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Marathon de la Loire

Name: Marathon de la Loire
Start: 2026-05-10
End: 2026-05-10
Location: Saumur

Saumur, Pays de la Loire, France

calendar_today 10 May, 2026

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About the Event

Experience a world-class run in a UNESCO World Heritage landscape! The 8th edition of the Marathon de la Loire takes place in Saumur on Saturday, May 10, 2026. While the semi-marathon is already full, spots remain for the flagship marathon—your chance to conquer a flat, fast course along the "Vieille Levée" and discover the majestic Loire Valley's most beautiful sites. Run past ancient mariner villages and troglodyte caves in an unforgettable celebration of sport and culture. Secure your marathon entry now for a truly epic challenge!

Races Offered

Le Combiné Canoë + Course

May 10, 2026

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Distance — 29K

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Type — Multisports

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-152 days remaining

Marathon

May 10, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Type — Multisports

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-152 days remaining

Semi-Marathon

May 10, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Multisports

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-152 days remaining

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Saumur.

thermostat Temperature

10.7° / 20.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

8.4° / 17.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 42m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.7 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.2)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:23

nightlight Sunset

21:30

About Saumur

Learn more about the host city, Saumur.

Saumur is a small historical town in the French region of Pays de la Loire, site of a dramatically situated château and the heart of its own world-renowned wine district. It is also the birthplace of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel.

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