Cloudy, rainy, windy weather and sunny spells are what Météo France is forecasting for the route of the 20,000 runners who will set off on Sunday October 27 for the 45th edition of Marseille-Cassis.
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The famous Marseille-Cassis 20 km race returns for its 45th edition. It will take place this Sunday, October 27, from the Vélodrome stadium to the heights of Cassis, avenue des Albizzi. Should you bring your umbrella, your sunglasses or your little sweater? Two days before the start, France 3 Provence-Alpes gives you the forecasts.
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According to Météo France, the start of the race from Marseille will take place under overcast skies with intermittent rain. A weather that will recall the previous edition of 2023. Still according to forecasters, the cloud ceiling could descend on the Col de la Gineste. In the late morning, the weather will clear up and the rain will stop.
For runners, rain is not a handicap, recalls Claude Ravel, president of the SCO Sainte-Marguerite and co-founder of the race. “If it rains, it’s not too bad. Ultimately, it’s easier in the rain, not heavy rain, but a little rain refreshes the body much more than if it’s 2,526 degrees, where there is danger at the finish for the runners“, he confided on the set of France 3 Provence-Alpes, this Wednesday, October 23.
Météo France assures that the wind will not disturb the runners much. On the majority of the route, a wind of 10 to 15 km/h will be felt. It will be a little stronger on arrival at the Col de la Gineste, between 25 and 30 km/h.
Regarding temperatures, at the hottest of the day, it will be between 20 and 21 degrees. The minimum temperature is estimated between 14 and 15 degrees.
While the 2022 edition experienced strong heat from the start, the weather forecast institute assures that this year it will be a “autumn weather, overcast, intermittent rain and a little wind“However, given the current weather, the climatic situation can change quickly.
Whether it’s raining, windy or sunny, we recommend that you hydrate throughout the race, in particular thanks to the refreshments provided for this purpose. 20,000 people are expected for this new edition.
Course Marseille-Cassis 2024
October 27, 2024
The Marseille-Cassis half-marathon returns on Sunday October 27. Departing from the Orange Vélodrome stadium at 9 a.m., the 20,000 participants will cross the Calanques national park to arrive in Cassis after 20 km of racing. An event to follow live and on video on paca.france3.fr, which will also allow you to see the arrival of each runner in images thanks to its special camera placed at the end of the race
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Event location: Marseille
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