On Sunday, October 5, 2025, the streets of Salon-de-Provence came alive with the footsteps of thousands of runners who had come to take on a sporting challenge: the Salon-de-Provence Marathon. Among them, three JJGK Aero employees embodied the values of passion and teamwork that drive our company every day. Mélanie, Patrick, and Yannick each chose their distance—half-marathon or marathon—to represent our team on the legendary tracks of Air Base 701 and through the city’s iconic streets.

One event, four challenges

This year, the organizers of the Salon-de-Provence Marathon offered four courses suitable for all skill levels:

• 5 km and 10 km for casual runners or those looking for a short-distance race,
• Half Marathon (21.1 km) and Marathon (42.195 km) for long-distance runners.

It was in these last two events that our three athletes decided to take on the challenge.

Profiles of Our Runners

Mélanie, Patrick, and Yannick

As an accounting manager at JJGK Aero, Mélanie crossed the finish line of the half-marathon in 2:12:38—a time that reflects her precision and dedication. For her, this challenge was an opportunity to step outside her comfort zone and demonstrate that it is possible to balance a professional career with a passion for sports.

A warehouse clerk and participant in the Paris Olympics “Marathon for All,” Patrick completed the 42.195 km in 3:48:30, placing in the top quarter of finishers. A remarkable performance for this running enthusiast, who combines endurance with daily logistics management.

Yannick, who has been a site manager at JJGK Aero for six months, is a seasoned marathon runner. Despite a time of 5:07:35, he managed his effort wisely, taking in every kilometer to savor the event’s unique atmosphere.

Huge congratulations to them for brilliantly rising to this challenge!