Road RunningWalking & HikingChallenge de la Convivialité

Marathon Bresse Dombes

Road Running and Walking & Hiking covering 5 km to 42.2 km with up to 281 m D+ in Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

LocationChâtillon-sur-Chalaronne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(46.1186° N, 4.9550° E)
Date & StatusApril 25, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +281 m

Marathon Bresse Dombes is an endurance sporting event in Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Road Running and Walking & Hiking. It is part of Challenge de la Convivialité. Key features include Castles, Charity Run, Festive, Forest.

The race program comprises 9 competitions, including Marathon Bresse Dombes (42.2 km, +281 m D+), Mara-3nsemble (42.2 km, +281 m D+), 2-Person Relay Marathon (42.2 km, +281 m D+), 4-Person Relay Marathon (42.2 km, +281 m D+), The Half Marathon (21.1 km, +178 m D+), and Marche Solidaire (11.6 km, +52 m D+) (9 competitions in total). The next edition is officially confirmed for April 25, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (marathon-bressedombes.fr).

Official website
Marathon Bresse Dombes in Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne (Work: "Château de Chenonceau - jardin Russell Page (Chenonceaux)", Photo: Gzen92, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Château de Chenonceau - jardin Russell Page (Chenonceaux)" · Photo: Gzen92 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

CastlesCharity RunFestiveForestCulture & HistoryKids & Youth RacesLakes & PondsNature & Off-RoadPoint-to-PointRelayCity RunMountainCostume RunGastronomic RunQuirky & Fun

Races & distances (9)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Marathon Bresse DombesRoad Running42.2 km+281 m190 m - 270 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Mara-3nsembleRoad Running42.2 km+281 m193 m - 376 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
2-Person Relay MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+281 m190 m - 270 mLoop courseRoute & profile
4-Person Relay MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+281 m190 m - 270 mLoop courseRoute & profile
The Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+178 m190 m - 272 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Marche SolidaireWalking & Hiking11.6 km+52 m190 m - 224 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+72 m226 m - 275 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Solidarity WalkWalking & Hiking7.5 km+34 m196 m - 218 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+28 m225 m - 253 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+281 m D+
Elevation loss
-281 m D-
Altitude range
190 m - 270 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
1.3 % / 6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+281 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS46.1274° N, 4.9629° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 190 m to 270 m above sea level (+281 m D+, -281 m D-)

Peak: 270 m·at 37.5 km·Ø 1.3 %
190 m217 m243 m270 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km270 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Marathon Bresse Dombes take place?

Marathon Bresse Dombes takes place in Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 46.1186° N, 4.955° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for April 25, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Marathon Bresse Dombes?

The race program comprises 9 competitions, including Marathon Bresse Dombes (42.2 km, +281 m D+), Mara-3nsemble (42.2 km, +281 m D+), 2-Person Relay Marathon (42.2 km, +281 m D+), 4-Person Relay Marathon (42.2 km, +281 m D+), The Half Marathon (21.1 km, +178 m D+), and Marche Solidaire (11.6 km, +52 m D+) (9 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Road Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Marathon Bresse Dombes?

The main competition (Marathon Bresse Dombes over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +281 m of elevation gain and -281 m of elevation loss, ranging between 190 m and 270 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 Marathon Bresse Dombes?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (marathon-bressedombes.fr).