Royan-U Côte de Beauté2027

Sun, 23 May 2027 · Royan · 202 days

Distance: 21.1 km
Race day: 18°C (65°F)

Course details aren't published yet. Check the official site

Located at the north end of the Gironde estuary, the city of Royan is famous for its Architecture. The “Martyred city” was bombed during the Second world war and was totally rebuilt during the 1950s, as a showcase of Modernist Architecture. The marathon is run along a two loops course that follows the city’s beaches and visits the neighboring cities of Vaux-sur-mer and Saint Georges-de-Didonne. A Half marathon is also organized during the week-end. Its location makes Royan ideal for a trip that combines running and gastronomy, as the city is only an hour away from Bordeaux and its world famous wines and close to the Oléron Island and the Marennes basin, whose oysters are a must try.

Before you go

Pro tips

Racing it

01
Two loops, learn the first
The marathon is run on a two-loop course: use lap one to note the turns and beachfront stretches, then run lap two on ground you already know.
From the layout
02
Out to the neighbors
Each loop leaves Royan and visits Vaux-sur-Mer and Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, so settle in through the middle before the return along the beaches.
From the description
03
A full weekend
A half marathon runs the same weekend, so expect a larger field and a busier start and finish area; plan to be there with time to spare.
From the description

In Royan

Seafront spectating
The promenade and the big sandy sweep of the Grande Conche are the natural spots to watch; the two-loop course also brings runners past more than once.
Small and walkable
Central Royan is compact, so walking to the seafront and port is easy; a ferry crosses the Gironde to the Médoc, and the coast road heads south.

Written by AI from the course data and the race's description; city tips are general knowledge. Check race-day details with the organizer.

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