Marathon de Nantes
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The Nantes Marathon is a fast, predominantly flat urban course that showcases the historic Loire valley city. The route winds through the heart of Nantes, passing iconic landmarks including the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, medieval old town, and picturesque riverside areas. Two loops through the city center provide spectator-friendly sections and excellent crowd support.
Cool spring weather with mild temperatures and moderate chance of rain. Conditions are favorable for fast running with low risk of overheating.
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The Nantes Marathon was founded in 1984, during the golden age of mass-participation running. Now 42 years old, it has established itself as a beloved fixture in Nantes, growing from its early editions into a race with genuine character and loyal following.
The course record of 02:09:47, set by Yuki Kawauchi in 2018, speaks to what the Nantes Marathon offers elite athletes: a fast, honest course where serious times are achievable. The record has drawn increasingly competitive fields year after year.
Runners come to the Nantes Marathon for one reason: personal bests. The flat, fast course through Nantes has a reputation as a PB factory, with the roads seemingly designed to keep your pace honest and your splits consistent from start to finish.
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02:09:47
Yuki Kawauchi (2018)
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