This Sunday, November 9th, Bordeaux will be buzzing with excitement as the feet hit the ground! Starting at 9 AM, 24,000 runners will take off from the city center for a morning filled with sports fun. There are three routes to enjoy: the half marathon (21.0975 km), the 10 km, and the 5 km, all culminating in a shared finish at the Place de la Bourse, right by the beautiful Garonne river.
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Three races, one big popular festival
Organized by the athletics section of the Stade Bordelais, this event brings together these three iconic competitions for the first time. The half-marathon, celebrating its third edition, is endorsed by the French Athletics Federation and World Athletics, and becomes a qualifying event for the French championships. Just a reminder, the record to beat is 1 hour 5 minutes for men and 1 hour 14 minutes for women. The 10 km, which is older, is celebrating its 21st edition.
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The semi-marathon will kick off at 9 AM from the Cours de Verdun – Jardin Public, followed by the 5 km race at 10:45 AM on the right bank – Parc aux Angéliques, and then the 10 km race at 12:30 PM, also starting from the Cours de Verdun. The fastest runners from the semi-marathon are expected to arrive around 10:10 AM.
A Massive Mobilization in the Metropolis
Out of the 24,000 participants, 18,000 are from Gironde, and 7,000 of them are from Bordeaux. The organization is engaging 700 volunteers, with 360 placed along the course to guide the runners and ensure their safety. This event also promises to be a fantastic showcase for running in Bordeaux: 62% men and 38% women are registered for the semi-marathon, while the
As every year, the center of Bordeaux will be partially closed to traffic. The first parking restrictions will start on Saturday evening, November 8, followed by a complete closure of several roads on Sunday morning. Normal traffic is expected to resume around 4 PM. The riv.Traders and merchants have been informed about the routes and detours through a dedicated communication.