Breath of Gers

Road Running and Walking & Hiking covering 10 km to 21.1 km with up to 32 m D+ in Auch (Occitanie, France)

Location

Auch, Occitanie, FranceShow on map(43.6464° N, 0.5867° E)

Date & StatusMarch 21, 2027Date confirmed

First edition1988

Elevation gainUp to +187 m

Breath of Gers is an endurance sporting event in Auch, Occitanie, FR focused on Road Running and Walking & Hiking. First held in 1988, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include City Run, Nature & Off-Road, Festive, Costume Run.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Half Marathon (21.1 km, +33 m D+), Half Marathon Handi (21.1 km, +32 m D+), Timed Nordic walking (10.5 km, +187 m D+), Walk (10.5 km, +187 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +14 m D+), and 10 km Disabled (10 km, +45 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for March 21, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (lesouffledugers.fr).

Official website

Breath of Gers in Auch (Work: "Dublin Marathon - October 2011", Photo: William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Dublin Marathon - October 2011" · Photo: **William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Nature & Off-Road Festive Costume Run Adaptive & Parasports

Races & distances (6)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+33 m	129 m - 162 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon Handi	Road Running	21.1 km	+32 m	128 m - 141 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Timed Nordic walking	Walking & Hiking	10.5 km	+187 m	128 m - 230 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Walk	Walking & Hiking	10.5 km	+187 m	128 m - 230 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Road Running 10 km	Road Running	10 km	+14 m	129 m - 143 m	Loop course	Route & profile
10 km Disabled	Road Running	10 km	+45 m	125 m - 144 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

21.1 km

Elevation gain

+33 m D+

Elevation loss

-33 m D-

Altitude range

129 m - 162 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.3 % / 5.2 %

Course format

Loop course

21.1 km+33 m D+Peak 162 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 129 m to 162 m above sea level (+33 m D+, -33 m D-)

Peak: 162 m·at 11.4 km·Ø 0.3 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Breath of Gers take place?

Breath of Gers takes place in Auch, Occitanie, FR (start area at coordinates 43.6464° N, 0.5867° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for March 21, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Breath of Gers?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Half Marathon (21.1 km, +33 m D+), Half Marathon Handi (21.1 km, +32 m D+), Timed Nordic walking (10.5 km, +187 m D+), Walk (10.5 km, +187 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +14 m D+), and 10 km Disabled (10 km, +45 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Breath of Gers?

The main competition (Half Marathon over 21.1 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +33 m of elevation gain and -33 m of elevation loss, ranging between 129 m and 162 m above sea level. An interactive course map with a verified 3D GPS track, kilometer markers, and GPX download is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Breath of Gers?

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