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Auray Vannes Half Marathon

Road Running and Nordic Walking covering 5 km to 21.1 km with up to 156 m D+ in Auray (Brittany, France)

LocationAuray, Brittany, FranceShow on map(47.6660° N, 2.9791° W)
Date & StatusSeptember 11, 2027 to September 12, 2027Date confirmed
First edition1975
Elevation gainUp to +156 m

Auray Vannes Half Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Auray, Brittany, FR focused on Road Running and Nordic Walking. First held in 1975, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include Point-to-Point, Seaside & Coast, Charity Run, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Half Marathon Auray-Vannes (21.1 km, +156 m D+), 10 km Arradon-Vannes (10 km, +92 m D+), Nordic Walking 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and 5 km La Brèche-Vannes (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from September 11, 2027 to September 12, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (aurayvannes.com).

Official website
Auray Vannes Half Marathon in Auray (Work: "Côte de granit rose - Frankreich", Photo: W. Bulach, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Côte de granit rose - Frankreich" · Photo: W. Bulach · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Point-to-PointSeaside & CoastCharity RunMulti-DayCity RunNature & Off-RoadForest

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Half Marathon Auray-VannesRoad Running21.1 km+156 m2 m - 103 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
10 km Arradon-VannesRoad Running10 km+92 m5 m - 65 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Nordic Walking 10 kmNordic Walking10 km+45 m8 m - 37 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
5 km La Brèche-VannesRoad Running5 km+22 m11 m - 25 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
21.1 km
Elevation gain
+156 m D+
Elevation loss
-133 m D-
Altitude range
2 m - 103 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
1.4 % / 2.7 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
21.1 km+156 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N5101520FS47.6660° N, 2.9791° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 2 m to 103 m above sea level (+156 m D+, -133 m D-)

Peak: 103 m·at 10.1 km·Ø 1.4 %
2 m36 m69 m103 m0 km4.2 km8.4 km12.7 km16.9 km21.1 km103 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Auray Vannes Half Marathon take place?

Auray Vannes Half Marathon takes place in Auray, Brittany, FR (start area at coordinates 47.666° N, 2.9791° W). The next edition is officially confirmed from September 11, 2027 to September 12, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Auray Vannes Half Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Half Marathon Auray-Vannes (21.1 km, +156 m D+), 10 km Arradon-Vannes (10 km, +92 m D+), Nordic Walking 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and 5 km La Brèche-Vannes (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running and Nordic Walking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Auray Vannes Half Marathon?

The main competition (Half Marathon Auray-Vannes over 21.1 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +156 m of elevation gain and -133 m of elevation loss, ranging between 2 m and 103 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Auray Vannes Half Marathon?

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