The Marathon de la Liberté – 39th edition – takes place from June 4 to 7, 2026, in Normandy, France. This historic running event features a full marathon (42.195km) from Courseulles-sur-Mer to Caen, a marathon relay (4-person team), the Semi-Marathon Pegasus (21.1km) starting from Pegasus Bridge, a 10km in Caen, La Rochambelle (women's race), and Les Foulées D-Day. Over 30,000 participants from 70 nationalities run through 17 historic towns, including Juno and Sword Beaches, Ouistreham Casino, and Pegasus Bridge, paying tribute to the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy. All main distances are sold out (bib exchange available).
| Event | Distance | Start Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon de la Liberté | 42.195 km | 09:10 | Sold out |
| Relais Marathon (4-person relay) | 42.195 km | 09:10 | Sold out |
| Semi-Marathon Pegasus | 21.1 km | 08:55 | Sold out |
| 10km – Crédit Agricole Normandie | 10 km | 08:40 | Sold out |
| La Rochambelle (women's race) | TBC | TBC | Sold out |
| Les Foulées D-Day (children's race) | Short | TBC | Open |
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The Marathon de la Liberté 2026 – 39th edition from June 4-7 in Normandy, France – features marathon, relay marathon, semi-marathon, 10km, women's race, and children's run across the historic D-Day beaches. 30,000 participants from 70 nationalities. One of France's largest running events. Main distances sold out (bib exchange available).
Jun 07, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
08:40
€18.00
Jun 07, 2026
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Running
08:50
€41.00
Jun 07, 2026
Distance — 42.2K
Type — Running
09:10
€80.00
Jun 07, 2026
Distance — 42.2K
Type — Running
09:10
€120 .00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Caen.
Learn more about the host city, Caen.
Caen is the capital and largest city of the Calvados department in Normandy. Situated a few miles from the coast, the landing beaches, the bustling resorts of Deauville and Cabourg, as well as Norman Switzerland and the Pays d'Auge, Caen is often considered the archetype of Normandy. Of its population of 108,000 (2022), about one third are students at the University of Caen, the school of fine arts, or the business school.
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