The 18th edition of the Alpes-Maritimes marathon took place this Sunday, November 8th between Nice and Cannes. With 25,000 registered participants, a new participation record and several personalities at the start, the event enlivened the Côte d’Azur coastline. A look back in pictures at this sporting day.
From the start given on the Promenade des Anglais to the finish in front of the Palais des Festivals, runners crossed several municipalities in the Alpes-Maritimes in a setting between sea and azure landscapes. This 2026 edition notably attracted Fabio Quartararo, competing over the marathon distance, as well as King Haakon VIII of Norway and his daughter Ingrid Alexandra. The mayor of Cannes David Lisnard and former mayor of Nice Christian Estrosi were also among the participants, in the half-marathon.
On the sporting front, Ethiopian Lemi Gerema won the men’s race in 2h13’27”, ahead of his compatriot Abdisa Sekita (2h18’37”). Nice native Julien Gueydon took third place in 2h24’58”. Among women, French runner Manon Gras, registered with AMSL Fréjus, won in 2h41’02”, ahead of British runner Hannah Ottewill and Aline Camboulives. Beyond the results, this 18th edition was also marked by an environmental effort: the new water supply system prevented the use of three tons of single-use plastic. A look back in pictures at this beautiful morning under the Côte d’Azur sunshine.
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