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Kyma

Fitness Racing and Road Running covering 800 m to 8 km in Marseille (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

LocationMarseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, FranceShow on map(43.2967° N, 5.3611° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +36 m

Kyma is an endurance sporting event in Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, FR focused on Fitness Racing, Road Running and Open Water Swimming. Key features include Seaside & Coast, Relay, City Run.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including KYMA RUN (8 km, +36 m D+), KYMA RUN - Solo registration (8 km, +36 m D+), Kyma Sprint (4 km, +18 m D+), Kyma Sprint - Solo registration (4 km, +18 m D+), Kyma Swim (800 m, +4 m D+), and Kyma Swim - Solo registration (800 m, +2 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 (kyma-raw.fr).

Official website
Kyma in Marseille (Work: "Vitoria - Mendizorrotza 02", Photo: Basotxerri, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Vitoria - Mendizorrotza 02" · Photo: Basotxerri · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Seaside & CoastRelayCity Run

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
KYMA RUNFitness Racing8 km+36 m2 m - 17 mLoop courseRoute & profile
KYMA RUN - Solo registrationRoad Running8 km+36 m5 m - 20 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Kyma SprintFitness Racing4 km+18 m8 m - 16 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Kyma Sprint - Solo registrationFitness Racing4 km+18 m11 m - 19 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Kyma SwimFitness Racing800 m+4 m14 m - 16 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Kyma Swim - Solo registrationOpen Water Swimming800 m+2 m2 m - 4 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
8 km
Elevation gain
+36 m D+
Elevation loss
-36 m D-
Altitude range
2 m - 17 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
8 km+36 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N1234567FS43.2967° N, 5.3611° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 2 m to 17 m above sea level (+36 m D+, -36 m D-)

Peak: 17 m·at 3.9 km·Ø 0.9 %
2 m7 m12 m17 m0 km1.6 km3.2 km4.8 km6.4 km8 km17 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Kyma take place?

Kyma takes place in Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, FR (start area at coordinates 43.2967° N, 5.3611° 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 Kyma?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including KYMA RUN (8 km, +36 m D+), KYMA RUN - Solo registration (8 km, +36 m D+), Kyma Sprint (4 km, +18 m D+), Kyma Sprint - Solo registration (4 km, +18 m D+), Kyma Swim (800 m, +4 m D+), and Kyma Swim - Solo registration (800 m, +2 m D+). The competitions belong to Fitness Racing, Road Running and Open Water Swimming.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Kyma?

The main competition (KYMA RUN over 8 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +36 m of elevation gain and -36 m of elevation loss, ranging between 2 m and 17 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 Kyma?

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