the marathon relay

Sunday, June 7, 2026 (SOLD OUT)

42.195KM

110M D+

DEPARTURE:
9:10 A.M. FROM COURSEULLES
SUR-MER

ARRIVAL:
STADE HÉLITAS
DE CAEN

4 steps

250 teams

17 HISTORIC TOWNS CROSSED

TIME LIMIT: 5H30

unity is strength

REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025

Find out more Click here to find out more.

Team up to tackle the ultimate distance in a friendly, unifying atmosphere. The first relay runners will set off from Courseulles-sur-Mer, the starting point for the Marathon.

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.

Bonus: cross the finish line with 4 riders

STAGE 1: 13.4KM I COURSEULLES-SUR-MER - COLLEVILLE-MONTGOMERY

STAGE 2: 11.2KM I COLLEVILLE-MONTGOMERY - BLAINVILLE-SUR-ORNE

STAGE 3: 7.8KM I BLAINVILLE-SUR-ORNE - MATHIEU

STAGE 4: 9.795KM I MATHIEU - CAEN

REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025

Find out more Click here to find out more.

Team up to tackle the ultimate distance in a friendly, unifying atmosphere. The first relay runners will set off from Courseulles-sur-Mer, the starting point for the Marathon.

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.

Bonus: cross the finish line with 4 riders

STAGE 1: 13.4KM I COURSEULLES-SUR-MER - COLLEVILLE-MONTGOMERY

STAGE 2: 11.2KM I COLLEVILLE-MONTGOMERY - BLAINVILLE-SUR-ORNE

STAGE 3: 7.8KM I BLAINVILLE-SUR-ORNE - MATHIEU

STAGE 4: 9.795KM I MATHIEU - CAEN

42.195 km by team of 4

undeniable advantages

DISTANCES ACCESSIBLE TO ALL

A FRIENDLY EVENT

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

FREE SHUTTLE BUS TO TAKE THE FIRST RELAY RUNNER

A ROADBOOK GIVEN TO EACH TEAM

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT

FINISHER T-SHIRT

NORMAN FLAVORS BUFFET AT THE ARRIVAL

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Registration fee

The fee is €120 per relay team.

Available option

Personalisation of bibs

Each participant is unique. Register before May 7, 2026 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,

- Live tracking and fan routes

- 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 the D-Day Landings Marathon 2025 by clicking here.

Watch the aftermovie of the 2025 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: 18 years and over

In France, the Fédération Française d'Athlétisme (FFA) regulates the conditions for participation in running events. In accordance with the regulations for running eventsany participation in a competition is subject to the presentation of proof of fitness.

To take part in the tests, you must present one of the following two documents:

Preventive Health Care

Not a licensed rider? You need to fill out your Health Prevention Plan (PPS). The aim of the PPS is to make participants aware of the risks, precautions and recommendations associated with running, while encouraging individual responsibility on the part of the runner. Go to pps.athle.fr to edit your PPS in the three months prior to your event, i.e. from March 7, 2026.

Fédération Française d'Athlétisme (FFA) license

Only Athlé Compétition, Athlé Entreprise or Athlé Running licenses issued by the Fédération Française d'Athlétisme are accepted.

Deadlines for sending us your proof :

- May 7, 2026 for team registrations and individuals who have subscribed to home delivery bib

- June 3, 2026 for individuals.

If you are unable to send us a digital version of your receipt, you can send it by post to the following address: D-Day Landings Marathon, service inscription, 12 rue de la chapelle, 14000 Caen.

Proof of ability: Under 18 years of age

In France, the Fédération Française d'Athlétisme (FFA) regulates the conditions for participation in running events. In accordance with the regulations for running eventsany participation in a competition is subject to the presentation of proof of fitness.

To take part in the tests, you must present one of the following two documents:

Health certificate

Not a licensee? You and your legal guardian must jointly complete the minor's health questionnaire. The legal guardian then certifies to the federation that each section of the questionnaire has been answered in the negative by completing the minor's health certificate. The minor's questionnaire must be kept by the legal guardian. The health certificate is equivalent to the proof of fitness to be sent to the organizer. If you are unable to produce a health certificate, you must provide a medical certificate attesting to the absence of any contraindication to the practice of athletics, running or competitive sport, dated less than six months before the day of the event.

