Marathon participants and event details

The Bordeaux marathon, set for Sunday, November 8, will feature nearly 35,000 runners in the full marathon, half marathon, and 10-kilometer race. The events will start at cours de Verdun, near the Jardin public, at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 1:15 p.m., respectively, with the marathon finishing at Miroir d'eau and the shorter races ending at Place de la Bourse. The route will run along both sides of the Garonne River.

Parking restrictions begin early

Parking restrictions will start as early as Saturday afternoon, November 7, at 4 p.m. On cours de Verdun, parking will be banned between Place Tourny and Rue Cornac. Restrictions will also apply to the quays and alleys between Place des Quinconces and Maison écocitoyenne, as well as other areas along the race routes. Drivers are advised to look for temporary signs on site.

More parking restrictions on race day

On Sunday, November 8, parking restrictions will begin at 2 a.m. with the closure of cours de Verdun in both directions between Place Tourny and cours Portal. The quays from quai Louis-XVIII to quai de Richelieu will also be closed. Starting at 7 a.m., the entire race route will be closed to vehicles, including the Chaban-Delmas bridge. Several parking lots, including Grands-Hommes, Victor-Hugo, and Cité du Vin, will be closed or have restricted access.

Traffic and public transport disruptions

Traffic restrictions will impact areas such as Bacalan, the Bassins à flot, and the Chartrons, with disruptions expected from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. In the city center and on the right bank, disruptions will mainly occur between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Chaban-Delmas bridge is expected to reopen around 3 p.m., and the quays around 4 p.m., though these times are estimates based on event security and logistics.

Public transport changes and market status

Six tram lines—A, B, C, D, E, and F—will be disrupted from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Some metropolitan and regional bus routes will also be affected. Travelers should check route changes on the TBM network website and the regional transport site. Sunday morning markets will remain open at their usual hours, and the Jardin public will open at 2 p.m. The Tissot swimming pool will stay open but without its usual parking.

Return to normal conditions planned

Bordeaux Métropole expects a return to normal conditions around 7 p.m. on Sunday, with roads and facilities gradually reopening. The city plans to restore regular operations after the marathon events conclude.