Road Running

Les Sables-d'Olonne Sand Marathon

Road Running covering 10 km to 42.2 km in Les Sables d'Olonne (Pays de la Loire, France)

LocationLes Sables d'Olonne, Pays de la Loire, FranceShow on map(46.4930° N, 1.7955° W)
Date & StatusApril 3, 2027 to April 4, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Les Sables-d'Olonne Sand Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Les Sables d'Olonne, Pays de la Loire, FR focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Seaside & Coast, Forest, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from April 3, 2027 to April 4, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (marathondessablesdolonne.fr).

Official website
Les Sables-d'Olonne Sand Marathon in Les Sables d'Olonne (Work: "Aerial image of Château de Chambord (view from the southeast)", Photo: Carsten Steger, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Aerial image of Château de Chambord (view from the southeast)" · Photo: Carsten Steger · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunSeaside & CoastForestMulti-Day

Races & distances (2)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m8 m - 88 mLoop courseRoute & profile
10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m11 m - 30 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 88 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS46.4930° N, 1.7955° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 88 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 88 m·at 24.1 km·Ø 0.9 %
8 m35 m61 m88 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km88 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Les Sables-d'Olonne Sand Marathon take place?

Les Sables-d'Olonne Sand Marathon takes place in Les Sables d'Olonne, Pays de la Loire, FR (start area at coordinates 46.493° N, 1.7955° W). The next edition is officially confirmed from April 3, 2027 to April 4, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Les Sables-d'Olonne Sand Marathon?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Les Sables-d'Olonne Sand Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 88 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 Les Sables-d'Olonne Sand Marathon?

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