Le Lion 2026

Le Lion 2026 is a multi-event running and walking weekend centred on Belfort with linked departures from Montbéliard and finishes at the base of the Lion de Bartholdi. The festival-style programme includes a Gold Label Semi‑Marathon International, a 10 km Crédit Mutuel, the charity 5 km La Féline Solidaire (with Techn’Hom and Tandem), inclusive joëlette races and an urban hike (Randonnée Urbaine). The main race day is scheduled for Sunday 27 September 2026, with the Randonnée Urbaine highlighted on Saturday 26 September 2026; precise start times and detailed course maps are published separately by the organisers and their registration partner.

The event is noted for its Montbéliard→Belfort route, strong local support and a lively spectator atmosphere at the Lion de Bartholdi finish. The semi‑marathon holds national recognition (Label Or) and the weekend offers multiple distances and accessible formats to welcome elite competitors, recreational runners and participants with adapted equipment. Registration is routed via the organiser’s partner pages and the official site posts social links and updates for entrants and spectators.