Trail des Celtes
Legend has it that if you go there at night, you can meet elves. This intermediate route follows the Sentier des Merveilles towards Mont Sainte-Odile, skirts Niedermunster Abbey and climbs to the summit of the Heidenkopf.
Race Category
Running Stones
Finals Access
Introduction to the Trail des Celtes
You will set off on this 50K trail from Barr, a wine-growing town in the foothills of the Vosges mountains. Leaving the vineyard trails behind, the course plunges into dense forest, leading first to the Château du Landsberg, then on to Birkenfels. From there the trail winds its way to Mont Sainte-Odile — an iconic spiritual and cultural landmark that watches over the Alsace plain. As you descend, you’ll pass close to the hushed remains of Niedermunster Abbey,before beginning the climb to the Heidenkopf, steeped in legends of Elves and bordering an ancient Celtic site. For those with energy to spare, the climb up the Mündel Tower rewards you with a breathtaking 360° view. After this last difficulty, the course will continue in the middle of the vineyards and will go towards the city of Rosheim, famous for its doors, vestiges of the fortifications of the city, before joining the arrival on the ramparts of Obernai.
Practical Info
BEFORE THE EVENT
Runners and supporters shuttles are available from Obernai (parking du stade), find all the information on this page.
A shuttle system has been set up to facilitate travel for supporters to designated aid stations where assistance is permitted.
Find all the information on the supporters shuttle page.
Obernai, parking des remparts
- Saturday, May 16, from 9 am to 8 pm
To collect your bib you need to present:
- your ID
- QR code (you will receive it by e-mail a few weeks before the event)
- your race bag (need to be marked)
To ensure runners' safety, no bib may be collected by anyone other than the runner.
Find out the full list of mandatory equipment HERE.
DURING THE EVENT
Sunday, May 17 at 7:00 am
Barr
To avoid congestion, you will be assigned a start wave based on your overall UTMB ranking. It's possible to start in a later wave, but not in an earlier one. Note: There are 5 waves of departures!
When collecting the bib, each participant receives a 30-litre bag.
After having filled it with the items of their choice and closed it, they can deposit it at the start.
It will then be returned to Obernai upon arrival.
The assistance zone begins 500m before and ends 500m after the aid station, and there is only one assistant allowed per runner.
Supporters may still access the aid stations and encourage their runner, but no assistance may be provided at the points identified as "without assistance".
Check out the page for accompanying shuttle buses HERE.
The Mont Sainte-Odile checkpoint is closed for assistance.
The Kligenthal and Roshein checkpoints are open for assistance.
AFTER THE EVENT
For each race, there is an overall ranking - men and women - and an age category ranking - men and women - (see below further details for each category).
UTMB® World Series Events The first five men and the first five women in the general ranking, as well as the first runner man and woman in each category receive a trophy.
Awards and trophies are only distributed at the prize giving ceremony. It's mandatory to be present in order to receive them.
For more information, see the regulations HERE.
All the following post-race services are available in Obernai, just a few metres from the finish arch:
Men's and women's showers/changing rooms
Rest room
Finisher's prizes
Runners' bags
Doctor, samaritans
Massage service
Post-race meals, refreshment stands
Awards ceremony
Entertainment
Men's and women's WC
Around the race
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