• Relay
  • 42.2 km
  • Grenoble
  • Event weekend starts
  • Open entry

Grenoble Ekiden Relay

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

Grenoble Ekiden Relay at a glance

Cut-off average pace
7:07/km

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

Typical conditions
81/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
35 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Grenoble Ekiden Relay has known course details for its relay race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
42.2 km
Terrain
Road
Scenery
Riverside, City, Mountain

Quick answers

What runners ask first

How hilly is the Grenoble Ekiden Relay?

The Grenoble Ekiden Relay is described as flat.

Where does the Grenoble Ekiden Relay route go?

The Grenoble Ekiden Relay route starts at Parvis MINATEC, Rue Felix Esclangon, Grenoble (Presqu'Ile Scientifique) and finishes at Parvis MINATEC (depart, arrivee et zone de relais au meme endroit). Underfoot, expect asphalt (route fermee, parcours entierement bitume). It passes Presqu'Ile Scientifique, Esplanade/Parvis MINATEC, GIANT Innovation Campus and Berges de l'Isere.

What should runners know on race day for the Grenoble Ekiden Relay?

Plusieurs axes autour de l'esplanade MINATEC et de la Presqu'Ile Scientifique fermes a la circulation le jour de la course.

Race character

Scenery

  • Riverside
  • City
  • Mountain

Atmosphere

  • Community
  • Festival

Terrain

  • Road
Elevation character
Flat
Technicality
Non Technical

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Field size
650 equipes de 6 coureurs maximum
Field cap
650

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Cut-off
Delai maximum fixe a 5h00 (300 minutes)
Qualification status
None (licence FFA Athle Competition/Entreprise/Running ou Pass Prevention Sante requis; pas de qualification chrono)

Race day logistics

Closed roads
Plusieurs axes autour de l'esplanade MINATEC et de la Presqu'Ile Scientifique fermes a la circulation le jour de la course.
Race village
Yes
Medal
Tous les participants aux courses enfants recoivent une recompense a l'arrivee.

Access and course status

Start
Parvis MINATEC, Rue Felix Esclangon, Grenoble (Presqu'Ile Scientifique)
Finish
Parvis MINATEC (depart, arrivee et zone de relais au meme endroit)
Nearest station
Tram ligne B direction Presqu'Ile, arrets Cite Internationale ou Palais de Justice

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Surface
Asphalt (route fermee, parcours entierement bitume)
Landmarks
Presqu'Ile Scientifique, Esplanade/Parvis MINATEC, GIANT Innovation Campus, Berges de l'Isere
Notable features
  • Village solidaire/partenaires ouvert de 9h a 16h reunissant une centaine d'associations sante, environnement et social
  • Courses enfants gratuites a partir de 14h30: ~500m (mini-poussins), ~1000m (poussins/pupilles), ~1500m (benjamins/minimes)
  • Ekiden: relais a 6 coureurs sur la distance du marathon (42,195 km). Relais 1=5km, 2=10km, 3=5km, 4=10km, 5=5km, 6=7,195km
  • Boucle unique parcourue une ou deux fois selon le relais
  • le 6e coureur ajoute une petite boucle de 2,195 km

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 15°CTypical temperature
  • 8 kphTypical wind
  • 3 mmTypical rainfall
  • 81Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.