Marathon de la Liberté
About This Race
The 39th edition of the Marathon de la Liberté (D-Day Landings Marathon) is a unique running festival that pays tribute to D-Day through sport. Taking place over 4 days (June 4-7), the marathon course passes through 17 historic towns in Normandy, connecting Caen to the D-Day landing beaches. With 30,000 participants from 67 nationalities, it is one of France's most emotionally powerful running events.
The Course
Flat coastal road course through Normandy, passing through 17 historic D-Day towns between Caen and the beaches
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Race Details
Terrain
Road
Elevation
Flat
Participants
30,000 participants
Distances
Marathon, Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
What to Expect
Run in the footsteps of history along the Normandy D-Day landing beaches. The emotional, flat course passes through 17 historic towns with incredible crowd support from 60,000 spectators. A 4-day running festival atmosphere makes this far more than just a marathon.
Highlights
Race Information
Start Time
07:30
Typical Weather
Early June in Normandy: 12-20°C, partly cloudy with possible light rain. Pleasant running conditions.
Established
1988
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Quick Info
- June 7, 2026
- Caen · France
- Road course
- Flat elevation
- 30,000 participants
Verified event information
- Last verified 2 days ago
- Data sourced from official website