Machines de l’Île to the Beaujoire finish
The distance-specific timetable and regulations agree on Sunday, April 25. An older promotional sentence on the marathon page says April 27, and some homepage cards still describe other events. Use the confirmed individual-marathon date and the final participant email, rather than treating every date on the website as part of the Nantes schedule.
The point-to-point layout means the finish is away from the start. Plan access to the Machines de l’Île and the journey home from Beaujoire separately. Supporters should choose accessible meeting places on the correct side of closures instead of trying to follow the entire route by car. Keep enough time after the finish for baggage retrieval and the walk to transport.
The organizer describes an urban route through central squares, parks and the Erdre corridor, ending with the Traversante pontoon before the exhibition grounds. Corners, crowded sections and the final crossing can interrupt a perfectly even pace. Practise calm changes of rhythm and follow staff directions on constrained sections rather than forcing a pass to recover a few seconds.
Collect the bib before Sunday with the required identity and withdrawal documents. Complete the entry file in advance and confirm the current collection hours in the FAQ. Aid is described at roughly five-kilometre intervals, while outside personal assistance is restricted by the regulations. Plan permitted nutrition around the final stations and carry what you need under those rules; do not assume a spectator can hand over supplies wherever convenient.
Confirmed race date
Abalone Marathon de Nantes: April 25, 2027. Verified on October 14, 2026 against the official event information.
Last-known race profile
These details identify the race page; they do not establish the next edition's operations. The previous race date does not establish the next edition. Use the confirmed date above and recheck the final participant instructions before committing to a race-day schedule.