The Nantes runner, already closely followed online, is preparing her entry for the 2027 Nagoya Marathon and is seeking partners to fund the project.
Elisa Bernard, a runner from Nantes followed by an active community on social media, has set herself a new and ambitious goal: to take part in the largest marathon reserved exclusively for women in the world. The event will take place on March 14, 2027, in Nagoya, Japan.
According to reports in the regional press, the athlete hopes to be among the few French women on the start line of the race. Competing at an event of this scale requires rigorous preparation, but also significant logistics, including travel, accommodation and entry fees for an international competition.
It is precisely on this point that the runner is now seeking outside support. To make her project a reality, she is looking for partners who may be able to back her financially or with equipment. This approach reflects a common reality in high-level amateur athletics, where athletes often have to bear a substantial share of their own costs.
The Nagoya Marathon, known for its strong female participation, attracts runners from around the world every year. For a French athlete, lining up there represents both a sporting challenge and an opportunity to promote women's running.
It remains to be seen whether Elisa Bernard will be able to gather the necessary backing before the 2027 deadline. Her career and online visibility could work in her favour with potential partners.
According to reports in the regional press, the athlete hopes to be among the few French women on the start line of the race. Competing at an event of this scale requires rigorous preparation, but also significant logistics, including travel, accommodation and entry fees for an international competition.
It is precisely on this point that the runner is now seeking outside support. To make her project a reality, she is looking for partners who may be able to back her financially or with equipment. This approach reflects a common reality in high-level amateur athletics, where athletes often have to bear a substantial share of their own costs.
The Nagoya Marathon, known for its strong female participation, attracts runners from around the world every year. For a French athlete, lining up there represents both a sporting challenge and an opportunity to promote women's running.
It remains to be seen whether Elisa Bernard will be able to gather the necessary backing before the 2027 deadline. Her career and online visibility could work in her favour with potential partners.
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Source: Ouest-France