This event is in the past.It took place on April 26, 2026 at Les Machines de l'Île.
Race past the 12-meter mechanical elephant at night during the "Foulées de l'Éléphant," then tackle the semi or full marathon through Nantes city center on Sunday. Pure theatrical running meets whimsical steampunk engineering.
Night race
Mechanical elephant
City marathon
Steampunk setting
Tips
🐘the Elephant walks free to watch even without a ticket
☀️summer timing makes for better spectating weather
Marathon de Nantes
Race past the 12-meter mechanical elephant at night during the "Foulées de l'Éléphant," then tackle the semi or full marathon through Nantes city center on Sunday. Pure theatrical running meets whimsical steampunk engineering.
Night race
Mechanical elephant
City marathon
Steampunk setting
Tips
🐘the Elephant walks free to watch even without a ticket
☀️summer timing makes for better spectating weather
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