Event

Cheverny Marathon

date25 and 26 April 2026

The 31st edition of the Cheverny Marathon will take place in April 2026.

openCastle opening hours during the marathon

10 h – 17 h

ticketInformation and registration

Upon registration with the organiser.

Event

Cheverny Marathon

date25 and 26 April 2026

The 31st edition of the Cheverny Marathon will take place in April 2026.

openCastle opening hours during the marathon

10 h – 17 h

ticketInformation and registration

Upon registration with the organiser.

Information about visiting the estate during the marathon

  • Saturday: access will be unimpeded.

  • Sunday: access to the ticket office may be somewhat disrupted until 9:45 a.m., but this will quickly resolve itself. We recommend that you follow the signs to access the car parks.

The Cheverny Marathon has become a must-attend event in the running world.

From Saturday onwards, the Marathon Village is open to all runners and their companions.

Programme

SATURDAY

8:00 a.m.: Departure from Maslives for the Loire Valley Castle Trail

11:00 a.m.: Departure from Blois for the Loire Valley Castle Trail

4:30 p.m.: Start of the 10K race in front of the Château

SUNDAY

9:00 a.m.: Start of the Marathon and Duo Marathon in front of the Château façade (Runners will have lined up beforehand behind the pacemakers in front of the Château gates).

9:10 a.m.: Start of the Half Marathon

The Pasta Party: a convivial and festive event!

As part of the Challenge de la Convivialité, the Cheverny Marathon guarantees all runners a weekend filled with local flavour, festivities, sharing and conviviality.

On the programme: gourmet refreshments, passing through wine cellars and vineyards, musical entertainment along the route, motivated runners in fancy dress, a pasta party on Saturday evening, a village open all weekend with local producers and friendly races... all in a warm and welcoming atmosphere!

La pasta party du marathon de Cheverny