Where can I find the Run In Lyon Marathon route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksRun In Lyon 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.
Decision summary
Run In Lyon Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 7:49/km
- Typical conditions
- 77/100
- Evidence depth
- 38 verified facts
5:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Run In Lyon 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
- Scenery
- City, Parkland, Historic, Riverside
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Run In Lyon Marathon?
The Run In Lyon Marathon is described as gently rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 293 m.
Where does the Run In Lyon Marathon route go?
The Run In Lyon Marathon route starts at Vieux Lyon (Old Town) and finishes at Place Bellecour. Underfoot, expect road. It passes Saone riverbanks, Vieux Lyon (Old Town), Paul Bocuse bridge, Croix-Rousse quarter and Parc de la Tete d'Or.
What should runners know on race day for the Run In Lyon Marathon?
Free bag drop at Place Bellecour; bag tag included in bib envelope. 8. Pacers in every starting wave; marathon 3h15-4h30; half 1h35-2h10; 10km 43min-1h05.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Parkland
- Historic
- Riverside
Atmosphere
- Big City
- Festival
- Scenic Tour
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Gently Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 293 m
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Minimum age
- 21+
- Cut-off
- 5h30
- Sold out
- No
- Qualification status
- None
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 8
- Pacers
- Pacers in every starting wave; marathon 3h15-4h30; half 1h35-2h10; 10km 43min-1h05
- Bag drop
- Free bag drop at Place Bellecour; bag tag included in bib envelope
- Expo / packet pickup
- Race village hosts bib pick-up; no bibs distributed on race day
- Race village
- No
Access and course status
- Start
- Vieux Lyon (Old Town)
- Finish
- Place Bellecour
- Nearest station
- Lyon city-centre stations within a short walk; accessible via the TCL public transport network
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Surface
- Road
- Landmarks
- Saone riverbanks, Vieux Lyon (Old Town), Paul Bocuse bridge, Croix-Rousse quarter, Parc de la Tete d'Or, Rhone banks, Stade de Gerland, Place Bellecour
- Notable features
- Passes through Parc de la Tete d'Or, one of the largest urban parks in France
- finishes at Place Bellecour
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 14°CTypical temperature
- 18 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 77Favourability /100