With 36 editions to its credit, the D-Day Landings Marathon is the premier event of the year over the legendary distance of 42.195 km. Often referred to as the "Marathon des Plages du Débarquement" (D-Day Beaches Marathon), the D-Day Landings Marathon event has been awarded the national FFA label and boasts one of the most beautiful courses in France. Proof of its international renown, the event is now one of the qualifying marathons for the Abbott World Marathon Majors age-group rankings.
During this race, the personal endeavour is coupled with the discovery of the high places of the D-Day Landings and the Battle of Normandy (Juno and Sword beaches, Ouistreham Casino, Pegasus Bridge, etc.), making this intense moment of sport a real tribute to History.
D-Day Landings Marathon is gearing up for a historic 2024 edition as part of the festivities marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.
BOURSE AUX BIBS
With the event sold out on Sunday June 2, 2024, the organization is setting up a bibs exchange to facilitate the purchase and resale of bibs between riders. To find out more click here.
ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ROUTES IN FRANCE
NATIONAL FFA LABEL
FREE SHUTTLES
PACERS
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT
LIVE TRACKING
FINISHER T-SHIRT
COLLECTOR'S MEDAL
NORMAN FLAVORS BUFFET AT THE ARRIVAL
RECOVERY AREA (PHYSIOTHERAPISTS AND CHIROPODISTS)
Limited to 5,000 participants (SOLD OUT)
FFA national label
Qualifying for the French Championship and for the Abbott World Marathon Majors age category ranking
Time limit: 5h30
Open to participants born in 2004 and earlier
Closing of registrations: 29th may 2024 (subject to availability)
The registration fee for D-Day Landings Marathon is 69€.
Benefit from a special rate of 60€ if you register before March 31, 2024.
Students, jobseekers and people on RSA or ASS benefit from the opening rate of 53€ all year round. To take advantage of this offer, simply enter the advantage code dedicated to the event selection stage: ETUDIANT2024 (students) and COURIR2024 (jobseekers, people on RSA or ASS). Proof of status will be requested at registration.
Personalisation of bibs
Each participant is unique. Register before 1st may 2024 and receive a personalized bib on race day (first name/nickname, team name).
Send bib to your home address
bib can be sent to your home address by recorded delivery at a cost of €8.00. This option is available until May 1, 2024 for deliveries in mainland France only. bibs will be sent at the end of May to the address indicated on your online account, subject to your file being complete (valid proof of aptitude).
Personalisation of the medal
Each D-Day Landings Marathon participant receives a medal at the finish. Personalization of this medal is available for €10.00. After the event, you'll receive a plaque to stick on your medal, with your name and official time, at the address indicated in your online account.
With the event sold out, the organizers set up a bibs exchange to facilitate the purchase and resale of bibs between riders directly from the registration platform.
I want to sell my bib
You can sell your bib on our official list or transfer your bib to the rider of your choice.
In the event of resale of your bib, an administration fee of €2 will be deducted from the refund of your registration. Any options subscribed to will also be reimbursed.
I'm looking for a bib
You can register on our official list, or have a friend or family member give you a bib . If a bib becomes available or a friend gives it to you, a code valid for 48 hours will be sent to you to register for the event. After this period, the code will be passed on to another runner on the list.
If a friend wishes to transfer his bib to you, it is up to him to make the request according to the following procedure.
Procedure
- Go to the registration platform and log in to your space.
- Click on "event registration", "individual registration" and enter the code "BOURSEAUXDOSSARDS-MARATHON".
- Follow the steps to finalize your registration at bibs.
Stock exchange closes at bibs Wednesday, May 1, 2024
- Free shuttles,
- Pacemakers,
- Locker rooms,
- Timing by chip integrated in the bib,
- Live tracking device
- Refreshments every 5 km
- Sponging,
- Musical animations on the course
- Buffet Flavors of Normandy,
- Recovery area (physiotherapists and podiatrist),
- Technical finisher T-shirt
- Collector's medal,
- Live results,
etc.
Discover the D-Day Landings Marathon 2024 route.
Trace GPX : Download
Profile : Positivealtitude difference - 196m
Man: Sorri ABDISA in 2h12'37'' in 2012 (ETH).
Female: Elisabeth CHEMWENO in 2h35'23'' in 2008 (KEN).
For all enquiries regarding elite runners and the prize money, please contact us at elite@marathondelaliberte.fr
A look back at D-Day Landings Marathon 2023 by clicking here.
Watch the aftermovie of the 2022 edition by clicking here.
