Marvejols-Mende
Lozère, with its gentle lifestyle and rugged trails, is a prime spot for running in July in Occitanie! 🌞 The Marvejols-Mende race is a classic in French running due to its unique course and stunning landscapes. 🤩
Marvejols-Mende offers a magnificent city-to-city race, spanning 22.4 km. Often referred to as the Semi-Marathon Marvejols-Mende, it demands more effort than your usual half marathons! 😅 This legendary event presents a significant challenge with its many tough rolling hills 💪. It's not the place to break your personal record 😬. However, if you're looking to push your limits, this race is perfect for you. 😎 Its 650 m elevation gain will show no mercy on your calves! 😂 Fear not if long distances aren't your forte; this challenge can be done in relay. And that's not all! There are also 2 races for children: the "Baby marathon" and the "Mini marathon" 👶.
The starting point is Marvejols, a former royal town in Gévaudan 🤴, nestled in the Colagne valley ⛰️. Its three fortified gates (Soubeyran, Théron, and Coco Chanelles) have earned it recognition as one of the most beautiful detours in France 🥖. You'll begin your run crossing the Pont des Écureuils 🐿️. The real challenge starts with the climb up the Col de Goudard (1,023 m elevation) offering stunning views of Lozère. After the descent, you'll be re-energized by the cheering 👏 spectators... before another climb towards the hamlet of Chabrits at 960 m elevation 📈. Almost there, as a gentle downward slope 🏎️ leads you to the final stretch to Mende, culminating in a challenging uphill finish on a broad avenue! 🔥
At the edge of the Cévennes National Park, Mende is surrounded by mountains and its cobblestone streets with historic houses 🏘️ make it a picturesque stop in a medieval city ⚔️, famous for its Notre-Dame Bridge and its Cathédrale ⛪. After all your effort 🥵, it's the perfect spot to indulge in a crunchy almond and hazelnut treat 🤤, the local specialty 📍, before heading to the Gorges du Tarn or the Dargilan cave for some relaxation 💆♂️ and escape in France's least populated department! 🌳
So, are you ready for the big challenge of the summer? 👀
Everyone is invited to the celebration, even the youngest ones! 🧒 Two events are offered, depending on their age category:
Registrations will be free at the reception in Mende and Marvejols, only on Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19, 2025. No registration will be possible on Sunday. Young participants must present a parental consent form.
During registration, you'll choose your bib pickup location between Mende and Marvejols. Important: your selection is final and cannot be changed!
If you didn't provide a PPS during your online registration, you must present it when picking up your race bib.
Bibs can be collected at :
Mende, at the Espace Evénement Place du Foirail on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 5 PM to 8 PM or on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 9 AM to 12 PM and 2 PM to 8 PM
Marvejols, at the multipurpose hall (Esplanade) on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 5 PM to 7 PM or on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 9 AM to 11:30 AM and 2 PM to 8 PM or on race morning from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
For relay participants, bibs can only be collected in Mende
The events will start in Marvejols on Sunday, July 20, 2025:
8 AM start for the walk
9 AM start for the half marathon
9:15 AM start for the half marathon relay
Yes, a medical certificate stating no contraindication to competitive running, dated less than a year from race day, is required to participate. Licenses issued by the FFA and valid on race day are also accepted. The PPS (Parcours Sport Santé) certificate will also be valid and must be dated less than three months from race day.
Minors will need to provide parental consent along with the medical certificate.
From 01/02 to 31/03/25: €27
From 01/04 to 30/06/25: €30
From 01/07 to 16/07/25: €35
On 18 and 19/07/25: on-site registration €40
Free shuttle services are available for participants between Mende and Marvejols.
before the race from 5:40 AM to 7:30 AM, departing from the bus station or Emile Peytavin high school
after the race at 12 PM, 12:30 PM, 1 PM, and 1:30 PM, departing from the bus station
A bus will leave at 6:45 AM from Marvejols to transport children registered for the "Baby Marathon" to Mende
To participate in Marvejols-Mende, you must be born on or before :
2007 for the solo race (Junior category)
2009 for the relay race (Cadet category)
Facilities will be available for you to leave your belongings. Showers will also be accessible at the municipal gymnasium on Allée Piencourt.
The finish cutoff time is set at 1 PM for all participants.
Three intermediate cut-off points will be in place :
Montrodat : 9:45 AM
Barraque de la Planchette : 11 AM
Rond-point des Boulaines : 12 PM
Six stations will be set up every 4 km, plus one at the finish line. These six stations will have both solid and liquid refreshments available.
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