Infos

Runner's guide

Get ready! The runner's guide will be online two weeks before the start of the race to accompany you to the starting line.

PROGRAM

Program

Decathlon Martigny – Early race bib pickup

From Monday, May 18, to Friday, May 22, 2026, participants who wish to do so may pick up their race bibs in advance at the Decathlon Martigny store during business hours.

Martigny Expo – Race Village

Saturday, May 23, 2026

1:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Number pick-up
5:00 pm: Start of the Minirathon
5.40pm: Start of the Mascott'Run
6.10pm: Start of the Half-Minirathon
6:30 pm: Start of the Familyrathon
7:00 pm: Mascot show and children's prize-giving ceremony
7:30 p.m.: Start of the 10K Run and 10K Walk
9:00 p.m.: Start of the La Trott’aux Fous individual and corporate race (5 km)
10:00 pm - 12:00 am: Maratho'Night
Saturday podium ceremonies: times are listed in the runner's guide and on our social media channels

Sunday, May 24, 2026

6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.: Race bib pickup
08:00: Start of Marathon and Ekiden relay
09:00: Start of the Half Marathon
Sunday podium ceremonies: times are listed in the runner's guide and on our social media channels

Prize-giving ceremony

The winners will be

Top 5 scratch (Men & Women)
Top 3 most-represented companies
The 3 best costumes of the day
The most festive group (costumes, music, dancing, interaction with fans)
The best time in disguise
The darling of the wacky section

To spoil everyone, an original tombola will be organized after the prize-giving ceremony, offering everyone a chance to win a prize, culminating in an exceptional jackpot that promises to make everyone very happy!

To collect their prize, they must present their race number and proof of identity. Prizes must be collected on the day of the race, and will not be sent by post after the event.

Maratho' night

The race is over... the night is just beginning.
Admission is free.

From 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., dance the night away.

TRANSPORT

ACCESS : the Valais and the town of Martigny are at the heart of Europe, just 03h00 by car or train from Lyon, Milan and Zurich, with fast connections to Geneva, Milan and Zurich airports.

D-Day: Wondering how best to manage transportation logistics?

Prefers to travel by train, with direct access to departures via Martigny station.

If you have no other choice, you can park your car near Martigny Expo.

ACCOMMODATION

Looking for a place to sleep before and after your race?

Psssst: the Valais region has so much to offer, it's in your interest to play the long game before and after the event!

LIST OF HOTELS

Martigny

OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS

Valais

Regulation

You can find the rules here.