| Description: | The D-Day Landings Marathon, Normandy Running Festival was created in 1988 with the aim of paying tribute through sport, and more particularly through running, to the events of the D-Day. A strong tribute which is materialized among others by the courses of the events, crossing the high places of the D-Day and the Battle of Normandy (Beaches of Juno and Sword, Casino of Ouistreham, Pegasus Bridge, etc.).
With more than 20,000 participants each year, the event fully illustrates this tribute to history through sport, making D-Day Landings Marathon a great showcase for Normandy.
Program of this popular sporting event in tribute to D-Day: a unique range of races allowing everyone to participate according to their level of skill and their desires.
Heritage discovery event of Caen, this short distance with a 100% urban route allows as many people as possible to participate, bringing together beginners and experienced runners in the same event, all in a popular and festive atmosphere in the streets of Caen. With the national FFA label, the 10K - Crédit Agricole Normandie has a record number of women in its field. |
