Marathon du cognac

The Marathon du Cognac is a festive road running event held in and around Jarnac in the Charente region of France. The race route weaves along the Charente river and through vineyard country, with passages through cognac chais and visits close to local distilleries that give the marathon its distinctive local flavour. The event is presented by the organiser as the 25ème édition on 14 November 2026 and is promoted as a convivial, gastronomic sporting weekend that showcases regional produce and music.

The meeting weekend includes multiple distances from the full marathon to a semi‑marathon, 10.5 km, 5 km and children’s races, together with festival elements such as a pasta party, a village market called La Cantoche and live bands. The official site links online registration to a specialist provider and lists practical pages for bib collection, runner information and accommodation; aid stations described as gastronomic stops are noted along the route. Marathon du Cognac emphasises a spectator‑friendly, celebratory atmosphere with local tastings and entertainment alongside the sporting programme.