Lake Annecy Marathon
April 19, 2026 – 42,195 km
42,195km
An International Marathon
Annecy, the capital of Haute-Savoie and a key city in the Auvergne Rhône Alpes region, is known for its fabulous marathon between the lake and the mountains. A historic marathon since 1980 which is now one of the most beautiful in France.
Annecy
Charming town
For the second year in a row Annecy has been elected the first city in France where it’s good to live, you don’t have a minute to lose to visit this beautiful city of France !
Records
Exceptional runners
KIRUI Kiprotich-Felix (Kenya)
2h11m26s (2022)
KOSGEI Cynthia-Chepchirchir (Kenya)
2h28m03s (2022)
INfo
General Information
See you on 2026 for an event that is bigger than ever. Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km and Nordic Walking.
Race day :
Avril 19, 2026
Race departures :
7:45 am : Handisport
8:00 am (Wave 1) : Elites + A
8:05 am (Wave 2) : B
8:10 am (Wave 3) : C
8:15 am (Wave 4) : D + E
Start :
Avenue du Petit Port, Annecy.
Bibs pickup :
Le Pâquier d’Annecy
April, 17 : 9:00am to 9:00pm
April, 18 : 6:00am to 9:00pm
April, 19 : 6:00am to 7:00am
Course Map : National Label
Certified by the Federation Française Athlétisme
Departure SAS
More information available in our FAQ
The starting numbers are printed directly on your bibs. Therefore, it is impossible for us to change the starting numbers.
Water Stations & Fuel Options
Water Stations are located at the following kilometres:
For the 10 km: 5 km
For the half marathon: 5 km, 9.8 km, 15 km
For the marathon: 4.8 km, 9.9 km, 15.4 km, 20 km, 24.5 km, 29.7 km, 34.6 km
TA Energy, a partner of the event, will be present at the 15 km mark for the half marathon and the 34.6 km mark for the marathon.
Fuel Option (at kilometre 9.8 of the half marathon and kilometres 9.9, 20 and 29.7 of the marathon) will mainly consist of: bananas, oranges, dried fruit, fruit cake, fruit jellies, gingerbread and savoury crackers.
Waste collection areas will be set up near the Water Stations. Please be sure to dispose of your waste in an environmentally responsible manner.
The race
Between Lake and Mountains
The course goes through :
- Road
- Cycle track
- Pedestrian route
- You will have the chance to run on an exceptional site between Lake and Mountains.
The Venice of the Alps will offer you a race through exceptional sites such as :
- The Pâquier, the green lung of Annecy
- The Charles Bosson Park, with its hundred-year-old trees
- The Marais de l’Enfer, with its abundant vegetation
- …and many other wonderful sites
Extras events
Limited offers open to all
Savoie Party
Would you like to have fun on Saturday night before the races in an unusual place ? The Savoie Party is for you. Come and have fun with us... but not too late in the evening because the next day is the race day. If you haven't ordered your place in the packs you can still book here. Come with your family !
City tour
You don't know Annecy, the Venice of the Alps ? Are you passionate about history ? The Middle Ages, the Castle, the old prison, the canals... and especially taste our regional products. Would you like to explore it ? If you haven't ordered your place in the packs you can still book here. Come with your family !
Calendar
Key dates to get ready !
October 21, 2025 : Registrations open
April 12, 2026: Registration closes
NOTE: Registration takes place in several fee phases.
April 18 & 19 2026 : Race Day !
You're there... no turning back! See you at the starting line of your race
Sponsors
Thanks to all our partners
