Ekiden trail grandes heures nature

Besançon pulls out all the stops: an ekiden that combines nature and heritage and an atmosphere where you swap your routine for a good dose of adrenaline and fun. Spoiler: if you're a fan of trail running, partying and friends, you've found your spot!

What you'll find there:

• A marathon in relay teams of six: everyone runs their own loop and brings glory back to the group. The lazy ones in 5 km road, the motivated ones in 10 km trail, and the…(un)balanced ones in 7.5 km mixed.

• An off-road festival where you can learn or shine: MTB, canoeing, climbing, orienteering, your patience…

• A collective state of mind: create your dream team or join one on site. No excuses for staying on the sidelines, here, everyone finds their place.

Course focus:

Be careful, it's not just your Sunday stroll! The Ekiden grandes heures nature is a sport... life-size. Between trail and road, each loop is a postcard where the diversity of terrain and landscapes will surprise you. The emblematic hills of the region are yours, where your calves scream, but your heart is amazed. A nice detour through the historic center listed as UNESCO for the "I run and I educate myself" side. And the Doubs loop? We have no words, it's so beautiful. And to top it all off, the start is at 7 p.m. to run under a sky that turns golden. Watch out for the photographer and bring out your best profile for your #goldenhour photo.

3 (very) good reasons to participate:

• An original challenge: fan of road speed, trail running or a bit of both, there is a loop tailor-made for you;

• The opportunity to share a unique adventure with your friends or meet other enthusiasts who will become your Strava Kudos distributors;

• Tread one of the high places of outdoor sports, the Grand Besançon!