Trail des Pèlerins
At 753m above sea-level, this shorter format takes you into the spiritual heart of Alsace — it’s a richly concentrated medieval experience set deep within a lush, enchanted forest where ancient fortified castles emerge through the trees.
Race Category
Running Stones
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.
Find all the information on the supporters shuttle page.
Obernai, parking des remparts
Friday, May 15, from 11 am to 8 pm
Barr
Saturday, May 16, from 10:30 am to 12:30 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
Saturday, May 16 at 1:00 pm
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 4 waves of departures!
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 checkpoint in Ottrott authorizes assistance.
AFTER THE EVENT
For each race, there is an overall ranking - men and women - and an age category ranking - men and women.
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
Doctor, samaritans
Massage service
Post-race meals, refreshment stands
Awards ceremony
Entertainment
Men's and women's WC
Around the race
Plan your stay and check out all the tourist activities and experiences around Alsace Grand Est.
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