Les Foulées de Bayeux

Road Running and Walking & Hiking covering 2 km to 42.2 km in Bayeux (Normandy, France)

Location

Bayeux, Normandy, FranceShow on map(49.2755° N, 0.7035° W)

Date & StatusMarch 20, 2027 to March 21, 2027Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +262 m

Les Foulées de Bayeux is an endurance sporting event in Bayeux, Normandy, FR focused on Road Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include City Run, Kids & Youth Races, Charity Run, Relay.

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including Heroes' Marathon (42.2 km, +262 m D+), 4-person relay marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon Alain BUCHART (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), Walking 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Walking 5.5 km (5.5 km, +25 m D+) (8 competitions in total). The next edition is officially confirmed from March 20, 2027 to March 21, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (les-foulees-de-bayeux.fr).

Official website

Les Foulées de Bayeux in Bayeux (Work: "Côte d'Albâtre à l´Aiguille de Belval", Photo: Jörg Braukmann, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Côte d'Albâtre à l´Aiguille de Belval" · Photo: **Jörg Braukmann** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Kids & Youth Races Charity Run Relay Seaside & Coast Multi-Day

Races & distances (8)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Heroes' Marathon	Road Running	42.2 km	+262 m	4 m - 73 m	Point-to-point course	Route & profile
4-person relay marathon	Road Running	42.2 km	+190 m	5 m - 85 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon Alain BUCHART	Road Running	21.1 km	+95 m	8 m - 48 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Road Running 10 km	Road Running	10 km	+45 m	11 m - 30 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Walking 10 km	Walking & Hiking	10 km	+45 m	14 m - 33 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Walking 5.5 km	Walking & Hiking	5.5 km	+25 m	2 m - 12 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Road Running 5 km	Road Running	5 km	+22 m	5 m - 14 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Benjamins/minimes	Road Running	2 km	+9 m	8 m - 12 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+262 m D+

Elevation loss

-223 m D-

Altitude range

4 m - 73 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

1.1 % / 9.7 %

Course format

Point-to-point course

42.2 km+262 m D+Peak 73 m

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Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 4 m to 73 m above sea level (+262 m D+, -223 m D-)

Peak: 73 m·at 21.5 km·Ø 1.1 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Les Foulées de Bayeux take place?

Les Foulées de Bayeux takes place in Bayeux, Normandy, FR (start area at coordinates 49.2755° N, 0.7035° W). The next edition is officially confirmed from March 20, 2027 to March 21, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Les Foulées de Bayeux?

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including Heroes' Marathon (42.2 km, +262 m D+), 4-person relay marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon Alain BUCHART (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), Walking 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Walking 5.5 km (5.5 km, +25 m D+) (8 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Road Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Les Foulées de Bayeux?

The main competition (Heroes' Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +262 m of elevation gain and -223 m of elevation loss, ranging between 4 m and 73 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 Les Foulées de Bayeux?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (les-foulees-de-bayeux.fr).