Morhad Amdouni and Anaïs Quemener Crowned 2026 French Marathon Champions

At the 2026 French Marathon Championships held during the Marathon des Deux Rives in Ambès, Morhad Amdouni and Anaïs Quemener secured the men's and women's national titles respectively. Amdouni, aged 37 and already the French marathon record holder since 2024 with a time of 2h03'47'', claimed his first French marathon crown by finishing in 2h13'22''. He outran competitors Florian Caro and Freddy Guimard, who finished second and third with times of 2h15'20'' and 2h17'44''. This victory marks Amdouni's tenth national gold medal across various disciplines including cross-country and track events.

In the women's race, 35-year-old Anaïs Quemener won her third national marathon title, adding to victories in 2016 and 2022. She completed the course in 2h47'35'', well behind her personal best of 2h28'48'' set in February 2024. Alice Michel and Anne Moulin followed in second and third places, timing 2h41'16'' and 2h44'07'' respectively.

The championship was a showcase of endurance and experience, with Amdouni and Quemener consolidating their places as France's top marathon runners. Their performances highlight both consistency and dedication to long-distance running within the national athletics sphere.