Marathon de la Liberté
Race Day Weather
Comfortable start, adjust for warmth
Runners will face temperatures rising from 59°F at the start to 67°F by race's end, with average humidity at 69%. A light south wind at 7 mph will shift to headwinds during many segments, particularly from miles 5 to 12, making pacing adjustments essential. With the temperature increasing, runners should consider starting conservatively and stay hydrated, especially in the later miles.
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Race Info
The Marathon de la Liberté (D-Day Landings Marathon) runs 42.195 km between Courseulles-sur-Mer and Caen, France, tracing sites of the June 1944 D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy, including Juno Beach and Pegasus Bridge. First held in 1988, it carries the French Athletics Federation's Bronze Label and includes a relay marathon, the Pegasus half marathon, a 10 km road race, and a women's race-walk called La Rochambelle. The race finishes at Stade Hélitas in Caen.
