Half-Marathon of the Sources of Lake Annecy 2025
See more about the offersSemi-Marathon des Sources du Lac d'Annecy
- Next event : Sun, October 5, 2025Date confirmed
- Last event : Sun, October 6, 2024
The event in a few words
Are you looking for a fantastic nature race 🌳 by one of the most beautiful lakes in Europe 🚣, featuring picturesque villages 🥰 and a flat course with minimal elevation changes? Look no further! 🙅 We've got just the event for you with the Semi-Marathon des Sources du Lac d'Annecy, happening this October! 🍁 This is an event you don't want to miss! 👇
Let's start with a bit of geography 🗺️. Your adventure begins in the south of Lac d'Annecy, precisely in Doussard 📍. Your mission, should you choose to accept it 🕵️♂️: explore the Sources of the Lake (as the race name suggests, of course 😌). Indeed, the courses are focused on the southern part of the lake, known as "Petit Lac", often described by locals as "the most beautiful and wildest" section (but you can form your own opinion 😉).
Situated between the Semnoz mountains to the west and La Tournette to the east, you'll be in for a visual treat 🤩. Especially at this time of year, at the dawn of the Indian summer, the waters of Lac d'Annecy and the mountain slopes ⛰️ adorned with maples 🍯, beeches, and firs 🌲 glowing in the sunlight 🌞 are dressed in stunning colors 😍. You have two distances to choose from, and they are significant: a 10 km and the well-known half-marathon. There are also kids' races for the little ones. You can find all the details in the "Distances" section below! 😉
Once you've crossed the finish line ☑️, indulge in all the delights that Annecy and its lake 🌊 offer, starting with a visit to the National Nature Reserve of Bout du Lac d'Annecy 🦔🦉, just a stone's throw from Doussard. Enjoy one of the many walking or cycling trails that let you discover the wonders of this paradise 🤤. Prefer two wheels 🏍️? Don't be surprised if you come across the famous Brédannaz Locomotive along the bike path 🚴, a relic of the old railway 🚆 that connected Annecy to Albertville.
Is the post-race program a bit too athletic for your liking? 😅 No worries. We can also tempt you with a foodie angle 🧀. How about a gratin of crozets with a glass of Mondeuse de Savoie (to be enjoyed responsibly, of course) at a local restaurant? 🍷
Come on, say yes to Annecy! 🎶
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
Half MarathonTOP
10 km
Kids
- Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
- Elevation gain : 100mD+ / 102mD-
- 400+ runners in the last edition
- 1 loopx21.0975 km
A few more words
Your half-marathon will guide you along a smooth starting path 🏃♀️ for a flat and pleasant race to observe 👀. Throughout the route, you might be tempted to turn your head to see the water stretching out before you... But watch out for neck strain! 😬 Several stages will mark your strides during this half-marathon.
You will begin your journey in Doussard, located at the southern end of the lake and to the north of the Regional Natural Park of the Bauges Massif 🌳. From there, you'll take the renowned greenway 🌿 (one of the oldest in France 🤓) that will lead you alongside the lake, near beaches 🏖️ and through the heart of charming small villages 🥰.
After departing from Doussard, you will quickly join the road to Annecy, leading you to the town of Duingt. Here, the famous castle 🏰 offers you breathtaking views of the surrounding water 💧. Note that the castle isn't open for tours, making the half-marathon the best way to view it from every angle 😉. Your time in Duingt will also include a passage through its downtown area 🌆. It’s clear why this village is called the "pearl of the lake." A cultural tidbit: this village is the boundary between the small and large lakes 😏. You will then stride on to Saint-Jorioz, with its beaches 🏝️, port ⚓, and natural surroundings.
Once you arrive in Saint-Jorioz, keep your eyes wide open. You might catch a glimpse of Menthon Saint Bernard Castle on the opposite shore. Only 10 km remain. On your return, you'll take the greenway once more, after a final passage through Duingt 🏔.
PS: If you're lucky, you might spot the local celebrities, the European beavers 🦫. Let's just hope they don't build any dams in your path 🤣.
10 Km des Sources du Lac d'Annecy
Road Running- Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
- Elevation gain : 70mD+ / 60mD-
- Distinct starting and finishing locations
A few more words
For this 10 km race, you'll start in Saint-Jorioz and head towards Doussard on an almost straight course, perfect for achieving great performance! 🚀
Races for children / juniors 👶
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Participants can pick up their race bib:
On Saturday, October 4th from 2 PM to 6 PM at the Maison du Ski, 65 avenue du Petit Port in ANNECY-LE-VIEUX - Tennis Club Parking (subject to confirmation)
On Sunday, October 5th, 2025 at the Multi-purpose Hall, 74210 DOUSSARD - From 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for the half marathon and at the beach parking lot 74410 Saint-Jorioz - From 7 AM to 8 AM for the 10 km race.
For the 10 km: Start on Sunday, October 5th, 2025 at 8:30 AM from Saint-Jorioz
For the half marathon: Start on Sunday, October 5th, 2025 at 10 AM from Doussard
Half Marathon: 3 hours
10 km: 1 hour 30 minutes
Runners must provide:
Either an Athletics Competition, Corporate Athletics, Athletics Running license issued by the FFA, valid on the day of the event; other licenses issued by the FFA (Health, Coaching, and Discovery) are not accepted.
Or a certificate stating that the participant has completed the Health Prevention Course (PPS) implemented by the FFA via its dedicated platform (https://pps.athle.fr). For the PPS to be valid, it must have been completed within three months before the event date, i.e., from July 6th, 2025.
For the half marathon, participants must be born in 2008 or earlier.
For the 10 km, participants must be born in 2010 or earlier.
Yes, parking facilities are available for participants:
For 10 km participants, parking is available at the Saint-Jorioz beach.
For half marathon participants, it is advised to park at the beach parking (P3) on the left of RD 1508 before reaching Doussard. If coming from Faverges or Talloires, this parking is on the right of RD 1508, shortly after Doussard (Pont Monnet Road is closed on the race day).
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