French Riviera Marathon

Nice, France · November 8, 2026

63°·64° high·Breezy·Dry

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63°at start

64° high

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Comfortable temps, moderate wind

Starting at 63°F, heat will be a factor from the gun — go out conservative and stay on top of hydration. Moderate winds around 13mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course. Moderate humidity at 69% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.

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The French Riviera Marathon (Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes) runs along the Mediterranean coast from the Promenade des Anglais in Nice to the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, passing through Saint-Laurent-du-Var, Cagnes-sur-Mer, Villeneuve-Loubet, Antibes, Juan-les-Pins and Golfe-Juan. The men's course record is 2:07:25 (Milaw Abrha, 2018) and the women's record is 2:28:15 (Zenebu Fikadu, 2022), both confirmed on the official site. Held annually in November, it is regarded as France's second-largest marathon by field size after Paris. Wikipedia

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When is the 2026 French Riviera Marathon?

The 2026 French Riviera Marathon will be held on Sunday November 8, 2026.

What is the time limit for the French Riviera Marathon?

The time limit for the French Riviera Marathon is 6 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 French Riviera Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 66°F and a low of 63°F with a 16% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

What is the elevation profile of the French Riviera Marathon?

The French Riviera Marathon has 100ft of total elevation gain. View the interactive course map above for a detailed elevation profile.

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Based on 25 years of data

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63°F

L:55° H:64°

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Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 French Riviera Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2025	50°/62°	-	45°
2024 French Riviera Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	57°/69°	-	51°
2023 French Riviera Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day with morning rain. 2023	61°/66°	-	46°
2022 French Riviera Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	63°/75°	-	53°
2021 French Riviera Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	43°/55°	-	25°
2019 French Riviera Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2019	61°/70°	Light	57°
2019 French Riviera Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2019	61°/70°	-	57°
2018 French Riviera Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2018	62°/71°	Light	54°
2018 French Riviera Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2018	62°/71°	Light	54°
2017 French Riviera Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2017	60°/64°	Light	54°
2017 French Riviera Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2017	60°/64°	-	54°
2016 French Riviera Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2016	46°/60°	-	35°
2015 French Riviera Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	55°/66°	-	50°
2015 French Riviera Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	55°/66°	-	50°
2014 French Riviera Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2014	55°/64°	Light	49°
2014 French Riviera Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2014	55°/64°	Light	49°
2013 French Riviera Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2013	55°/69°	-	42°
2012 French Riviera Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2012	57°/61°	Light	53°
2012 French Riviera Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 2012	57°/61°	Light	53°
2011 French Riviera Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2011	53°/64°	-	46°
2010 French Riviera Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2010	56°/64°	Light	54°
2009 French Riviera Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2009	48°/55°	Light	43°
2009 French Riviera Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2009	48°/55°	-	43°
2008 French Riviera Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2008	51°/62°	-	46°
2008 French Riviera Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2008	51°/62°	-	46°

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