Trail Running

Le Défi des Plages

Trail Running covering 12.5 km in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

LocationSaintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FranceShow on map(43.4502° N, 4.4285° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +325 m

Le Défi des Plages is an endurance sporting event in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Seaside & Coast, Desert.

The competition program features Trail 12.5 km (12.5 km, +325 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 (thegoodarles.com).

Official website
Le Défi des Plages in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (Work: "Western Desert, Sahara Desert, Egypt", Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, License: CC BY 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Western Desert, Sahara Desert, Egypt" · Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadSeaside & CoastDesert

Races & distances (1)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 12.5 kmTrail Running12.5 km+325 m2 m - 138 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Trail 12.5 km12.5 km
Distance
12.5 km
Elevation gain
+325 m D+
Elevation loss
-325 m D-
Altitude range
2 m - 138 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.2 % / 9.4 %
Course format
Loop course
12.5 km+325 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N246810FS43.4502° N, 4.4285° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 2 m to 138 m above sea level (+325 m D+, -325 m D-)

Peak: 138 m·at 7.6 km·Ø 5.2 %
2 m47 m93 m138 m0 km2.5 km5 km7.5 km10 km12.5 km138 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Le Défi des Plages take place?

Le Défi des Plages takes place in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR (start area at coordinates 43.4502° N, 4.4285° 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 Le Défi des Plages?

The competition program features Trail 12.5 km (12.5 km, +325 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Le Défi des Plages?

The main competition (Trail 12.5 km over 12.5 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +325 m of elevation gain and -325 m of elevation loss, ranging between 2 m and 138 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 Le Défi des Plages?

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