the marathon relay

sunday 15th june 2025

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unity is strength

Take up the challenge of the Marathon by a team of 4 and take part in a convivial and major event for the Normandy region. The first relay runners will set off from Courseulles-sur-Mer, the starting point of the Marathon.

 

During this event, the personal challenge is coupled with the discovery of high places of the D-Day Landings and the Battle of Normandy for the runners (Juno and Sword beaches, Ouistreham Casino, Pegasus Bridge, etc.), making this intense moment of sport a real tribute to History.

 

After a sold-out 2024 edition, the event invites you to a new, unforgettable experience in the heart of the Millenium of the city of Caen on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

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.

42.195 km by team of 4

undeniable advantages

DEVELOP COHESION AND TEAM SPIRIT

SHORT AND ACCESSIBLE DISTANCES

A FRIENDLY EVENT

A SPORTING CHALLENGE ON ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ROUTES IN FRANCE

FREE SHUTTLES FOR THE 1ST RUNNER

ROADBOOK OF PRACTICAL INFORMATION

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT

FINISHER T-SHIRT

NORMAN FLAVORS BUFFET AT THE ARRIVAL

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Sunday, June 15, 2025

Departure: 9.10 am from Courseulles-sur-Mer (rue de l'édit) 

Finish : Stade Hélitas de Caen

Stage 1: 13.4km (Courseulles-sur-Mer - Colleville-Montgomery)

Stage 2: 11.2km (Colleville-Montgomery - Blainville-sur-Orne)
Stage 3: 7.8km (Blainville-sur-Orne - Mathieu)
Stage 4: 9.795km (Mathieu - Caen)

The plus: cross the finish line with 4 riders

Limited to 250 teams

Time limit: 5h30

Open to participants born in 2009 and earlier

Registration deadline: June 11, 2025 (subject to availability)

Registration fee

The registration fee for the Relay Marathon is €120 by team of 4.

Available option

Personalisation of bibs

Each participant is unique. Register before May 15, 2025 and receive a personalized bib on race day (first name/surname, team name).

Services for runners

- Free shuttles to take the 1st runner to the start site

- Explanatory roadbook given before departure

- Locker rooms,

- Timing by chip integrated in the bib,

- Refreshments every 5 km,

- Musical animations on the course,

- Buffet Flavors of Normandy,

- Technical finisher T-shirt,

- Souvenir made in Normandy,

- Live results,

etc.

Memories

A look back at Relay Marathon 2024 by clicking here.

Watch the aftermovie of the 2024 edition by clicking here.

Time limits

The Relay 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.

Proof of ability

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 June 11, 2025 by clicking here.

Hosting

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

 

Bibs withdrawal

If your relay group is participating in a team, please contact your team leader directly to find out how your team will withdraw bibs.
If you are registered as an individual, the following information applies to 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):
FRIDAYJUNE 13 FROM 14:00 TO 20:00
SATURDAY JUNE 14 FROM 09:00 TO 20:00

BIB WITHDRAWAL = COMPLETE REGISTRATION + IDENTITY DOCUMENT + BIB NUMBER

Don't forget to bring your bib number with you to reduce the waiting time at the checkout. Find your bib number in your online account by clicking here.

For any bib collected by a third party, the latter must present the identity document of the person for whom the bib is collected. Otherwise, a copy of the family record book is accepted for minors.

No pins will be given out, so please bring your own.

Accessibility

The various Parc Expo parking lots will be entirely dedicated to visitors and participants (free car and bike 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.

Click here for a map of the finish by clicking here.

Free shuttles

A free shuttle service is available in partnership with Keolis to take you the 1st relay only to the starting site of the event.

Boarding: Cours Général Koenig, 14 000 Caen. Free parking at the Caen Exhibition Center. Consult the shuttle access map by clicking here.

Arrival : Courseulles-sur-Mer.

Rotation period: 6:00 to 7:30.

Roadbook and routes

In order to get to the different relay zones independently, a roadbook with the recommended routes will be distributed at the check-in desk bibs.

It can be viewed by clicking here (version 2025 to come).

SAS departure

The Relay Marathon departure takes place at the same time as the D-Day Landings Marathon departure.

The1st relay runner must position himself in the start lock dedicated to Relay Marathon (last lock).

Changing rooms and showers

A cloakroom truck will be present at the start site in Courseulles-sur-Mer to collect the belongings of the first runner and bring them back to the finish site.

Showers will also be available at the Halle des Granges. Click here by clicking here.

Refreshments stations

On the course

Refreshment zones (25cl water bottles + self-supply, bananas, oranges, sugar cubes and dried fruit) will be set up every 5 km.

New: the organization is changing its water management system for the event. In order to move towards a more reasoned management and a reduction of plastic, a double water supply system will be tested this year for the first time. You'll be able to refuel using water bottles, or fill your own containers (hydration bags, flasks, etc.) at the various refreshment points. The aim is to encourage and measure runners' autonomy, so as to develop and generalize self-supply systems in the future. 

On arrival

You'll also be offered a full meal at the finish, as well as a local buffet with Saveurs de Normandie where you can sample local specialities.

Arrival site

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.

Click here for a map of the finish by clicking here.

Results

The ranking will be established according to the following categories:
- Mixed teams
- Women's teams
- Men's teams

Race results will be available live on the event website, thanks to Breizh Chrono, the official timekeeper for the event.

Consult the results of Relay Marathon 2024 by clicking here.

Awards

An option included in the registration fee | Finisher T-shirt 

Bonus: if a group of relay runners chooses not to receive a reward, their gesture will be rewarded by a donation to the fight against cancer, by supporting the partner organizations of la Rochambelle, the women's and solidarity event.

Each participant will also receive a souvenir made in Normandy.

Award ceremony

The awards ceremony will take place near the finish line at the Hélitas stadium in Caen on Sunday June 15 at 1:45pm.

The top three teams in each category (mixed, men, women) will be called up to the awards podium.