Sunday September 28th, 2025
Montbeliard, France
Distance: Half Marathon · 15K · 10K · 5K
Offical Race Web Site
On Sunday 29 September, you will take the fastest route of the Lion, the one that connects Belfort to Montbéliard.
In this Olympic year, we hope that many of you will participate in the 5 Km Solidaire, the 10 Km or the International Half Marathon.
Note that the non-timed 5 Km will be open to men this year, while the timed one will remain only for women.
A great atmosphere will be provided on the race course with 8 orchestras on the last 10 kilometers.
Last year, Le Lion, which supports the France half-marathon championships, brought together 5,000 participants and more than 20,000 spectators.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:00:26 | Nehemiah Kipyegon | KEN | |
| 2nd Male | 1:00:41 | Vincent Kimaiyo | KEN | |
| 3rd Male | 1:00:46 | Moses Kibet | KEN | |
| 4th Male | 1:01:08 | David Korichei | UGA | |
| Female | 1:07:54 | Daisy Jepkemei | KAZ | |
| 2nd Female | 1:09:58 | Annet Chemenich | UGA | |
| 3rd Female | 1:10:18 | Meselu Berhe | ETH | |
| 4th Female | 1:14:34 | Ophelie Serra | FRA |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
A relatively rolling course
It largely follows an old national road without any particular difficulties. It has a negative difference in altitude of 43 m in the Belfort Montbéliard direction. The race takes place on a privatized road. The participants are literally carried to the final sprint by thousands of spectators.
A great atmosphere will be ensured on the course. 8 orchestras will animate the last 10 kilometers. The record for the event in the Belfort Montbéliard direction is 59'53" since 2019. It is held by the late Kelvin Kiptum, the current marathon world record holder.
