Regulation

> Information regarding the 2026 edition is forthcoming. For reference, see the 2025 information below.

Marseille-Cassis - AG2R LA MONDIALE - 2026 Rules & Regulations


Article 1:

The 47th edition of Marseille-Cassis - AG2R LA MONDIALE is organized on October 25, 2026, by SCO Sainte Marguerite in Marseille.

Article 2:

It is expressly stated that runners participate in the competition under their own and exclusive responsibility. The transfer of race bibs is strictly prohibited. Any such transfer effectively releases the organization from liability in the event of an accident suffered or caused by a third party during the event. In case of an accident, both the person transferring and the person receiving the bib may be held liable. Any person managing group registrations is required to inform participants of the race rules and the bib transfer prohibition; they may also be held liable in the event of an accident.

Article 3:

It is strictly forbidden to run without a bib, with a photocopied bib, or with a bib from a previous edition. Any offender assumes full liability, and the organization cannot be held responsible for accidents suffered or caused by such individuals. Furthermore, the original bib holder whose bib has been photocopied will be systematically disqualified, and the organization reserves the right to take legal action against them.

Article 4:

Civil Liability: In accordance with the law, the organizers have taken out insurance covering the consequences of their civil liability, that of their employees, and all participants of Marseille-Cassis - AG2R LA MONDIALE with MAIF in Niort (Policy No. 1806984H).

Personal Accident: Non-licensed participants are strongly advised to take out a personal accident insurance policy. The organization is not responsible for gear bags or their contents. It is the responsibility of each competitor to take necessary measures to protect their personal effects (specifically waterproof bags in case of rain).

Article 5:

The organization reserves the right to cancel or terminate the event either at the request of the competent administrative authority or in the event of force majeure (bad weather, health reasons such as a pandemic or epidemic, security reasons, public order, etc.). In this case, refunds for participants who request them according to the established procedure will be limited to a maximum of 75% of the registration fee (excluding non-refundable options). Outside of race cancellation due to the force majeure mentioned above, participants shall not be entitled to any refund or compensation.

Article 6:

All entries are firm and final. Multiple registrations for the same person are prohibited. No refunds will be issued for individual or group registrations. Unassigned bibs within a group at the end of the registration period defined by the organization cannot be taken back or refunded.

Article 7:

The pricing for the 2026 edition of Marseille-Cassis - AG2R LA MONDIALE is as follows:

  • Individual Registration: €75 (incl. tax) per unit (excluding management fees for online registration and options).
  • FFA Licensed Individual Registration: Sold during a dedicated 24-hour session (limit 1,500 places): €70 (incl. tax) per unit (excluding management fees and options).
  • Group Registration (Companies, associations, clubs): Online reservation for 20 (min) to 100 (max) bibs: €80 (incl. tax) per bib (excluding management fees and options).
  • "Universities & Higher Education" Group Registration: Online reservation for 10 (min) to 50 (max) bibs. Session limited to 300 bibs: €70 (incl. tax) per bib (excluding management fees and options).

Article 8:

The event is open to licensed and non-licensed runners from the Junior U20 category (born in 2008 or earlier). Age categories will have separate rankings.

Article 9:

The event is open to para-athletes, with the exception of wheelchairs. Registration and the submission of medical proof (PPS certificate or FFA license) compliant with race regulations is mandatory for all participants (para-athletes and guides).

Article 10:

In accordance with the regulations in force of the French Athletics Federation (FFA), Article II-A, participation in "Marseille-Cassis - AG2R LA MONDIALE" is subject to the mandatory provision for each participant of medical proof. To do this, participants may present:

  • A PPS (Health Prevention Pass) certificate number with a validity period of one year, and valid on the date of the event, to be entered on the runner's account. The certificate must be completed online and established as of January 15, 2026.
  • OR a 2026-2027 license issued by the FFA and valid on the date of the event, "Athlé Compétition", or "Athlé Entreprise", or "Athlé running".
    Attention: "Athlé Santé", "Athlé Encadrement" or "Athlé Découverte" licenses are not accepted. Holders of one of these licenses or of a Pass must provide a PPS (Health Prevention Pass) certificate established from January 15, 2026.
  • As a reminder, neither a medical certificate nor any other document can be accepted to attest to the possession of the medical proof.

