Run In Lyon takes place on Sun, Oct 4, 2026 in Lyon, France. The main route is 42.2 km.
- Date
- Sun, Oct 4, 2026
- Start
- Lyon 🇫🇷
- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Level
- Open to all
Run In Lyon is a popular French running event featuring multiple distances including a marathon through the capital of the Gaules, passing notable sights like Parc de la Tête d'Or and finishing at Place Bellecour.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
Run In Lyon requires athletes to sustain a marathon distance of 42.2 km through urban terrain in October.
Marathon Distance
Covering 42.2 km requires extensive physiological endurance and structural durability to handle the prolonged impact forces of pavement running.
Pacing Discipline
The full marathon distance demands strict adherence to a sustainable target pace from the start to prevent late-race fatigue and performance drop-off.
Aim for 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels throughout the duration of the marathon.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
3:45–4:30
Peak-week training
5–7 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at Run In Lyon is 6 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak3 weeks · Aug 24, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Sep 14, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Sep 28, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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