Marvejols-MendeMonth JulyLocation The Cévennes (Lozère – the southern part of the Massif Central)Distance 22.4KWhy do it This is one of the French classics, attracting a wide range of runners, including a fair elite section. In case you think it’s a

-altitude resorts of La Plagne. Race website: www.la-plagne.com/en/6000d-2007-en.phtmlMarvejols-Mende (July)2009 Date: tbcIf you’re looking for a wild introduction to racing in France, try this 22.4K in the protected wilderness of the Massif Central. The race starts

there. Each race has a page of its own:Les 100K du Périgord Noir, AprilL’ultramarathon du Salève, May Les 50K de la Côte des Légendes, MayLe Marathon de la Liberté, JuneLa Transbaie, JuneMarvejols-Mende, JulyLe Championnat du Canigou, AugustLe Marathon

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