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D-Day Landings marathon
normandy running festival
June 12 to 15, 2025
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a tribute to history through sport
The D-Day Landings Marathon, Normandy Running Festival was created in 1988 to pay tribute to the events of the D-Day through sport, and running in particular. This tribute is reflected, among other things, in the race courses, which take in the key sites of the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy (Juno and Sword beaches, Ouistreham casino, Pegasus Bridge, etc.).
With over 30,000 participants each year, the event has become one of France's top 5 running events, attracting an ever-increasing number of enthusiasts with a historical DNA rooted in two universal notions: peace and freedom. The event's course is a perfect illustration of this tribute to history through sport, making D-Day Landings Marathon a wonderful showcase for Normandy.
After a sold-out 2024 edition, D-Day Landings Marathon invites you to a new, unforgettable experience in the heart of Caen's Millenium district from June 12 to 15, 2025.
On the program for this sporting and popular weekend in tribute to the events of D-Day: a unique range of events enabling everyone to participate according to their level of ability and desire.
a race for everyone steeped in history and emotion
a unique experience in the footsteps of D-Day heroes
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I want to be a hero for a day!
38 years of history
1988: Creation of the D-Day Landings Marathon and the popular 14K race.
1989: Official launch of the Pegasus (14.8K), named after the famous bridge from which it starts, the first bridge liberated by the British soldiers of the 6th Airborne.
1993: The Relais de la Paix, a children's event, joined the event and became Foulées de la Liberté.
1994: Celebration of the 50th anniversary of D-Day and Battle of Normandy. A record number of participants in the D-Day Landings Marathon (5,600 participants) and the Pegasus (6,000 participants) in the presence of Fred Lebow, founder of New York Marathon.
2000: Creation of Les Rollers de la Liberté.
2002: Creation of La Rochambelle, a women's race of 8.6K in homage to the nurses of General Leclerc's Second Armoured Division, starting in Mathieu. The length of the Pegasus race increased to 17.4K.
2004: Celebration of the 60th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.
2006: Passage of la Rochambelle in a race-walk in aid of the fight against cancer in downtown Caen. Creation of the 10km de la Liberté. Pegasus half-marathon.
2007: 20th anniversary of Les Courses de la Liberté.
2008: Les Courses de la Liberté becomes Les Courants de la Liberté, festival of races for everyone.
2013: Creation of the Relay Marathon.
2014 : Celebration of the 70th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.
2017: 30th edition of Les Courants de la Liberté.
2019: Celebration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.
2020 : Les Courants de la Liberté, Festival of races for everyone, becomes the D-Day Landings Marathon, Normandy Running Festival.
2024: Celebration of the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.
2025: Caen celebrates its millennium.
1988: Creation of the D-Day Landings Marathon and the popular 14K race.
2 races - 500 participants
2025: 38th edition of D-Day Landings Marathon - Caen's Millennium Celebration
6 events - Over 30,000 participants expected
undeniable advantages
An event recognized for its services to runners
LIVE TRACKING AND LIVE RESULTS
NORMAN FLAVORS BUFFET AT THE ARRIVAL
QUALITY REWARDS
RECOVERY AREA (PHYSIOTHERAPISTS AND CHIROPODISTS)
ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ROUTES IN FRANCE
As it passes through some of the world's most historic landmarks, D-Day Landings Marathon will forever bear witness to the history of the D-Day landings. Every year, the event remembers and pays tribute to those who worked for peace and freedom. Gathered under 65 different nationalities, the heroes for a day live a unique experience in homage to the heroes of history.
A WORLD-FAMOUS DESTINATION WITH ENHANCED ACCESSIBILITY
2nd most famous region in the world, Normandy offers an exceptional diversity of landscapes. Its ideal geographical location makes the event easily accessible by train, bus, car, plane or boat at only 2 hours from Paris.
registrations
I want to be a hero. I'm register!
individually
November 13, 2024 to June 11, 2025
Subject to availability
by team
November 13, 2024 to May 15, 2025
From 10 participants
special prices
Take advantage of special rates
by registering before January 31, 2025
(valid for the D-Day Landings Marathon, the Pegasus Half-Marathon and the 10km - Crédit Agricole Normandie).
bib
Each rider is unique
Register before May 15, 2025 and receive a personalized bib on race day (first name, nickname, team name).
services to runners
Free shuttles, pacers,
changing rooms, musical entertainment on the races, buffet of local food, physiotherapy area, technical t-shirts, etc.
your bib at home
Take advantage of bib home delivery
(valid in mainland France for €10.00 on D-Day Landings Marathon, the Pegasus Half Marathon, 10K - Crédit Agricole Normandie and la Rochambelle).
proof of ability
Participants must enclose proof of fitness with their registration
before June 11, 2025 (excluding Rochambelle walkers and Foulées).
official rules
Each participant undertakes
to respect the rules of the event
when registering.
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PRACTICAL INFOS
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volunteering
Organised by Les Courants de la Liberté, an association under the law of 1901, D-Day Landings Marathon relies mainly on a solid core of volunteers who work all year round alongside 3 salaried employees to prepare each edition.
The event could not exist without the involvement of these volunteers who contribute to the development of sports practice but also to the influence of the Norman territory.
On D-Day, more than 1, 600 volunteers contribute to the success of the event. Their assignments are varied but their role is crucial in welcoming and ensuring the safety of participants. These men and women are responsible for a variety of tasks: services for participants, logistics, reception, entertainment, security, the route, departures and arrivals, etc.
Volunteering is based on the key concepts of associative commitment:
CONVIVIALITY
FULFILMENT
TEAM SPIRIT
RESPECT FOR OTHERS
INVESTMENT
CONVIVIALITY
Volunteer registrations for the 38th edition of D-Day Landings Marathon will open in early 2025.
Organised by Les Courants de la Liberté, an association under the law of 1901, D-Day Landings Marathon relies mainly on a solid core of volunteers who work all year round alongside 3 salaried employees to prepare each edition.
The event could not exist without the involvement of these volunteers who contribute to the development of sports practice but also to the influence of the Norman territory.
On the event, more than 1, 600 volunteers contribute to the success of the event. Their assignments are various, but their role is crucial in welcoming and ensuring the safety of participants. These men and women are responsible for a variety of tasks: services for participants, logistics, reception, entertainment, security, the route, departures and arrivals, etc.
Volunteering is based on the key concepts of associative commitment:
CONVIVIALITY
FULFILMENT
TEAM SPIRIT
RESPECT FOR OTHERS
INVESTMENT
CONVIVIALITY
Volunteer registrations for the 38th edition of D-Day Landings Marathon will open in early 2025.