The D-Day Landings Marathon is limited to 5h30 with time limits imposed on :
- 10th km in less than 1h20 ;
- 15th km in less than 2h00 ;
- 20th km in less than 2h40 ;
- 25th km in under 3h18 ;
- 30th km in less than 3h56 ;
- 35th km in under 4h35.
In France, the Fédération Française d'Athlétisme (FFA) regulates the conditions for taking part in a running event. To take part in a competition, you must present proof of fitness (source : regulations for running events (II.A.3).
Learn more about the list of authorized receipts by clicking here.
Please send us your proof of suitability via your online account before Wednesday May 29, 2024 by clicking here.
Benefit from a preferential bib upon presentation of proof of recent results. Send your request by e-mail to info@marathondelaliberte.fr before 1st may 2024.
NEW - D-Day Landings Marathon surrounds itself with Revolugothe booking solution that personalizes and simplifies the accommodation offer to guarantee you the best possible experience during your stay, with negotiated rates.
If you have any queries about accommodation, please contact Revolugo on 01 80 06 62 88 or by e-mail at reservations@revolugo.com
If you are participating in a team, please contact your team leader directly to find out how to collect your bib.
If you have subscribed to the home delivery and if your registration is complete, you will receive your bib at the end of May at the address indicated at the time of your registration.
If you are registered as an individual, the following information concerns you.
bibs can be picked up on presentation of an ID card at the D-Day Landings Marathon Village Expo at the Parc des Expositions de Caen (rue Joseph Philippon):
FRIDAY 31st MAY FROM 2PM TO 8PM
SATURDAY 1st JUNE FROM 9AM TO 8PM
BIB WITHDRAWAL = COMPLETE REGISTRATION + IDENTITY DOCUMENT + BIB NUMBER
Remember to bring your bib number with you to reduce your waiting time. You can find your bib number at any time from your online account, by clicking here.
For any bib collected by a third party, the person must present the identity document of the person for whom the bib is being collected (digital version preferred).
No pins will be given out, so please bring your own.
The different parking lots of the Parc Expo will be entirely dedicated to visitors and participants (free car and bicycle parking). Click here to see the site map.
Access to the Caen Exhibition Centre and parking
Rue Joseph Philippon, 14000 Caen
Northern ring road: Exit n°6 (Vallée des jardins) - Southern ring road: Exit n°10 (Eterville)
You can then access the Exhibition Centre via the Zenith roundabout in Caen. Follow the signs to Louvigny. Access is also possible via the Cavée viaduct.
Access to the finish site - Stade Hélitas de Caen
10 Avenue Albert Sorel, 14 000 Caen
Invite your friends and family to join you at the finish line. Fan areas will be entirely dedicated to them at the Hélitas Stadium in Caen.
View the map of the finish site by clicking here.
A free shuttle service is available in partnership with Keolis to take you to the start of the event.
Boarding: Caen Exhibition Centre. Free parking. Click hereto see the shuttle departure map.
Arrival : Courseulles-sur-Mer.
Rotation period: 6:00 to 7:30.
pacers
Pacemakers will help you reach your goals in 3:00, 3:15, 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30 and 4:45.
Departure airlock
Starting locks will be set up to facilitate the start. On the day of the race, please take position in the airlock corresponding to your time: elites and bibs preferential, -3h00, -3h30, -4h00, +4h00. The latter are freely accessible at the start of the races.
A cloakroom truck will be present at the start site in Courseulles-sur-Mer to collect your belongings and bring them back to the finish site.
Refreshment zones (water, bananas, oranges, sugar cubes and dried fruit) will be set up every 5 km.
A full meal will be offered at the finish line as well as a local buffet with Saveurs de Normandie allowing you to taste local specialities.
A friendly place for participants and supporters
The Hélitas Stadium in Caen will host the finish line of the event.
Invite your friends and family to join you. Fan areas will be dedicated to them in the immediate vicinity of the finish line.
View the map of the finish site by clicking here.
Race results will be available live on the event website, thanks to Breizh Chrono, the official timekeeper for the event.
Consult the results of D-Day Landings Marathon 2023 by clicking here.
A medal and a finisher's T-shirt with the event's logo will be given to you at the finish.
Physiotherapists and chiropodists will welcome you in the recovery area (runners' zone) to provide you with recovery treatments and massages.
The awards ceremony will take place near the finish line at the Hélitas stadium in Caen on sunday 2nd june at 1:30pm.
Only the first 3 men and women runners (scratch and regional) will be called to the podium for the awards ceremony.