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International Beaujolais Marathon

Endurance Event and Road Running covering 2.5 km to 43 km with up to 1,300 m D+ in Villefranche-sur-Saône (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

LocationVillefranche-sur-Saône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.9905° N, 4.7385° E)
Date & StatusNovember 20, 2026 to November 22, 2026Date confirmed
First edition2003
Elevation gainUp to +1,300 m

International Beaujolais Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Villefranche-sur-Saône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Other Disciplines, Road Running, Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. First held in 2003, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of Challenge de la Convivialité. Key features include Castles, Charity Run, City Run, Eco-Friendly.

The race program comprises 9 competitions, including Bacchus Trail 42 km (43 km, +1,300 m D+), Marathon du Beaujolais (42.2 km, +228 m D+), Bacchus Trail 21 km (24 km, +500 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +253 m D+), Bacchus Trail 13 km (15 km, +200 m D+), and 13 km of the Rhône (13 km, +129 m D+) (9 competitions in total). The next edition is officially confirmed from November 20, 2026 to November 22, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (marathondubeaujolais.org).

Official website
International Beaujolais Marathon in Villefranche-sur-Saône (Work: "Campagna picena", Photo: Luigi936, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
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Event characteristics

CastlesCharity RunCity RunEco-FriendlyFestiveNature & Off-RoadPoint-to-PointVineyardsKids & Youth RacesMountainMulti-DayCostume RunQuirky & FunWine TastingUntimed

Races & distances (9)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Bacchus Trail 42 kmTrail Running43 km+1,300 m184 m - 1,029 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Marathon du BeaujolaisRoad Running42.2 km+228 m183 m - 302 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Bacchus Trail 21 kmTrail Running24 km+500 m190 m - 515 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+253 m184 m - 337 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Bacchus Trail 13 kmTrail Running15 km+200 m196 m - 326 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
13 km of the RhôneRoad Running13 km+129 m184 m - 293 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Solidarity Hike - 12 kmWalking & Hiking12 km+54 m187 m - 222 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Solidarity Hike - 6 kmWalking & Hiking6 km+27 m190 m - 208 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Family MarathonRoad Running2.5 km+11 m193 m - 200 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
43 km
Elevation gain
+1,300 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,105 m D-
Altitude range
184 m - 1,029 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.6 % / 12.7 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
43 km+1,300 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS45.9905° N, 4.7385° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 184 m to 1,029 m above sea level (+1,300 m D+, -1,105 m D-)

Peak: 1,029 m·at 26.8 km·Ø 5.6 %
184 m466 m747 m1,029 m0 km8.6 km17.2 km25.8 km34.4 km43 km1,029 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does International Beaujolais Marathon take place?

International Beaujolais Marathon takes place in Villefranche-sur-Saône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.9905° N, 4.7385° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from November 20, 2026 to November 22, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at International Beaujolais Marathon?

The race program comprises 9 competitions, including Bacchus Trail 42 km (43 km, +1,300 m D+), Marathon du Beaujolais (42.2 km, +228 m D+), Bacchus Trail 21 km (24 km, +500 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +253 m D+), Bacchus Trail 13 km (15 km, +200 m D+), and 13 km of the Rhône (13 km, +129 m D+) (9 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Other Disciplines, Road Running, Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for International Beaujolais Marathon?

The main competition (Bacchus Trail 42 km over 43 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +1,300 m of elevation gain and -1,105 m of elevation loss, ranging between 184 m and 1,029 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 International Beaujolais Marathon?

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