Bordeaux Half Marathon course.

The half marathon course for 2026 (8 Nov 2026): flat, 75 m of climbing.

Half Marathon

Distance
21.1
kilometers
Climb
75 m
total ascent
Descent
75 m
total descent
Profile
Flat
PB territory
Layout
—
Road
Time limit
—
not published
Start
TBC
not published

Racing it

Pro tips

  1. 01

    Even Effort, No Hills

    With only about 75 m of total climb across the half, this is a genuinely flat course. Lock into one steady pace and hold it rather than surging.

    From the elevation profile

  2. 02

    A 9:00 AM City Start

    The gun goes at 9:00 AM near the Public Garden on Cours de Verdun, right in the center of Bordeaux. Be in place early so you can settle before the start.

    From the start time

  3. 03

    Plan for 10.8°C

    Typical race-day temperature is 10.8°C — a cool November morning in Bordeaux. Dress for that chill at the start, since you'll warm up once you're moving.

    From the temperature

  4. 04

    Long Straights Ahead

    Wide boulevards and riverside avenues give extended straight sections through several districts. Use them to keep your rhythm even instead of chasing the runners around you.

    From the description

  5. 05

    Save It for the Quays

    The last kilometers return to the city center and the Garonne riverfront, where crowds gather along the quays and central streets. That's where the support peaks.

    From the description

Written by AI from the course data. Check race-day details with the organizer.

Course on the 2026 race page Dates and entry Race-day weather

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