)

Peak: 890 m·at 26.9 km·Ø 2 %
745 m793 m842 m890 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km890 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Alps Marathon take place?

Alps Marathon takes place in Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.6186° N, 6.7695° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Alps Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Alps Marathon (42.2 km, +430 m D+), Alps Half-Marathon (21.1 km, +204 m D+), 10 km of the Alps (10 km, +135 m D+), and Walking 5.5 km (5.5 km, +54 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Alps Marathon?

The main competition (Alps Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +430 m of elevation gain and -430 m of elevation loss, ranging between 745 m and 890 m above sea level. An interactive course map with a verified 3D GPS track, kilometer markers, and GPX download is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Alps Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (lesarcs.com).