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La Route du Sourire

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 5 km to 30 km in Lestrem (Hauts-de-France, France)

LocationLestrem, Hauts-de-France, FranceShow on map(50.6209° N, 2.6854° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +780 m

La Route du Sourire is an endurance sporting event in Lestrem, Hauts-de-France, FR focused on Trail Running, Walking & Hiking and Road Running. Key features include Charity Run, Nature & Off-Road, City Run, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Trail 30 km (30 km, +780 m D+), Walking 12 km (12 km, +54 m D+), Trail 10.5 km (10.5 km, +273 m D+), Walking 8 km (8 km, +36 m D+), Road Running 5.2 km (5.2 km, +23 m D+), and Walking 5 km (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 (laroutedusourire.fr).

Official website
La Route du Sourire in Lestrem (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

Charity RunNature & Off-RoadCity RunKids & Youth Races

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 30 kmTrail Running30 km+780 m18 m - 346 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 12 kmWalking & Hiking12 km+54 m21 m - 44 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 10.5 kmTrail Running10.5 km+273 m24 m - 139 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 8 kmWalking & Hiking8 km+36 m27 m - 42 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5.2 kmRoad Running5.2 km+23 m30 m - 40 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 5 kmWalking & Hiking5 km+22 m18 m - 27 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
30 km
Elevation gain
+780 m D+
Elevation loss
-780 m D-
Altitude range
18 m - 346 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.2 % / 9.4 %
Course format
Loop course
30 km+780 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N510152025FS50.6209° N, 2.6855° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 18 m to 346 m above sea level (+780 m D+, -780 m D-)

Peak: 346 m·at 13.6 km·Ø 5.2 %
18 m127 m237 m346 m0 km6 km12 km18 km24 km30 km346 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does La Route du Sourire take place?

La Route du Sourire takes place in Lestrem, Hauts-de-France, FR (start area at coordinates 50.6209° N, 2.6854° 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 La Route du Sourire?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Trail 30 km (30 km, +780 m D+), Walking 12 km (12 km, +54 m D+), Trail 10.5 km (10.5 km, +273 m D+), Walking 8 km (8 km, +36 m D+), Road Running 5.2 km (5.2 km, +23 m D+), and Walking 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running, Walking & Hiking and Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for La Route du Sourire?

The main competition (Trail 30 km over 30 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +780 m of elevation gain and -780 m of elevation loss, ranging between 18 m and 346 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 La Route du Sourire?

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