Fédération Française d'Athlétisme (FFA) license

Only Athlé Compétition, Athlé Entreprise or Athlé Running licenses issued by the Fédération Française d'Athlétisme are accepted.

Deadlines for sending us your proof :

- May 7, 2026 for team registrations and individuals who have subscribed to home delivery bib

- June 3, 2026 for individuals.

If you are unable to send us a digital version of your receipt, you can send it by post to the following address: D-Day Landings Marathon, service inscription, 12 rue de la chapelle, 14000 Caen.

Transport

For simple, practical and responsible travel, use TicTacTrip to book your transport in just a few clicks.

The second most famous region in the world and easily accessible from Paris in just two hours, Normandy offers an exceptional diversity of landscapes. Take advantage of the best rates and itineraries for low-carbon transport. Trains, buses, carpooling: opt for alternatives to air travel and reach Normandy with peace of mind, while respecting the environment.

Hosting

Revolugo is the official travel agency for the D-Day Landings Marathon 2026. It offers you a wide choice of accommodation at rates specially negotiated for participants. By booking through Revolugo, you benefit from secure reservations and the protection of your personal data. For further information or group bookings, please contact Revolugo at reservations@revolugo.com or 01 80 06 62 88 (toll-free, Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm).

 

Accessibility

Access to the Caen Exhibition Centre

- Parc des Expositions de Caen | Rue Joseph Philippon, 14000 Caen

- Free car and bicycle parking from June 4 to 7, 2026

Access to finish area

- Stade Hélitas de Caen | 10 Avenue Albert Sorel, 14000 Caen

- Free car and bicycle parking at the Caen Exhibition Centre from June 4 to 7, 2026

Your friends and family can follow and support you from dedicated fan zones.

View the map of the finish site by clicking here.

Bibs withdrawal

If your relay group is taking part as part of a team, please contact your team manager directly to find out how your team can withdraw.

If you are registered as an individual, the following information applies to you.

bibs can be picked up at the D-Day Landings Marathon Village Expo at the Parc des Expositions de Caen (rue Joseph Philippon):
FRIDAYJUNE 5 FROM 2PM TO 8PM
SATURDAY JUNE 6 FROM 10AM TO 7PM

WITHDRAWAL OF BIBS = COMPLETE APPLICATION (PPS OR FFA LICENCE) + ID + BIB NUMBER

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

For any bib collected by a third party, the latter must present the ID of the person for whom the bib is being collected.

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

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

To help you get to the various relay zones independently, a roadbook with recommended itineraries will be handed out to you when you collect your bibs. Use the parking lots indicated to access the various relay zones.

Consult the roadbook by clicking here.

SAS departure

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

The1st relay runner must be positioned in the Relay Marathon start locker (last locker). Failure to comply with this rule may result in disqualification of the team.

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 will be set up every 5 km (25cl water bottles + self-supply, bananas, oranges, sugar cubes, dried apricots and salted crackers from the 21st 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.

Accompanying itineraries and live monitoring system

Live

It will be possible to follow the riders thanks to Breizh Chronothe event's official timekeeper.

Available on the app and on the web, Live Inside by Breizh Chrono offers :

- Live, point-by-point tracking for every rider.

- Quick access to the race leader at every check-in.

- A prediction of each runner's passage to the next timing point

Supporters' bonus: create your own tribe of runners and follow all your friends and family from the mobile app.

Accompanying itineraries

Numerous bands will be playing along the route of the various events. Supporter itineraries are also available, so that your loved ones can easily follow you on D-Day. To find out more, click here.

Reminder: for reasons of safety and fairness, the presence of accompanying persons on bicycles or using any other means of transport is strictly forbidden. Any rider failing to comply with this rule will be disqualified.

Arrival site

Cross the finish line in the heart of downtown Caen. Your friends and family will be able to follow and support you from dedicated fan zones.

Access

Stade Hélitas de Caen | 10 Avenue Albert Sorel, 14000 Caen

Free car and bicycle parking at the Caen Exhibition Centre from June 4 to 7, 2026

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 Relay Marathon 2025 results 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 prize-giving ceremony will take place near the finish line at the Hélitas stadium in Caen, on Sunday June 7 at 1:45pm (provisional time).

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