1/ Who can register?

Timed races and non-timed events are open to all runners, licensed or not, provided they meet the minimum age requirements (on race day) according to the different distances:

Timed races:

Marathon, “Bacchus Trail 42 km” and Bacchus Trail 21 km: Born in 2007 or earlier.
Half Marathon: Born in 2009 or earlier.
13 km du Rhône and “Bacchus Trail 13 km”: Born in 2011 or earlier.

Non-timed events:

La Rando Solidaire, 12 km: 12 years old or under 12 accompanied by an adult.
Family Marathon, variable distances: 12 years old (or under 12 accompanied by an adult).

Festive events are open to all:

BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU PARTY
MAGIC PASTA PARTY
MARATHON NIGHT
WINE TOURISM LUNCH
TRAILS SUNDAY LUNCH

For minors, parental authorization must be validated during the online registration process. Only the organization’s official form will be accepted.

Please note: to finalize your registration, you must upload to your personal time to account one of the following documents: Health Prevention Pathway (PPS), your FFA sports license, or a health questionnaire (if you are a minor).
For more information, click on the “PPS, FFA License, Regulations” section to review the required steps.

For FFA license holders, you must provide your license number and club name (no need to upload a copy of your license). Please note that only licenses renewed for the 2026/2027 season are accepted.

For non-license holders: since January 16, 2024, the FFA has introduced the Health Prevention Pathway (PPS) for all adult non-licensed participants in running competitions organized in France, replacing the medical certificate.

Any non-licensed adult participant registering for a timed race of the Marathon International du Beaujolais must log in, within the 3 months preceding the competition, to the dedicated web platform: pps.athle.fr and complete the different steps designed to raise awareness about the risks, precautions, and recommendations related to running, through educational content (text and video).

At the end of the PPS, the participant will be able to download their completion certificate (temporary number) and submit it to the organization before the race by completing their online registration file. All races are concerned, except La Rando Solidaire and the Family Marathon.

2/ How do I register?

All registrations are made on time to. It will take you 5 minutes. Once your registration is complete, you will receive two emails: one confirming your registration for the race or event, and the other confirming receipt of your payment. In addition, a tab with the name of the event will appear on your personal time to page, along with a summary of your registrations on that same page.
To learn more about registration, click here.

3/ What does my registration include?

3/ What does my registration include?

For runners of the 42km Marathon, the Half Marathon and the 13km du Rhône, and for runners of the Trail 13km, 21km or 42km:

• Access to the Marathon Village and the official store at Parc Expo in Villefranche-sur-Saône
• Your participation in the race
• A race bib to be collected at Parc Expo in Villefranche-sur-Saône
• A clothing drop bag provided for your change of clothes at the start (for Marathon, Half Marathon and 13km du Rhône runners)
• A shuttle to reach the Marathon start line
  Shuttle services from parking areas located on the outskirts of Villefranche to the city centre
• A baggage storage service available for runners with a chipped race bib
• Pace setters on the marathon to guide you to the finish line
• A fully secured course with numerous marshals
• Refreshment stations along the entire course
• Medical support services
• Your official race time
• An original medal and your finisher’s diploma
• Access to our conferences, including for accompanying persons
• Access to the swimming pool after your race on Saturday (for all bib holders)
• A recovery area (physiotherapists, osteopaths and podiatrists) for 42km runners
• Entertainment along the course
• A free concert from 5:30 pm on Saturday in front of the Town Hall
• On Saturday evening at 6:30 pm, access for all to the magnificent “Mise en Perce” show (sound and light show and fireworks in front of the Town Hall)
• A discount on TER regional trains, free travel for children under 12 (conditions available on the SNCF website)

4/ How does the Corporate Challenge work?

The Corporate Challenge brings together employees from the same company who will wear their company’s colors during the Marathon International du Beaujolais. It is also an opportunity for the intern to tell the HR Director they would really like to secure a permanent contract, for Fred (from accounting) to explain to Jean (his manager) that he’s doing a great job, for Alexandra to run alongside Tom, whom she greatly appreciates. In short, it’s an excellent team-building tool!

