• An Image Slideshow
  • An Image Slideshow
  • An Image Slideshow
  • An Image Slideshow

Coulon, 16th June 2013

logo_macif-M2010---ff---logo-LPE-M2011

Logo FranceExpress-M2012f bcmo-sport

  • Nos partenaires
  • Nos partenaires

Start in ...

joomla template

Come and run the Original French Ecological Marathon, the Marais Poitevin Maraisthon ...in Coulon near La Rochelle, Poitou-Charentes, France.

Coulon on the river Sèvre Niortaise, one of the most beautiful villages of France is at the heart of the Marais Poitevin, a mosaic of marshes, canals and meadows rich in wild life, known as the Green Venice, invites you to celebrate its ecological event...

labelreg   - The Marathon is approved by the "Regional FFA". Each participant receives a free Ride in a Punt, a free visit to the " Marais Poitevin" museum, a free item from the Maraisthon line of clothing and a surprise Ecological gift...

   - A 10 kilometer Run with an organic breakfast at the finishing line, Each participant receives a surprise Ecological gift...

   - An 11 kilometer Guided Walk. To discover the local flora and fauna and planned to meet up along the way with the runners of the Marathon.

An Exhibition Village near the river. Refreshments and Stands relevant to Green Issues, Sustainable Development and Ecology.

An Organic Pasta Party. Held the night before the Marathon, including Musical entertainment.

A Display of Electric Vehicles. Cars, Vans, Cycles.

 

 

Flyeur à télécharger, cliquer sur l'image

 Couverture-Flyeur

 

Saturday 15 June 

14h - 19h - Collection of Entry Numbers at the Exhibition Village on the Parking de L'Autremont.
19h - 22h - Pasta Party

 

40 Entry numbers will be randomly drawn for prizes of: Gold Ingots, boxed prestige Champagne, Dinners...in starred restaurants.

THE MARAISTHON PLUS POINTS...

- A large 4 acre parking 150 feet from the starting and finishing line.

- A flat and shaded circuit with 60 % of the run on fine gravel paths, set at the heart of the Green Venice.

- A choice of Pace setters from 3h, 3h30, 4h, 4h30, up to 5hours.

- A touristic village with many restaurants, Bed and Breakfasts, Gites and shops. You can take full advantage of your visit by hiring bicycles and punts to discover the Marais Poitevin recently awarded the status of GRAND SITE DE FRANCE.

- A short 45 minutes drive to the Atlantic coast, La Rochelle and the Ile de Ré.

 

 Programme

Sunday 16 June

6h30 - 8h00 - Collection of Entry Numbers at the Exhibition Village on the Parking de L'Autremont.
8h30 - Start of the Marathon
9h00 - Start of the 10 km Run
9h15 - Start of the 11 Km Guided Walk
9h35 - Arrivals of the 10K Runners and serving of the Organic Breakfast
9h45 - Completion on the first lap by the leading Marathon runners
11h00 - Arrival of the leading Marathon runners at the finishing line.
14h30 - Prize giving and closing ceremony.

BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION IN ADVANCE BY VISITING THE QUALITY CLEVACANCES WEBSITE...

www.clevacancesdeuxsevres.com

Coulon on the river Sèvre Niortaise, one of the most beautiful villages of France is at the heart of the Marais Poitevin, a mosaic of marshes, canals and meadows rich in wild life, known as the Green Venice, invites you to celebrate its ecological event…