The Pegasus is a FFA-certified half-marathon. With almost 5,000 participants each year, it is one of Normandy's flagship events. A qualifier for the French championship, the Pegasus is one of France's major running events.s major running events.
The event is made mythical by the famous bridge from which it starts, the first bridge liberated by the British soldiers of the 6th Airborne. With an extremely pleasant route, an impressive density and an ideal schedule, the Pegasus is a must for running aficionados.
The event is gearing up for a colorful 2025 edition as part of the city's millennium celebrations. Caen's millennium celebrations.
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.
MYTHICAL START FROM THE PEGASUS BRIDGE
ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ROUTES IN FRANCE
NATIONAL FFA LABEL
FREE SHUTTLES
PACERS
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT
FINISHER T-SHIRT
NORMAN FLAVORS BUFFET AT THE ARRIVAL
Limited to 5,000 participants
National FFA label
Qualifying for the French Championship
Time limit: 2h45
Open to participants born in 2007 and before
Registration deadline: June 11, 2025 (subject to availability)
The registration fee for the Pegasus Half Marathon is €33.
Take advantage of a special rate of €25 if you register before January 31, 2025.
Students, jobseekers and people on RSA or ASS benefit from the opening rate of €25 all year round. To take advantage of this offer, simply enter the advantage code dedicated to the event selection stage: ETUDIANT2025 (students) and COURIR2025 (jobseekers, people on RSA or ASS). Proof of status will be requested at registration.
Personalisation of bibs
Each participant is unique. Register before June 14, 2025 and receive a personalized bib on race day (first name/nickname, team name).
Send bib to your home
bib can be sent to your home by recorded delivery at a cost of €8.00. This option is available until June 14, 2025 for deliveries in mainland France only. bibs will be sent at the end of May to the address indicated on your online account, provided your file is complete (valid proof of aptitude).
- Free shuttles, pacemakers,
- Locker rooms,
- Timing by chip integrated in the bib,
- Refreshments every 5 km,
- Sponging,
- Musical animations on the course,
- Buffet Flavors of Normandy,
- Technical finisher T-shirt
- Live results,
etc.
Man: Alfred CHEROP in 1h03'47''in 2013 (KEN)
Woman: Susan KIPSANG JEPTOO in 1h12'09 in 2018 (KEN)
For all enquiries regarding elite runners and the prize money, please contact us at elite@marathondelaliberte.fr
Images of the Pegasus 2024 Half Marathon by clicking here.
Watch the aftermovie of the 2024 edition by clicking here.
The Pegasus Half Marathon is limited to 2 hours 45 minutes, with time limits imposed at the :
- 10th km under 1h20,
- 15th km under 2h00.
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.
Benefit from a preferential bib upon presentation of proof of recent results. Send your request by e-mail to info@marathondelaliberte.fr before May 14, 2025.
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):
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
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 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.
A free shuttle service is available in partnership with Keolis to take you to the start of the event.
Boarding: Cours Général de Gaulle, 14 000 Caen. Free parking at the Caen Exhibition Center. Click here to see the shuttle access map.
Arrival : Bénouville.
Rotation period: 6:00 to 7:30.
pacers
Pacemakers will help you reach your goals in 1:30, 1:45, 2:00 and 2:15.
Departure airlock
Starting locks will be set up to ensure a smooth start. On the day, position yourself in the airlock corresponding to your time: elites and bibs , 1h30, 1h45, 2h00, 2h15 and +. These are freely accessible at the start of the race.
A cloakroom truck will be present at the start site in Bénouville to collect your belongings and bring them back to the finish site.
Showers will also be available at the Halle des Granges. Click here by clicking here.
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.
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.
Race results will be available live on the event website thanks to Breizh Chronothe event's official timekeeper.
Consult the results of the Pegasus 2024 Half Marathon by clicking here.
A finisher's T-shirt with the event's logo will be given to you at the finish.
The prize-giving ceremony will take place near the finish line at the Hélitas stadium in Caen on Sunday June 15 at 11.45am.
Only the first 3 men and women runners (scratch) will be called to the award podium.