Boston : plus qu’un marathon
Le berceau du mythe
Le Marathon de Boston est le plus ancien marathon du monde, né en 1897, un an après les Jeux olympiques d’Athènes. Il devient rapidement une référence avec un parcours et une ambiance unique.
SaintéLyon : La course des frontales
Créée en 1952 comme simple randonnée hivernale entre Saint-Étienne et Lyon, la SaintéLyon n’avait rien d’une course au départ. À cette époque, courir la nuit en hiver relevait presque de l’utopie. Les premiers participants, lampes à la main et chaussures de ville aux pieds, bravaient le froid, la neige et les sentiers glissants dans un esprit d’aventure et de camaraderie.
Sierre-Zinal: The heart before the clock!
Sierre-Zinal: The heart before the clock!
Definitely the ex-Spiridonians have the art of the formula. It was Jean Claude Pons, the creator of the race who insisted twice during an interview in Wider magazine in 2021: "Sierre-Zinal is not trail running, it's a mountain race".
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Definitely the ex-Spiridonians have the art of the formula. It was Jean Claude Pons, the creator of the race who insisted twice during an interview in Wider magazine in 2021: "Sierre-Zinal is not trail running, it's a mountain race".
The Neuf-Brisach marathon (1971-2000)
This marathon is a forgotten legend, yet it is essential in our history. Thanks to our Spiridon archives and those of Neuf-Brisach Athlétisme , we are following in the footsteps of our pioneers.
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Marvejols-Mende, a look back at a legendary race
Marvejols-Mende is 22.4 km, 700 m of vertical drop, 2 passes, including the famous Goudard of 1,100 meters, dizzying descents in a grandiose natural setting. But it's not just that. It is also a story, an atmosphere, encounters. We tell you.
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Marvejols-Mende
On July 22, 1973, the departure from Marvejols-Mende is given under a bright sun against the advice of the authorities. 153 enthusiasts will contribute to the construction of a real myth. René Murat (1h21) and Denise Seigneuric (2h07) were the first winners.
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