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Bike and Run of the Merville Battery

Bike & Run and Mountain Biking covering 5 km to 40 km in Merville-Franceville-Plage (Normandy, France)

LocationMerville-Franceville-Plage, Normandy, FranceShow on map(49.2789° N, 0.2009° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +1,040 m

Bike and Run of the Merville Battery is an endurance sporting event in Merville-Franceville-Plage, Normandy, FR focused on Bike & Run, Mountain Biking and Road Running. Key features include Seaside & Coast, Relay.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including MTB 40 km (40 km, +1,040 m D+), MTB 27 km (27 km, +702 m D+), Bike & Run (15 km) (15 km, +68 m D+), Bike & Run (10 km) (10 km, +45 m D+), Battery Strides (10 km, +45 m D+), and Battery Run (5 km, +22 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (cotefleurietriathlon.fr).

Official website
Bike and Run of the Merville Battery in Merville-Franceville-Plage (Work: "Cross country runners at MACCL Heaton Park", Photo: King Februarius, License: CC0 1.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Cross country runners at MACCL Heaton Park" · Photo: King Februarius · Wikimedia CommonsCC0 1.0
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Event characteristics

Seaside & CoastRelay

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MTB 40 kmMountain Biking40 km+1,040 m2 m - 439 mLoop courseRoute & profile
MTB 27 kmMountain Biking27 km+702 m5 m - 300 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Bike & Run (15 km)Bike & Run15 km+68 m8 m - 37 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Bike & Run (10 km)Bike & Run10 km+45 m11 m - 30 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Battery StridesRoad Running10 km+45 m14 m - 33 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Battery RunRoad Running5 km+22 m2 m - 11 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
40 km
Elevation gain
+1,040 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,040 m D-
Altitude range
2 m - 439 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.2 % / 9.4 %
Course format
Loop course
40 km+1,040 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N5101520253035FS49.2789° N, 0.2009° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 2 m to 439 m above sea level (+1,040 m D+, -1,040 m D-)

Peak: 439 m·at 21.6 km·Ø 5.2 %
2 m148 m293 m439 m0 km8 km16 km24 km32 km40 km439 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Bike and Run of the Merville Battery take place?

Bike and Run of the Merville Battery takes place in Merville-Franceville-Plage, Normandy, FR (start area at coordinates 49.2789° N, 0.2009° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Bike and Run of the Merville Battery?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including MTB 40 km (40 km, +1,040 m D+), MTB 27 km (27 km, +702 m D+), Bike & Run (15 km) (15 km, +68 m D+), Bike & Run (10 km) (10 km, +45 m D+), Battery Strides (10 km, +45 m D+), and Battery Run (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Bike & Run, Mountain Biking and Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Bike and Run of the Merville Battery?

The main competition (MTB 40 km over 40 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,040 m of elevation gain and -1,040 m of elevation loss, ranging between 2 m and 439 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Bike and Run of the Merville Battery?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (cotefleurietriathlon.fr).