Marathon de Deauville

Location: Deauville

Country:  France
Website:  https://www.marathondeauville.fr/
2025 Marathon Date:  16/11/2025
2026 Marathon Date:  15/11/2026
Winning Time 2025: 2:21:44

% Sub-3s:  5-10%
# Sub-3s:  100-499
Total Runners: 3-10k

The Marathon de Deauville offers a refined blend of coastal scenery, elegant city architecture and smooth, fast running, set in one of Normandy’s most glamorous seaside towns. A modern addition to France’s marathon calendar, the event reflects the growth of mass-participation running rather than any ancient tradition, and has quickly become recognised as a prestigious race with World Marathon Majors qualifier status. Its setting in Deauville — a resort famous for its beaches, equestrian culture and cinematic heritage — gives the marathon a distinctive atmosphere that combines charm, accessibility and performance potential.

The course begins near the Deauville tennis courts on Rue de la Mer and unfolds as a loop through the inDeauville urban community. Early kilometres lead runners past several of the town’s most recognisable landmarks, including the Deauville Casino and the historic Deauville-La Touques and Deauville-Clairefontaine racecourses, which underscore the region’s long-standing association with horse breeding and training. The route continues through neighbouring towns such as Tourgéville, Benerville and Saint-Arnoult, offering a mix of coastal paths, countryside views and stretches through picturesque stud farms. A segment along Benerville beach adds a scenic interlude before runners head back toward the town centre.

The marathon is celebrated for its flat, fast profile, making it appealing for athletes targeting personal bests. The balance of city streets, coastal villages and rural scenery gives the event a varied but fluid rhythm, with no major elevation challenges. Multiple race distances — from a 900m youth event to a 5K, 10K, half marathon, relay options and the full marathon — contribute to a welcoming atmosphere for runners of all levels. The event is known for strong organisation and supportive volunteers, enhancing the experience for participants throughout the weekend.

The finish on the iconic Planches de Deauville — the town’s wooden boardwalk lined with cabins bearing the names of film stars — provides a memorable conclusion. Against the backdrop of the sea and Deauville’s elegant beachfront, runners cross the line in a setting that captures both the town’s cultural glamour and the achievement of the marathon itself. With its blend of performance-friendly terrain, scenic variety and sophisticated coastal charm, the Marathon de Deauville stands out as a distinctive, modern race within France’s running landscape.