Take advantage of our corporate offers to bring your colleagues together around a sporting challenge suited to everyone’s level. With 6 distances available (13 km, Half Marathon and Marathon, and in trail 42 km, 21 km and 13 km), the 2026 edition of the Marathon International du Beaujolais is accessible to all, from beginners to experienced runners.

A corporate ranking will be established.

Do you think your company might be interested? Click the button below to get all the information you need.

5/ I can’t find an event in my time to account, what should I do?

You may have created multiple time to accounts. Please check that you are logged in with the correct email address linked to the correct time to account.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN A JOËLETTE/HIPPOCAMPE?

Accompanied by a crew, you have the possibility to take part in the Marathon International du Beaujolais. We receive many requests and we are delighted!

However, for safety reasons within the peloton, prior contact with our sports commission is required, and you must start at the back of the peloton.

There will be no specific ranking.

Your start will take place strictly at the back of the starting corral for greater comfort and safety.

REGISTRATION

Your registration is free of charge; accompanying team members must pay a registration fee.
Contact us: marathondubeaujolais@aso.fr.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE in the Marathon International du Beaujolais IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY?

The event is organized in accordance with World Para Athletics (WPA) rules, which expressly prohibit any participant from being pushed by a third party, as this is defined as assistance.

You must be able to participate in the Marathon International du Beaujolais independently.
You must hold a valid license or complete the Health Prevention Pathway via the following link, which has replaced the medical certificate since 2024. Any participant exceeding the maximum authorized time according to the chosen distance will be disqualified. To receive the finisher medal, you must complete the race before the official cut-off time.

Are you a visually impaired athlete?
You may run alone or be accompanied by a guide. Register normally in the starting corral corresponding to your time objective. You will be integrated into the peloton; however, your start may be adjusted on site within the free timing between two corrals or at the back of the previous corral.

Are you a T52, T53, T54 athlete licensed with the Fédération Française Handisport (FFH)?
You may participate in the race in a racing wheelchair if you have a national classification. Only WPA-approved racing wheelchairs are authorized. Motorized devices, handbikes, or any other geared devices are not allowed. According to WPA rules, you must be autonomous at refreshment stations and in the event of a puncture; however, cyclist escorts will supervise the race and may intervene if necessary.

Please note: our course includes vineyard paths and numerous staircases and is therefore unfortunately not accessible to wheelchair runners.

REGISTRATION

Registration is free for guides.
For any other participant with a disability, registration is subject to a fee based on the first price tier of the chosen distance. Contact us: marathondubeaujolais@aso.fr.

Stay tuned, we will update the information for your registration shortly!
For any questions, you can contact customer service at: marathondubeaujolais@aso.fr.

1/ Is the Health Prevention Pathway (PPS) or an FFA license mandatory?

Yes! (except for the Family Marathon and the Rando Solidaire)

You are an adult:
Since 2024, the medical certificate has been replaced. You must now complete the Health Prevention Pathway (PPS) or upload your FFA license. How does the PPS work? It’s very simple!
All you have to do is visit this website.

During this online pathway, you will be made aware of various topics:

Risk situations: unusual symptoms, precautions to take depending on your age, habits that may negatively impact your health, etc.,
Recommendation to consult a doctor if risks are identified,
Reminder of the importance of learning life-saving first aid gestures,
Access to a documentation base dedicated to health-oriented sports practice.

Once your PPS is validated, you will be able to download your Health Prevention Pathway Completion Certificate in PDF format and upload it to your time to account corresponding to your race so it can be reviewed for validation.

You are a minor:
If you are a minor, you may participate, with parental authorization, in the Rando Solidaire (must be 12 or 15 years old during the year), the 13 km (must be 16 years old during the year), or the Half Marathon (must be 18 years old during the year). The Marathon is not accessible to you.

For the 13 km or the Half Marathon, you must provide one of the following documents:

If you are an FFA license holder, your license certifies that you have a valid PPS.
If you are not an FFA license holder, you must complete a health questionnaire and have it signed by your legal guardian.
If you answer YES to one or more questions, you will then need to obtain a medical certificate from a doctor.

