Race Schedule and Process
Start of the Var Provence Verte Marathon on Saturday May 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
MARATHON
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- The start of the event is located in front of the Contemporary Art Center of Chateauvert, it will be given simultaneously with the relay and the Run & Bike at 9:00 a.m.
- The finish will be judged at Cours des Ursulines in Brignoles.
- BIB: It can be collected from the Marathon Village on Friday, May 1st from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 2nd before the start. Each runner will receive their bib with its chip. It must be positioned on the chest without being folded.
- TRANSPORTATION: Shuttle buses will be scheduled to take you to the starting point. You will find all the information and schedules on the website under the “Shuttles” tab.
Half Marathon
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- The start of the event will be given at 10:00 a.m. from the center of the village of Carcès.
- The finish will be judged at Cours des Ursulines in Brignoles.
- BIB: It can be collected from the Marathon Village on Friday, May 1st from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 2nd before the start. Each runner will receive their bib with its chip. It must be positioned on the chest without being folded.
- TRANSPORTATION: Shuttle buses will be scheduled to take you to the starting point. You will find all the information and schedules on the website under the “Shuttles” tab.
A very accessible half marathon to make the most of the beauties of Green Provence
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- Friday May 1st 5:00 p.m.: Start and finish of the trail at the Marathon Village in Brignoles (Cours des Ursulines).
- BIB: It can be collected from the Marathon Village on Friday, May 1st, starting at 12 p.m. Each runner will receive their bib with its chip. It must be positioned on the chest without being folded.
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- The start of the event will be given at 10:40 a.m. from the village of Vins sur Caramy.
- The finish will be judged at Cours des Ursulines in Brignoles.
- BIB: It can be collected from the Marathon Village on Friday, May 1st from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 2nd before the start. Each runner will receive their bib with its chip. It must be positioned on the chest without being folded.
- TRANSPORTATION: Shuttle buses will be scheduled to take you to the starting point. You will find all the information and schedules on the website under the “Shuttles” tab.
Marathon Relay
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- The “relay” event will follow the route of the “individual” event of the Var Provence Verte Marathon.
- Relay 1: CHATEAUVERT –>CORRENS: 8.5 km
- Relais 2: CORRENS –>MONTFORT : 5,5 km
- Relay 3: MONTFORT — CARCES : 7,0 km>
- Relay 4: CARCES –> VINS : 13,6 km
- Relay >5: VINS — BRIGNOLES : 7,6 km
- The relay race will start simultaneously with the individual marathon race on Saturday, May 2 at 9:00 a.m. The starting point is located at the Chateauvert Contemporary Art Center.
- The finish will be judged at Cours des Ursulines in Brignoles.
- BIBS: When the bibs are handed out, each team will be given 5 individual bibs (to be worn on the back) plus one bib (to be worn on the front). This bib will be attached to a bib belt and will be used to pass the baton during the relay between team members.
- TRANSPORTATION: Shuttle buses will be scheduled to take you to and from the departure sites. You will find all the information and schedules on the website under the “Shuttle” tab.
RUN & BIKE Marathon
Remembering Cyril Gues
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- A mountain bike for two (electric mountain bikes not permitted)
- Wearing a helmet is mandatory on the bike
- The two team members must stay close (10 m maximum)
- HOW IT WORKS: One teammate will start the marathon at 9:00 a.m. The other teammate will wait for their partner a few kilometers later in the village of Correns. From this junction point, they will complete the course in pairs and make changes (runner/cyclist) as they wish. You must cross the finish line and the checkpoints together to be classified.
- The finish will be judged at Cours des Ursulines in Brignoles.
- BIBS: When the bibs are handed out, each team will be given 2 bibs to wear at the front.
- TRANSPORTATION: Participants in the Run And Bike Marathon must travel to Chateauvert on their own; they can park their vehicles. Runners will start with the Individual Marathon and Marathon Relay. Cyclists must travel to Correns by bike and wait for their partner at this junction. After the event, shuttles will be set up between the finish line in Brignoles and your vehicle in Chateauvert. You will find all the information and timetables on the website in the “Shuttles – Lockers” tab.
As we do every year, we’ve decided to highlight an athlete we all knew, who sadly passed away a few years ago: Cyril Gues. He was a runner, but he also did a lot of mountain biking and run & bike.
HIKING
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- Friday May 1st 5:00 p.m.: Start and finish of the hike at the Marathon Village in Brignoles (Cours des Ursulines).
- BIB: It can be collected from the Marathon Village on Friday, May 1st, starting at 12 p.m. Each hiker will receive their bib with its chip. It must be positioned on the chest without being folded.
Entertainment for children
1 or 2 km loops in the town centre of Brignoles
- 2 p.m.
- Children born between 2017 and 2020
- Cours des Ursulines
- Free on-site engagements
- 1000m
- 2:15 p.m.
- Children born between 2013 and 2016
- Cours des Ursulines
- Free on-site engagements
- 2000m
VAR PROVENCE VERTE MARATHON COURSE
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Supply zone Km: 7 / 13 / 21 / 28 / 33 / 38 / Arrival
Please note that for safety and road use reasons, temperatures can be quite high at this time of year. We recommend that you take something to cover your head.
VAR PROVENCE VERTE HALF MARATHON COURSE
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Supply Zone Km: 7 / 12 / 18 / Arrival
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10 KM VAR PROVENCE VERTE COURSE
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SUPPLY Km: 6 / Arrival
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VAR PROVENCE VERTE MARATHON HIKE ROUTE
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1 SUPPLY ZONE halfway through
Please note that temperatures can be quite high during this period, we advise you to take something to cover your head.
The Heart Walk
We invite you to join the Heart Walk. A 7 km walk for families, open to all.
This charity event is being carried out in collaboration with “Les coureurs ont du cœur” (Runners Have Heart), the European leader in charity sporting events. The aim of this initiative is to highlight the commitment of healthcare workers in the Provence Verte region, particularly those at Brignoles Hospital, which has been extremely active during the Covid-19 crisis.
The route will be marked from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., come whenever you want!
Start from the Marathon Village – Cours Liberté in Brignoles.
Online registration only on the website
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