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Marathon du Finistère - La Transleonarde

Road Running and Walking & Hiking covering 12 km to 42.2 km in Plouescat (Brittany, France)

LocationPlouescat, Brittany, FranceShow on map(48.6593° N, 4.2180° W)
Date & StatusJune 27, 2027Date confirmed
First edition2001
Elevation gainUp to +364 m

Marathon du Finistère - La Transleonarde is an endurance sporting event in Plouescat, Brittany, FR focused on Road Running, Walking & Hiking and Trail Running. First held in 2001, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of Challenge de la Convivialité. Key features include Festive, Kids & Youth Races, Nature & Off-Road, Seaside & Coast.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Le Marathon du Finistère (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Le Marathon Duo (42.2 km, +190 m D+), L'épreuve Handisport (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Walking 18 km (18 km, +81 m D+), Le Trail des Naufrageurs (14 km, +364 m D+), and Walking 12 km (12 km, +54 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for June 27, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (transleonarde.com).

Official website
Marathon du Finistère - La Transleonarde in Plouescat (Work: "Felsgebilde an der Rosa-Granit-Küste (Côte de Granit Rose)", Photo: W. Bulach, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Felsgebilde an der Rosa-Granit-Küste (Côte de Granit Rose)" · Photo: W. Bulach · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

FestiveKids & Youth RacesNature & Off-RoadSeaside & CoastPoint-to-PointRelay

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Le Marathon du FinistèreRoad Running42.2 km+190 m6 m - 130 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Le Marathon DuoRoad Running42.2 km+190 m9 m - 133 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
L'épreuve HandisportRoad Running21.1 km+95 m12 m - 74 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Walking 18 kmWalking & Hiking18 km+81 m15 m - 68 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Le Trail des NaufrageursTrail Running14 km+364 m18 m - 255 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Walking 12 kmWalking & Hiking12 km+54 m6 m - 41 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-162 m D-
Altitude range
6 m - 130 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.8 % / 2 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS48.6593° N, 4.2180° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 6 m to 130 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -162 m D-)

Peak: 130 m·at 14.6 km·Ø 0.8 %
6 m47 m89 m130 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km130 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Marathon du Finistère - La Transleonarde take place?

Marathon du Finistère - La Transleonarde takes place in Plouescat, Brittany, FR (start area at coordinates 48.6593° N, 4.218° W). The next edition is officially confirmed for June 27, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Marathon du Finistère - La Transleonarde?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Le Marathon du Finistère (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Le Marathon Duo (42.2 km, +190 m D+), L'épreuve Handisport (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Walking 18 km (18 km, +81 m D+), Le Trail des Naufrageurs (14 km, +364 m D+), and Walking 12 km (12 km, +54 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running, Walking & Hiking and Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Marathon du Finistère - La Transleonarde?

The main competition (Le Marathon du Finistère over 42.2 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -162 m of elevation loss, ranging between 6 m and 130 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 Marathon du Finistère - La Transleonarde?

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