Nice to Cannes, France · 42.2 km
Race day Sun 8 Nov 2026
Watch out: The 2026 full marathon is sold out. All 4
Held back by entry (2.9) and race (3.1).
Provisional: based on 3 sources, plus 1 runner ratings on review sites. Why
Every score is out of 5, and 5 is always the better end.
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Sun 8 Nov 2026
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Start free trialOverall score 3.2 out of 5
3 reviews and race reports
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3 reviews
Raced 2025 · Reddit athlete report
The local full-marathon finisher achieved a rewarding goal time, drawing support from friends late on the course. A later starting corral prevented joining the faster pacer group. The runner describes a flatter first half and more climbing later; this 2025 account does not establish current wave procedures.
Covers Course, Support, Stay and travel
Read on reddit.com (Reddit athlete report, opens in a new tab)Raced 2019 · Racecheck full-marathon review
The explicitly labeled 2019 full-marathon reviewer gives 4.6/5 and praises scenery and frequent well-stocked aid. Severe storms caused a delayed start and uncertainty; he wanted clearer communication but recommended the race. Only one rating is displayed, so this source does not independently satisfy the five-rating aggregator alternative.
Covers Course, Support, Conditions
Read on racecheck.com (Racecheck full-marathon review, opens in a new tab)Raced 2014 · Eagle Athletic Club participant report
Ronan completed the full marathon after initially considering a relay. He enjoyed the coastal course, efficient bib and bag handling, well-stocked aid and train return, while noting later hills, narrow paths and wet conditions. This club-member report is from 2014; its entry rules and operational details are historical.
Covers Course, Support, Conditions, Stay and travel, Entry
Read on eagleac.net (Eagle Athletic Club participant report, opens in a new tab)Pick a score, then tell the next athlete about the course, conditions and logistics.
Open a category for its ratings and the evidence behind them.
Good. How racers feel about it, how well it is run, and how it treats a first timer. Counts for 28% of the overall score.
Toughness: Tough
Three historical full-marathon accounts recommend or value the race, despite weather and course challenges. · Low confidence
Historical bib, baggage and aid work well, but storm-delay communication and corral placement receive criticism. · Low confidence
Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence
Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence
Good. Scenery, road surface, closures, and room to run. Counts for 20% of the overall score.
Full-marathon reviewers consistently value coastal views and the Nice-to-Cannes setting. · Low confidence
One historical full-marathoner describes narrow weaving sections; another could not join the desired pacing group. · Low confidence
Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence
Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence
The organizer publishes 100 m (328 ft) ascent, and historical athletes describe more undulations in the second half. · Low confidence
Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence
Very good. Crowds, aid stations, the start, and pacers. Counts for 20% of the overall score.
Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence
Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence
Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence
Historical full-marathoners praise plentiful aid; current cup-free hydration requires carrying a drinking system. · Low confidence
Very good. Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 14% of the overall score.
Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence
Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence
Historical editions include heavy rain and a storm-delayed start; broader weather frequency remains unverified. · Low confidence
Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence
Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence
Good. Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 10% of the overall score.
Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence
Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence
Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence
Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence
The point-to-point route requires advance bib pickup and return-travel planning. · Low confidence
Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence
Good. How hard it is to get a place, and what you get for the fee. Counts for 8% of the overall score.
The current full marathon is sold out; required entry documentation needs advance attention. · Low confidence
Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence
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