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EL 1258
Salses-le-Château, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
55 km28 km
High AltitudeMountain+3
Fast Hiking · Ultra-Distance Hikes · 12 Events · 27 Races
Ultra-Distance Hikes
12 verified events with 27 individual races (2 confirmed dates) complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events122 confirmed dates
Competitions27Races & courses
Distances6 - 55 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+1,570 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Fast hiking The 1,000 Steps of Sète
Sète, France
December 13, 2026Date confirmed
14 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+2
Photo: iMahesh · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFast HikingFFRandonnée
Open Fast Hiking Alpes Mancelles
Saint-Léonard-des-Bois, France
February 7, 2027Date confirmed
19 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Photo: iMahesh · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFast HikingFFRandonnée
Open Fast Hiking Vielle-Aure
Vielle-Aure, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
20 km17.5 km10.5 km6 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+1
Photo: iMahesh · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFast HikingFFRandonnée
Open Fast Hiking The Marseillais Challenge
Roquevaire, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
15 km9 km12 h
High AltitudeMountain+4
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Open Fast Hiking Sorède
Sorède, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
17 km9.3 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+2
Photo: iMahesh · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFast HikingFFRandonnée
Open Fast Hiking Bagnères-de-Bigorre
Bagnères-de-Bigorre, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
20 km13.5 km12 km
MountainNature & Off-Road
Photo: iMahesh · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFast HikingFFRandonnée
Fast Hiking Hamars
Le Hom, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
14 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | EL 1258 | Salses-le-Château, Occitanie, FR | Fast Hiking | 55 km28 km |
| Date to be announced | Open Fast Hiking Vielle-Aure | Vielle-Aure, Occitanie, FR | Fast Hiking | 20 km17.5 km10.5 km6 km |
| Date to be announced | Open Fast Hiking The Marseillais Challenge | Roquevaire, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Fast Hiking | 15 km9 km12 h |
| Date to be announced | Open Fast Hiking Sorède | Sorède, Occitanie, FR | Fast Hiking | 17 km9.3 km |
| Date to be announced | Open Fast Hiking Bagnères-de-Bigorre | Bagnères-de-Bigorre, Occitanie, FR | Fast Hiking | 20 km13.5 km12 km |
| Date to be announced | Fast Hiking Hamars | Le Hom, Normandy, FR | Fast Hiking | 14 km |
| Date to be announced | Open Fast Hiking Mont des Cats | Berthen, Hauts-de-France, FR | Fast Hiking | 16 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Open fast hiking Puyvalador | Puyvalador, Occitanie, FR | Fast Hiking | 14 km |
| Date to be announced | The Trace 6/46 | Morbier, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Fast Hiking | 21.7 km15 km |
| Date to be announced | Open Fast Hiking Iraty-Larrau | Larrau, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Fast Hiking | 20 km11 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2026 | Fast hiking The 1,000 Steps of Sète | Sète, Occitanie, FR | Fast Hiking | 14 km |
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2027 | Open Fast Hiking Alpes Mancelles | Saint-Léonard-des-Bois, Pays de la Loire, FR | Fast Hiking | 19 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Ultra-hiking challenges cover 40 km to 100 km in a single push, often including overnight sections and full checkpoint support. Fast-paced hiking and speed trekking on marked mountain and long-distance trails with lightweight gear. In this Ultra-Distance Hikes directory, RunningCompass curates 12 events comprising 27 individual races, including 2 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 6 km to 55 km and elevation gains up to +1,570 m. Key host locations include Salses-le-Château, Sète, Saint-Léonard-des-Bois, Vielle-Aure. Notable events in this selection include EL 1258, Fast hiking The 1,000 Steps of Sète, Open Fast Hiking Alpes Mancelles.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Ultra-Distance Hikes?
This overview currently includes 12 verified events featuring 27 individual races. Of these, 2 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 10 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Ultra-Distance Hikes?
Races in this selection span distances of 6 km to 55 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +1,570 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Fast Hiking.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Ultra-Distance Hikes?
Top host locations include Salses-le-Château, Sète, Saint-Léonard-des-Bois, Vielle-Aure, Roquevaire. Representative events in the catalog include EL 1258, Fast hiking The 1,000 Steps of Sète, Open Fast Hiking Alpes Mancelles, Open Fast Hiking Vielle-Aure. Ultra-hiking challenges cover 40 km to 100 km in a single push, often including overnight sections and full checkpoint support.
How can I inspect route maps, elevation charts, and date filters for Ultra-Distance Hikes?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 27 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.