French Riviera Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes: Nice-Canne 2019

An unrivalled marathon backdrop, with the Mediterranean sea on one side and the distant alps on the other. Join in the magic of the French Riviera Marathon (Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes) as it winds its way from the Promenade des Anglais in Nice to La Croisette in Cannes. Experience the joie de vivre and all else that’s on offer!   RunFun Travel has secured guaranteed entries to this picturesque event in a most beautiful part of the world. Just think..... run a marathon in near perfect conditions then treat yourself to a vacation on the French Riviera.Sea, palm trees, snow covered mountain views and French Riviera autumn sun! The French Riviera Marathon is an IAAF Bronze Label event and the second largest marathon in France.. The French Riviera has an average of 300 days of sunshine per year and 115km of coastline and beaches. Add to this stunning scenery and great running conditions and the French Riviera Marathon is the place and event for you. Having travelled through the area ourselves, we can recommend some absolute gems for accommodation, touring and gourmet options. Think Marseilles (home of bouillabaisse), Monaco, Eze, Nice, Avignon, cheese, wine and morning markets. And for the fans of Le Tour, Mont Ventoux is not that far away. Entry is only available only in conjunction with an entry and accommodation package from RunFun Travel. Flights, accommodation and transfers can be tailored to suit your personal preferences and budget. Please contact us for further information. THE COURSE The course is fast and flat and stretches 42,195 km from Nice to Cannes. A seaside route, a different landscape for an incredible experience! The route takes you through the cities of Saint-Laurent-du-Var, Cagnes-sur-Mer, Villeneuve-Loubet, Antibes Juan-les-Pins and Vallauris Golfe-Juan. Entertainment is provided along the route. The route of the French Riviera Marathon Nice-Cannes is relatively flat except for the stretch at the Antibes cape. Click here to view the course map ENTRY FEE Your entry fee includes: Official race program Champion Chip timing tag Finishers’ medal Event Technical tshirt Race Pack Shuttle transfers to the race start and from the finish line Bag transfer (from the start to the finish line) Aid stations on the course Live entertainment on the course Recovery zone at the finish line - free massages! A preferential start will be granted to runners with an expected finish time of less than 3 hours (proof required). Race only entry is not available and must be purchased as part of an entry and accommodation package through RunFun Travel. START TIME Marathon start time is 8:00am, Promenade des Anglais, Nice. FINISHING TIME 6 hours. RACE EXPO The village Running Expo in Nice will have a number of exhibitions dedicated to running in a friendly environment. Numerous displays will keep you entertained. The Running Expo also will be a chance to discover the sponsors of the Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes and make sure that you are equipped from head to toe for your race. Thursday:    4pm til 8pm  Friday:         10am til 7pm  Saturday:      9am til 8pm MEDICAL CERTIFICATES A medical certificate is compulsory for event registration and must be provided at time of entry. The terms and conditions of entry stipulate a certificate must be lodged, dated within a year of the event. Further information will be provided upon booking your trip. RACE PACK Your race pack is to be collected at the race expo and will include your: Race bibs Adidas technical tshirt Official race program Expo opening hours are: Thursday:      2pm til 7pm Friday:          10am until 7pm Saturday:       9am til 7pm Start numbers will be given out only upon presentation of an identity card and your start number voucher. Race packs cannot be collected on Sunday. AID STATIONS On every 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 km, you will find aid stations with soft drinks (water and coke) and fresh food (fresh fruits, dried fruits, chocolate and sugar). Energy drinks will be available at 20km and 30km. Sponge stations and water will be located on every 7.5, 12.5, 17.5, 22.5, 27.5, 32.5 and 38.5 km. A recycling area will be present after each sponge and refreshment station. Please use these areas for your comfort and your environment. PACEMAKERS 7 pacemakers (3h00/3h15/3h30/3h45/4h00/4h15/4h30/4h45/5hr00) to set the pace for the race depending of your individual goal. CLOTHING Your personal belongings will be trasferred from Nice (start line) to the finish line in Cannes.  ou will get your clothing bag, which has your race number on a self-adhesive sticker, with your race pack. Please use this bag only for clothes after the race. FINISH LINE SERVICES More than 80 physiotherapists, osteopaths and chiropodists will be present in the finish area for your relaxation and recovery. TRANSPORT A shuttle service is provided to the start line (from Cannes) and return from the finish line (to Nice). Shuttle bus tickets are included with your race entry. Start time for bus departures is 0530am from the Quai Laubeuf, Canne. For runners in Nice, the buses will return from Quai Laubeuf after the event. WEATHER CONDITIONS Average temperature is 7-15 degrees. TIMING Your chip is included in your race pack. Timing mats will be in place along the and competitors failing to follow the course will be disqualified. Chips must be returned to the organisation after the race. In case of withdrawal or cancellation, chips must be sent to the organisation 15 days after the race, at the latest. Each non returned chip will be charged 15 euros and the competitor will be disqualified from the event.