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About RaceIndexOur methodologyData coverageCyclingTriathlon
  • Marathon
  • 42.2 km
  • Annecy
  • Event dates –
  • Past event

Marathon du Lac d'Annecy Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

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Decision summary

Marathon du Lac d'Annecy Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
7:49/km

5:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
93/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
43 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Marathon du Lac d'Annecy Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
42.2 km
Terrain
Road, Mixed, Trail
Scenery
Lakeside, Mountain, Forest, Parkland, City

Quick answers

What runners ask first

How hilly is the Marathon du Lac d'Annecy?

The Marathon du Lac d'Annecy is described as gently rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 170 m. The course notes also call it flat and fast, marketed as one of the most rolling and fastest marathons in France.

Where does the Marathon du Lac d'Annecy route go?

The Marathon du Lac d'Annecy route starts at Avenue du Petit Port, Annecy (Le Pâquier area) and finishes at Le Pâquier, Annecy. Underfoot, expect road, cycle path and pedestrian path. It passes Le Pâquier, Charles Bosson Park, Marais de l'Enfer (Marsh of Hell), Jardins de l'Europe and Sevrier. FFA-certified and labelled course following the west bank of Lake Annecy.

What should runners know on race day for the Marathon du Lac d'Annecy?

7.

Race character

Scenery

  • Lakeside
  • Mountain
  • Forest
  • Parkland
  • City

Atmosphere

  • Scenic Tour
  • Destination

Terrain

  • Road
  • Mixed
  • Trail
Elevation character
Gently Rolling
Technicality
Non Technical
Source-stated ascent
170 m
Net elevation
0 m

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Men's course record
2:11:26 (Kiprotich-Felix Kirui)
Women's course record
2:28:03 (Cynthia-Chepchirchir Kosgei)
Field size
Multi-race weekend: marathon and 5 km on Sunday 19 April; half marathon, 10 km and youth races on Saturday 18 April.

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
Cut-off
5h30 time limit (330 minutes)
Qualification status
No qualifying time required; open registration with FFA licence or medical certificate.

Race day logistics

Aid stations
7

Access and course status

Start
Avenue du Petit Port, Annecy (Le Pâquier area)
Finish
Le Pâquier, Annecy

Course facts

Course type
Out And Back
Surface
Road, cycle path and pedestrian path
Landmarks
Le Pâquier, Charles Bosson Park, Marais de l'Enfer (Marsh of Hell), Jardins de l'Europe, Sevrier, Saint-Jorioz, Bout-du-Lac National Nature Reserve
Notable features
  • FFA-certified and labelled course following the west bank of Lake Annecy
  • flat and fast, marketed as one of the most rolling and fastest marathons in France
  • TA Energy fuelling station at km 34.6 with bananas, oranges and dried fruit
  • water stations throughout

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 11°CTypical temperature
  • 12 kphTypical wind
  • 3 mmTypical rainfall
  • 93Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, within the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

How we calculated this

Published facts and derived model outputs on this page are tied to stored sources or a published, version-locked methodology. We show the provenance so runners, coaches and organisers can check it. Data on this page is current as of .

Derived numbers use scoring-methodology-v1.0.

Sources used on this page (2)

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