This point-to-point marathon runs from Courseulles-sur-Mer on the Normandy coast to the centre of Caen, passing through 17 historic towns on the way. The organiser lists about 110 m of total climbing, a five-and-a-half-hour time limit and a bronze FFA label. A GPX file of the route is offered on the organiser's marathon page. The marathon is the main race of a multi-day festival that also includes a half marathon, a 10 km and a relay.
Route from Marathon de la Liberté.
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