Road RunningMultisport

Saumur Loire Marathon

Road Running and Multisport covering 5 km to 42.2 km with up to 53 m D+ in Saumur (Pays de la Loire, France)

LocationSaumur, Pays de la Loire, FranceShow on map(47.2601° N, 0.0809° W)
Date & StatusMay 15, 2027 to May 16, 2027Date confirmed
First edition2016
Elevation gainUp to +53 m

Saumur Loire Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Saumur, Pays de la Loire, FR focused on Road Running and Multisport. First held in 2016, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include Castles, Festive, Lakes & Ponds, Night Run.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +53 m D+), Combined duo event - Canoe + running (29 km, +46 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +29 m D+), 10 km (10 km, +30 m D+), and 5km Matmut - #BORNTOGETMOVING (5 km, +43 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from May 15, 2027 to May 16, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (marathon-loire.fr).

Official website
Saumur Loire Marathon in Saumur (Work: "Dublin Marathon - October 2011", Photo: William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Dublin Marathon - October 2011" · Photo: William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

CastlesFestiveLakes & PondsNight RunCulture & HistoryCity RunRelayNature & Off-RoadMulti-DayFast Record CourseLandmarks & MonumentsAdaptive & ParasportsDuoUntimed

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+53 m22 m - 34 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Combined duo event - Canoe + runningMultisport29 km+46 m14 m - 40 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+29 m22 m - 34 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
10 kmRoad Running10 km+30 m28 m - 41 mLoop courseRoute & profile
5km Matmut - #BORNTOGETMOVINGRoad Running5 km+43 m19 m - 34 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+53 m D+
Elevation loss
-53 m D-
Altitude range
22 m - 34 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.3 % / 1.2 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+53 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS47.2605° N, 0.0749° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 22 m to 34 m above sea level (+53 m D+, -53 m D-)

Peak: 34 m·at 42 km·Ø 0.3 %
22 m26 m30 m34 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km34 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Saumur Loire Marathon take place?

Saumur Loire Marathon takes place in Saumur, Pays de la Loire, FR (start area at coordinates 47.2601° N, 0.0809° W). The next edition is officially confirmed from May 15, 2027 to May 16, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Saumur Loire Marathon?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +53 m D+), Combined duo event - Canoe + running (29 km, +46 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +29 m D+), 10 km (10 km, +30 m D+), and 5km Matmut - #BORNTOGETMOVING (5 km, +43 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running and Multisport.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Saumur Loire Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +53 m of elevation gain and -53 m of elevation loss, ranging between 22 m and 34 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 Saumur Loire Marathon?

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