Marathon du Beaujolais returns on November 21-22, 2026 with its legendary atmosphere

On Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22, Marathon du Beaujolais AG2R La Mondiale returns for its 22nd edition. A one-of-a-kind race that combines a festival atmosphere with a serious sporting challenge.

With eight race formats and plenty of events to choose from, Marathon du Beaujolais AG2R La Mondiale is once again shaping up to be a major celebration of running. The wide range of races caters to every kind of runner. The event's historic staples, including the 13 km and half marathon, are already sold out, but entries remain available for the other races, despite 35,000 people already being registered.

Road

Marathon
Half marathon
13 km du Rhône

Trail

15 km
24 km
43 km

Recreational events

Solidarity hike: 12 km
Family Marathon: a festive 2.5 km or 5 km loop (untimed and open to all ages)

A packed weekend of festive events

Alongside its many race formats, the organizers have planned a full schedule of activities for a weekend that is as festive as it is sporty. Marathon du Beaujolais is famous for the number of runners who turn up in costume. Its unique atmosphere also comes from the live music along the courses and the warm welcome runners receive at every château on the routes.

Weekend events

Pasta Party: Friday, November 20, from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Magic Pasta Party at the Villefranche-sur-Saône exhibition center. Limited to 1,000 participants, registration required.
After Marathon
Wine tourism lunch: Sunday, November 22, from 10 a.m. Lunch with a tasting of great Beaujolais wines, plus a museum visit. 400 places, registration required.

Run for yourself, run for others too

Over the years, solidarity has become one of the pillars of Marathon du Beaujolais AG2R LA MONDIALE. The event's charitable efforts focus primarily on cancer research and support, through the Fondation Beaujolais Runners Marathon, created by the Beaujolais Runners association and hosted by the Fondation de France. Money raised through entries and donations is donated to three hospital partners: Centre Léon Bérard, Hôpitaux Nord-Ouest du Beaujolais and Fondation des Hospices Civils de Lyon. It helps fund MoveUP 100% Sport Cancer, a research program studying the benefits of physical activity for cancer patients. Each year, the foundation aims to donate at least €150,000 to support this cause and the sports programs that help people living with cancer.

Runners can also take direct action. With a charity entry, participants in the half marathon and 13 km du Rhône start their race while raising money for Centre Léon Bérard: for every kilometer completed, they commit to raising €10. The Solidarity Hike combines exercise with support for supportive care, with €10 from each entry donated to the fight against cancer. At the exhibitors' village, a conference on sport, health and cancer will explore the benefits of physical activity, while dedicated spaces will showcase the three partner institutions.

Fair Play For Planet label renewed

For the second year running, Marathon du Beaujolais AG2R LA MONDIALE has earned the Fair Play For Planet label, with a score of 73.05/100. That is nearly 10 points higher than last year, a sign that the organizers are continuing to improve their practices from one edition to the next. The label recognizes progress in waste management and sorting, responsible food, preservation of the natural areas crossed by the routes, and awareness-raising among participants and the wider public.