You must then upload your document to your time to account corresponding to your race so it can be reviewed for validation.

2/ How do I upload my document and have it validated?

In order for your document to be reviewed for validation, you simply need to log in and click on « My account » (profile picture icon) then on « My events ». Under the name of the event you will click on « Upload a document ».

The file must be in PDF, JPEG, or PNG format and be less than 3 MB in size.
If it is larger than 3 MB, you will need to compress the document.
The document is correctly uploaded when it is marked as PENDING verification.
Validation will start 1 month before the event, you will receive an email informing you whether it has been approved or rejected.
If you are unable to upload it, we recommend trying from a computer by logging into your time to personal space via another web browser (Google Chrome).

Attention ! You may upload your document up to 7 days before the race.

1/ Where, when and how can I collect my race bib?

This information is essential!

Where?

Race bib collection takes place in the dedicated area of the Event Expo (Marathon Village), located at 221 Av. de l'Europe, 69400 Villefranche-sur-Saône.

When?

Thursday, November 19, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,
Friday, November 20, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Please note: No race bibs will be distributed on race day.

To collect your race bib, you must present the following documents:

1. Your registration confirmation with the QR code (received by email and available in your time to account)

2. Your ID (even if the photo isn’t your best one)

3. Your PPS, your FFA license, or your health questionnaire (if you are a minor) if it has not been validated by the organization in your personal time to account under “my events” or if it has not been uploaded.

If you are unable to collect your race bib, someone else may collect it on your behalf. Simply provide them with your QR code, a copy of your ID, and your PPS, FFA license, or health questionnaire (if you are a minor) if it has not been previously validated on time to.

2/ How should I wear my race bib?

Your race bib must be worn on your chest throughout the race (using safety pins).
It must not be covered or altered in any way. Anyone not wearing a race bib will be removed from the race. Yes, it’s a bit strict — but that’s how it is.

1/ Where is the finish line located?

The courses will soon be available on the Marathon du Beaujolais website and on the homepage of time to.

2/ Does the organization provide a shuttle service?

The Marathon race bib price includes your one-way bus transfer (Villefranche → Fleurie).

Free shuttles in Villefranche for everyone

To make access easier for runners and their companions, free shuttle services will operate between the park-and-ride car parks and Villefranche train station.
Detailed information will be available in the online Runner’s Guide in October.

Marathon Shuttles: Saturday, November 21, 2026

For Marathon participants (start in Fleurie), a shuttle service will run between 6:15 a.m. and 7:15 a.m.:

Departure: Parc Expo (Villefranche-sur-Saône)
Destination: Fleurie

Bacchus Trail Shuttles: Sunday, November 22, 2026

Free shuttles (A for Trail runners, B for Walkers) will be set up to facilitate access to the races from several car parks. Visit the “Map and Parking” page for more information: Maps and Parking.

3/ How do I get to the start by public transport?

You will find all the necessary information here to collect your race bib and access the start line.

4/ What are the cut-off times?

Cut-off times are intermediate checkpoints that must be reached within a specified time limit, otherwise you will be disqualified. These cut-off times are implemented for safety reasons.

For the Marathon:

Cut-off 1: 21.10 km – 4 hours of racing
Cut-off 2: 30.10 km – 5 hours 30 minutes of racing
Cut-off 3: 42.20 km – 7 hours 30 minutes of racing

For the Half Marathon:

Cut-off 1: 13.20 km – 3 hours of racing
Cut-off 2: 21.10 km – 4 hours 30 minutes of racing

For the 13 km du Rhône:

Cut-off 1: 7.30 km – 2 hours of racing
Cut-off 2: 13 km – 3 hours of racing

For the other races, cut-off times will be communicated by newsletter in the month preceding the event.

For the Bacchus Trail 42K: 7 hours 30 minutes
For the Bacchus Trail 21K: 4 hours 30 minutes
For the Bacchus Trail 13K: 3 hours

5/ What happens if I exceed the cut-off time?

No participant will be timed after exceeding the above-mentioned cut-off times. In this case, the sweep vehicle will declare the runner out of the race to Race HQ Security. If they continue on the course, they do so under their own responsibility.

