The 2026 edition of the Grenoble Ekiden by GIANT will take pale on Sunday, Octorber 11, 2026. This must-attend sporting event Grenoble’s Presqu’Île brings together many participants every year around the values of teanwork, performance and pushing personal boundaries.
Exclusive benefits for GIANT ecosystem employees
Do you work for an organization that is part of the GIANT ecosystem (CEA, CNRS, EMBL, ESRF, ILL, Grenoble Ecole de Management, Grenoble INP-UGA, Université Grenoble Alpes, STMicroelectronics)? Great news!
You have priority access to registration, along with several exclusive benefits:
- Special partner rate
- A GIANT gift for every runner
- Free training sessions twice a week from September to October, giving you the opportunity to prepare together as a team
How to register as a GIANT ecosystem partner ? Click HERE
Registration and practical information
Registration is now open. We encourage you to get your colleagues involved now and start putting your relay teams together!
Register your teams and access all the official information and regulations for GIANT partners HERE
About the race
The Ekiden is a 42.195 km marathon run as a relay by teams of six runners. Each distance must be completed by a different athlete, in the following order:
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- 1st runner: 5 km
- 2nd runner: 10 km
- 3rd runner: 5 km
- 4th runner: 10 km
- 5th runner: 5 km
- 6th runner: 7.195 km
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