Marathon Vert Rennes route map
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Marathon Vert Rennes, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
Marathon Vert Rennes Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
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- Race timezone
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- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Modelled energy-cost change 0.3% versus flat · net elevation 1 m
Decision summary
Marathon Vert Rennes Marathon at a glance
- Route ascent
- 192 m
- Typical conditions
- 82/100
- Evidence depth
- 40 verified facts
Lower than 75% of comparable mapped races
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Marathon Vert Rennes?
The Marathon Vert Rennes route has 192 m of ascent, 191 m of descent and an estimated 0.3% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
Where does the Marathon Vert Rennes route go?
The Marathon Vert Rennes route starts at Mail François Mitterrand, Rennes and finishes at Esplanade Charles de Gaulle, Rennes. Underfoot, expect 100% urban tarmac through Rennes city streets. It passes Mail François Mitterrand, Place de la République, Quais de la Vilaine, Parc du Thabor and Esplanade Charles de Gaulle.
What should runners know on race day for the Marathon Vert Rennes?
Multiple entertainment and music stations along the marathon route. 9. 13 pace groups from 2h20 to 4h30 positioned across the starting corrals.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Historic
- Riverside
Atmosphere
- Big City
- Festival
- Community
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Gently Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 110 m
The stored route produces 192 m of ascent, while a source states 110 m. GPS sampling and elevation models can produce different totals, so both are labelled rather than combined.
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 2:08:05 (Felix Kiprotich)
- Women's course record
- 2:26:51 (Viola Jelagat)
- Field size
- 5,500
- Field cap
- 5,500
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 9
- Pacers
- 13 pace groups from 2h20 to 4h30 positioned across the starting corrals.
- On-course music
- Multiple entertainment and music stations along the marathon route.
Access and course status
- Start
- Mail François Mitterrand, Rennes
- Finish
- Esplanade Charles de Gaulle, Rennes
Course facts
- Course type
- Laps
- Surface
- 100% urban tarmac through Rennes city streets
- Landmarks
- Mail François Mitterrand, Place de la République, Quais de la Vilaine, Parc du Thabor, Esplanade Charles de Gaulle
- Notable features
- Eco-themed marathon: for every 2 km covered by participants, one tree is planted (partnered with the Yves Rocher Foundation)
- over 1.7 million trees planted across its history
- Run over two loops of the same urban circuit
- FFA International Gold Label (Label Or) certified
- also incorporates the Brittany Championship
- Aid stations at km 5, 10, 17, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 39
How hilly is the Marathon Vert Rennes Marathon?
- Steep descent 0%
- Descent 6%
- Flat 86%
- Climb 8%
- Steep climb 0%
- Total ascent
- 192 m
- Net elevation
- +1 m
- GAP factor
- 0.3%
- Longest climb
- 260 m at 4.3%
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 13°CTypical temperature
- 19 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 82Favourability /100
More race details
Is the Marathon Vert Rennes flat?
Its normalised GAP factor is 0.3% slower than a flat course, with about 192 m of total ascent.