6/ Is there a baggage storage service?

At the Marathon start (42 km), a runner bag drop service will be available at the Fleurie gymnasium, and runner bags will be transported by the organization to the finish line.

At the start of the Half Marathon and the 13 km du Rhône, a runner bag drop service will also be available at the Mongré site, Avenue Saint Exupéry.

At the start of the Bacchus Trail races, a runner bag drop service will be available at the Saint-Roc gymnasium, near the race starts. The gymnasium will open from 6:15 a.m.

No bag drop service will be available for the other events (Rando Solidaire or Family Marathon).

Please note that baggage is left at the runner’s own responsibility. The organizer cannot be held liable in case of loss or theft. We therefore recommend that you do not leave any valuables in your bags.

A standard bag size is required for baggage storage: 45 cm height / 36 cm width / 20 cm depth. The organization reserves the right to refuse bags exceeding these dimensions.

7/ Will there be refreshments along the course?

We want to make sure you have the energy needed to reach the finish line, so of course refreshment stations will be available approximately every 5 km on the Marathon, Half Marathon, 13 km du Rhône, and on the Bacchus Trail courses.

You will find water, sweet and savory items.

At the finish line, a generous and festive refreshment area will be available for all participants.

You will find various food items:

Sweet foods: bananas, sugar cubes, butter biscuits, pound cake, gingerbread...
Savory foods: cakes, crackers.
Water.

8/ Are there toilets?

You will find toilets along the starting corrals, near the baggage storage areas, and at the finish line. There will also be toilets at all refreshment stations along the Half Marathon and Marathon courses. No worries!

9/ Are there showers?

For all Saturday runners in Villefranche, showers will be available after the finish line at the Saint Exupéry swimming pool. Access will be granted upon presentation of your race bib and will allow you to use the swimming pool facilities.

For Bacchus Trail 42 km runners, showers will also be available after the finish line. More information will be provided in the coming weeks.

10/ What timing system is used?

All registered participants will receive, together with their race bib, an electronic chip (in the form of strips attached to the back of each bib) that will be automatically activated at the start line and used to monitor race regularity at various checkpoints along the course:

La Rando Solidaire and the Family Marathon are not timed.
For the 13 km: at the start and finish.
For the Half Marathon: at the start, at km 10, and at the finish.
For the Marathon: at the start, at km 10, at km 21.1, at km 30, and at the finish.

Any runner not following the official course will not be classified at the finish.

11/ Are there pacers to help me achieve my goal?

Yes, there will be 5 pacers (3:15, 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, 4:15) on the Marathon to help you achieve your goal. Like true show leaders, they will be easily identifiable: they will carry flags in the colors of your target time corral!

12/ Is there a recovery area after the race?

Yes, a recovery area will be available for Marathon (42 km) runners at the Claude Bernard site after the race. Physiotherapists and podiatrists will be present to provide appropriate care for marathon runners.

For Bacchus Trail 42 km runners, a recovery area will also be available after the race.

No recovery area will be available for 13 km, Half Marathon, or Bacchus Trail 13 km and 21 km runners.

1/ When and where can I check my results?

Your results will be available on the website in the Results section from Saturday or Sunday afternoon on race weekend. A finisher’s certificate will be downloadable from the same website, where you will also find the race photos. All that’s left for you to do is share them on social media to show what you were doing while others were enjoying a lie-in!

As the Rando Solidaire and the Family Marathon are not timed, there is no ranking and therefore no results. The important thing is to take part — walking or running in solidarity or with your family!

2/ Are there rankings?

Of course! We don’t want to put you under pressure (promise!), but we’d still love to see you achieve a great time (okay, maybe just a little pressure doesn’t hurt)! There will be an individual ranking including all runners, as well as a corporate ranking.

3/ Where can I collect my medal?

Your finisher medal will be handed to you at the finish line. As soon as you cross the line, you’ll be able to proudly show everyone what you’ve achieved!

4/ Where can I find my photos after the race?

Individual photos will be available on the Marathon Photos website a few days after the event. You will then be able to order them and keep a personal memory of your achievement.