The marathon of Annecy was elected "sweet spot 2004, 2005 and 2006" in a Net surfers poll (marathoninfo).

Comments: "Thanks to a privileged scenery, of a seasoned organization (29th edition in 2008), of a fast circuit, the “marathon du lac d’Annecy” has indeed all it takes to become or remain amongst the greatest French marathons.
What is missing? Better conviviality? Bigger sponsors? In fact not much that could disappoint the amateur marathon runner. Get in your running shoes.
The 2008 edition of the “marathon du lac d’Annecy” will for once be in March: on Sunday 13. The semi-marathon and the 14 races for youngsters from 7 to 15, organized on the same day should once again attract crowds of "galloping bipeds" on the shore of the lake for this “road runners” festival.