FOREIGN PARTICIPANTS

  • Foreign participants are required to provide a PPS (Health Prevention Pass) certificate number with a validity period of one year, even if they are holders of a competition license issued by a federation affiliated with World Athletics. The PPS certificate must be established as of January 15, 2026.
  • As a reminder, neither a medical certificate nor any other document can be accepted to attest to the possession of the medical proof.

Complete your PPS certificate online *

*Your PPS certificate can be completed starting from January 15, 2026


MINOR PARTICIPANTS

Marseille-Cassis - AG2R LA MONDIALE is open to people born in 2008 and before. Each participant born in 2008 and who would be 17 years old on Sunday, October 25, 2026 must:

  • Attach to their runner account a parental authorization - Parental authorization template
  • Provide medical proof:
    • A 2026-2027 license issued by the FFA and valid on the date of the event, "Athlé Compétition" or "Athlé running".
    • OR answer a Health Questionnaire on the FFA website, in order to generate a certificate number which will be entered on the registration form.
    • OR a medical certificate less than 6 months old on the date of the race.

Health Questionnaire for minors

*Health questionnaire accessible after the creation of a personal PPS account. The PPS certificate issued and the associated number are free for minors.

Article 11:

In the event of changes to race conditions for health or security reasons, preferential SAS (assigned exclusively on performance proof) and associated wave starts may be removed to ensure the smooth running of the race.

Article 12:

Bibs must be collected upon presentation of ID, registration confirmation, and medical proof (as per Article 9). No bibs will be distributed on race day.

Article 13:

The bib number must be fully legible during the race. Failure to display a visible number may result in disqualification.

Article 14:

Littering is prohibited on the entire course under penalty of disqualification. Specific cleanliness zones are set up at aid stations and must be respected.

Article 15:

Road safety is managed by the National Police and Gendarmerie. Medical services are provided by the SDIS 13 and the Marseille Marine Fire Battalion. Any organization doctor may disqualify a competitor for medical reasons.

Article 16:

Participants have a maximum of 1h30 to pass the Col de la Gineste and 3h to complete the entire course from the start of the last wave. After the sweep vehicle passes, competitors will not be ranked and must follow standard traffic laws. A final cut-off time at the Jean-Jacques Bontoux roundabout in Cassis is set for 12:45 PM.

Article 17:

Bicycles, scooters, strollers, and any wheeled or motorized vehicles are strictly forbidden. Accompanying persons or followers are prohibited. Non-compliance results in disqualification.

Article 18:

Competitors authorize organizers and their partners/media to use still or audiovisual images of them taken during the event for promotional or advertising purposes worldwide for the maximum duration allowed by law.

Article 19:

By registering, participants agree to receive promotional materials (goodies, flyers, samples) from the organization and its partners before, during, or after the race.

Article 20:

For race purposes, the organizer may send practical information regarding the race and registration to participants via email.

Article 21:

Competitors may request to be excluded from the results by checking the box on the registration form or by sending a registered letter to: SCO Ste Marguerite / Marseille-Cassis - AG2R LA MONDIALE, 1, Bd de la Pugette – 13009 Marseille.

Article 22:

Every competitor acknowledges having read these rules and accepts all clauses. They pledge not to start early and to complete the full distance.

Article 23:

These regulations are established in accordance with off-stadium race regulations.


Specific Regulations for Para-Athletes

Due to the course profile, wheelchair athletes are not permitted. This does not apply to other forms of disability. Authorized para-athletes should identify their disability during registration. Visually impaired athletes are limited to one guide (registration and medical proof mandatory for both).

Participation in Joëlettes

A maximum of two joëlettes are authorized annually. Every team member (runners/carriers and the occupant) must have a bib, follow race rules, and be 18 or older. Requests must be made to the organization before registrations open. No joëlette is authorized without specific prior approval.

To apply Joëlette participation, please use contact form

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