Expected May 2028
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The Marathon de la Bière turns Montbrison, a small town in the Loire, into a full weekend of festivities. Runners choose between a 10 km on road, a semi-marathon or 20 km and a full marathon, with all three adult distances carrying the FFA label, while children race over 0.5, 1 and 2 km. The whole event sits inside the Salon du Made in Loire, a trade fair where local brewers and artisans show their work, so race day mixes running with tasting, a hike and a banquet. Fancy dress is part of the spirit and the organisers invite everyone to come in costume.
Fancy dress encouraged
Races set inside the Salon du Made in Loire
FFA-labelled courses
Local brewers and artisans on site
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What to bring
Your own reusable cup (no single-use cups are distributed at any aid station)
What you get
Access to the Salon du Made in Loire
A hike is offered during the weekend
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Food vendors
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Other questions
Yes. The three adult distances, the 10 km, the semi-marathon and the marathon, all carry the FFA label.
Yes. The organisers encourage runners to come in costume, and the race is described as a mythical, festive event.
It is the trade fair that hosts the race weekend, bringing together local brewers and artisans. Runners and spectators can visit it between events.
Yes. A hike and a banquet complete the sporting programme, making it a full weekend of festivities.
Anyone of legal age with no major medical contraindication to running. Whatever your speed or level, the event is designed to be festive and therefore suits all runners. Enjoy the race for its atmosphere, its friendliness, discovering our brewers at the aid stations… and don't forget your best costumes!
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Expected May 2028
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