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Boucles de l'Aa

Trail Running and Road Running covering 5 km to 18.7 km in Gravelines (Hauts-de-France, France)

LocationGravelines, Hauts-de-France, FranceShow on map(50.9871° N, 2.1255° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +486 m

Boucles de l'Aa is an endurance sporting event in Gravelines, Hauts-de-France, FR focused on Trail Running, Road Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Public Park, Nature & Off-Road, Kids & Youth Races, Seaside & Coast.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 18.7 km (18.7 km, +486 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), Walking 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Trail 5 km (5 km, +130 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 (dhennaert.wixsite.com).

Official website
Boucles de l'Aa in Gravelines (Work: "Cap Blanc-Nez, view to the cliffs of Dover", Photo: Dguendel, License: CC BY 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Cap Blanc-Nez, view to the cliffs of Dover" · Photo: Dguendel · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

Public ParkNature & Off-RoadKids & Youth RacesSeaside & CoastMulti-DayCity Run

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 18.7 kmTrail Running18.7 km+486 m8 m - 212 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m11 m - 30 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 10 kmWalking & Hiking10 km+45 m14 m - 33 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 5 kmTrail Running5 km+130 m17 m - 72 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
18.7 km
Elevation gain
+486 m D+
Elevation loss
-486 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 212 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.2 % / 9.4 %
Course format
Loop course
18.7 km+486 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N51015FS50.9871° N, 2.1255° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 212 m above sea level (+486 m D+, -486 m D-)

Peak: 212 m·at 5.9 km·Ø 5.2 %
8 m76 m144 m212 m0 km3.7 km7.5 km11.2 km15 km18.7 km212 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Boucles de l'Aa take place?

Boucles de l'Aa takes place in Gravelines, Hauts-de-France, FR (start area at coordinates 50.9871° N, 2.1255° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Boucles de l'Aa?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 18.7 km (18.7 km, +486 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), Walking 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Trail 5 km (5 km, +130 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running, Road Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Boucles de l'Aa?

The main competition (Trail 18.7 km over 18.7 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +486 m of elevation gain and -486 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 212 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 Boucles de l'Aa?

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