Marathon: Isère, Cher, Pas-de-Calais … New cities everywhere in France on the starting line

• The running trend has not escaped many municipalities that organize their own marathons, a way to energize the local economy.
• For enthusiasts who want to change their decor. Meanwhile, it is also an opportunity to pay a cheaper bib than for the most prestigious races.
• And the dynamics should continue because the number of marathonists increases sharply, more than 51 % in six years.

– Marathon: isère, cher, pas-de-calais …

Neither Paris, Nor New York, nor Berlin, here just over 42 kilometers, in marathon: isère, cher, pas-de-calais … the middle of the mountains. Nevertheless, This is the promise of the Vercors marathon. For example, This is the very first edition and there are already more than 800 to start in Villars-de-Lans (Isère). Therefore, On the course, some supporters and a breathtaking view. However,

A marathon on a human scale, accessible but not less difficult. In addition, Here, the bib costs around sixty euros, half as expensive as the Paris marathon which brings together 50,000 people. In the Vercors massif, a second edition next summer is already announced by the organizers. The event brings the whole village of 4,000 inhabitants to life, filling in hotel and catering establishments. A clientele that may come back for a vacation.

+ 51% marathon runners in 6 years

To discover their region is also the bet of the organizers of the marathon: isère, cher, pas-de-calais … Cher marathon. The first edition was a success. they were able to reinvest the 35,000 euros released last year in “The creation of a website, the acquisition of volunteer management software and a person’s hiring to search for private partners”details Philippe Georget, the president of the organizing committee of the Cher marathon.

On October 12, a new course awaits the runners. Because after Bourges, the mayor of Saint-Doulchard wanted to welcome the departure of the marathon in turn. A sports party that they would like to make known from all over France.

Since last year. a dozen new marathons have been organized in France. As in Auxerre (Yonne), Boulogne-sur-Mer (Pas-de-Calais) or Ambès (Gironde), as shown in the above card. And the trend should continue. Because the number of marathonists increased sharply: more than 51% in six years, according to the French athletics federation.