Run in Lyon 2026 sees high marathon dropout rates

The Run in Lyon 2026 took place on Sunday, October 4, featuring 36,000 participants across 5 km, 10 km, semi-marathon, and marathon distances. In the marathon event, Alexis Garod won the men's race with a time of 2:23:44, while Anne-Sophie Chaume took first place in the women's category with a time of 2:47:48.

Data from the event indicates a high number of missing finishers in the marathon. Out of approximately 7,000 announced participants, only 5,591 appeared in the final rankings. This discrepancy of 1,409 people represents over 20% of the announced field. While it is unclear how many were official abandonments versus non-starters, the gap suggests a potential abandonment rate exceeding 15%, which is significantly higher than the typical 7% to 8% seen in standard marathons. Unusually high temperatures during the race are cited as a complicating factor for participants.