In partnership with the General Council of the Alpes-Maritimes, the cities of Nice and Cannes, Caisse d’Epargne, and adidas, Azur Sport Organisation invites everyone to step into the legend of the second marathon of France with a start on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice and finish on the Boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes in front of the Martinez hotel, just a few meters from the steps of the mythical Palais des Festivals.
The Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Marathon enjoyed immediate success from its first year in 2008 by welcoming 10,000 participants. Last year, the event recorded a total of 11,568 runners, including 26% international runners from 50 represented nations. This year, participation holds steady with already over 7,000 runners registered to take on the challenge!
But the Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Marathon is not reserved only for seasoned and experienced runners. Indeed, regardless of one’s running experience or personal goals, anyone can partake in this unique marathon adventure by choosing the relay option (from 3 km to 10.8 km) and forming a team of 6 runners with the Caisse d’Epargne Alpes-Maritimes Relay Marathon.
Last year, the event brought together 450 teams. This year, several companies, like Caisse d’Epargne, Optic 2000, Decathlon, or Fitlane, are taking on the challenge. Also joining are businesses or groups of friends like the Running Dream Team. Nathalie Desvigne, who is participating for the first time with her team, shares her preparation before the big day. “I train with a coach once a week and run for 50 minutes 1 or 2 times during the weekend, complemented by fitness training at the gym. Our goal is to complete the Relay Marathon in 3h30’. I decided to participate in the Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Marathon in relay mode because I don’t have the training to do it alone. We decided to join the event for the fun, the atmosphere, and to be with friends!”
To best prepare for the big day, the Caisse d’Epargne Alpes-Maritimes Relay Marathon offers free group training sessions led by experienced runners every Saturday morning starting at 10:00 AM on the Promenade des Anglais opposite the Albert 1er gardens in Nice.
First appointment: Saturday, September 15 at 10:00 AM
INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION ON WWW.MARATHON06.COM
