Ekiden du Platal

Road Running covering 20 km to 42.2 km in Palaiseau (Île-de-France, France)

Location

Palaiseau, Île-de-France, FranceShow on map(48.7183° N, 2.2498° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Ekiden du Platal is an endurance sporting event in Palaiseau, Île-de-France, FR focused on Road Running. Key features include Relay, Festive, Seaside & Coast, Island.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Ekiden (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and The "Baby Ekiden" (20 km, +90 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 (ekiden-platal.fr).

Official website

Ekiden du Platal in Palaiseau (Work: "Runners @ Marathon de Paris @ Seine @ Paris", Photo: Guilhem Vellut from Paris, France, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Runners @ Marathon de Paris @ Seine @ Paris" · Photo: **Guilhem Vellut from Paris, France** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

Relay Festive Seaside & Coast Island Costume Run Ekiden Relay

Races & distances (2)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Ekiden	Road Running	42.2 km	+190 m	105 m - 147 m	Multi-lap course	Route & profile
The "Baby Ekiden"	Road Running	20 km	+90 m	108 m - 128 m	Multi-lap course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+190 m D+

Elevation loss

-190 m D-

Altitude range

105 m - 147 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Multi-lap course

42.2 km+190 m D+Peak 147 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 105 m to 147 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 147 m·at 7.4 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Ekiden du Platal take place?

Ekiden du Platal takes place in Palaiseau, Île-de-France, FR (start area at coordinates 48.7183° N, 2.2498° 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 Ekiden du Platal?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Ekiden (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and The "Baby Ekiden" (20 km, +90 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Ekiden du Platal?

The main competition (Ekiden over 42.2 km) is designed as a multi-lap course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 105 m and 147 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 Ekiden du Platal?

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