33rd Edition of the Sables-d’Olonne Half-Marathon
The 33rd edition of the Sables-d’Olonne semi-marathon will take place on Sunday, May 24, 2026 (compared to June 8 in 2025).
* 3700 runners registered for the 2026 half-marathon compared to 2600 in 2025
* 10 km: 3000 runners registered in 2026 compared to 2200 in 2025.
* The Breath Race: 400 children in 2026 compared to 320 in 2025
IN TOTAL
7100 registered in 2026 for all races compared to 5700 in 2025
(please note: the number of participants is always lower than the number of registrations due to cancellations for various reasons: transportation, injuries, unforeseen circumstances, etc¦
More information will be provided gradually in the coming weeks.
Discover practical information at this link:
https://www.semimarathondesolonnes.fr/
TIMINGS:
– 10 km: 8:00 am
– Half Marathon: 9:15 am
– Breath Race (on the Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 2:30 pm)
Previous Article (2025)
Les Sables-d’Olonne Vendée. SUN 8 JUNE 2025: International Half-Marathon and 10 km
1) – Half-Marathon
Sunday, June 8 at 8:00 am.
With the “gold” label, it will be qualifying for the 2025 French Championships as well as the participation of elite athletes in international events. Two loops back and forth, facing the ocean, alternating between an urban part “Le Remblai” and a more natural part in its “Est” section.
3200 runners are expected for the 32nd edition of the Half-Marathon, and 5700 for all races.
Awards Ceremony starting at 9:30 am.
AN EXCEPTIONAL, HIGHLY APPRECIATED RACE, especially due to the proximity of the sea.
Check out our superb video of the 2024 edition at the bottom of the page!
The start, avenue du Lac is 300 meters from the finish line. Located on Avenue Rhin et Danube facing the Rudelière stadium.
2) – The 10 km
To allow a greater number of athletes to participate!
2200 runners are registered for the 10 Km.
Start 10:45
With the “bronze” label, it will be qualifying for the 2025 French 10 km Championships. A single loop following the half-marathon course with the same start and finish points.
Awards Ceremony at 11:30 am.
Video Edition 2024
Philippe Brossard-Lotz
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