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Courses des Balcons

Road Running and Trail Running covering 8.7 km to 21.1 km with up to 495 m D+ in Morestel (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

Location

Morestel, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.6790° N, 5.4648° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +495 m

Courses des Balcons is an endurance sporting event in Morestel, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Road Running, Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include City Run, Kids & Youth Races, Mountain, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Ronde des Couleurs (19.3 km) (19.3 km, +495 m D+), Walking 12 km (12 km, +54 m D+), Ronde des Couleurs (11.6 km) (11.6 km, +285 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Ronde des Couleurs (8.7 km) (8.7 km, +210 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 (uacmorestel.fr).

Official website

Courses des Balcons in Morestel (Work: "Grand Combin 2", Photo: Rémih, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Grand Combin 2" · Photo: **Rémih** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Kids & Youth Races Mountain Nature & Off-Road Forest

Races & distances (6)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+95 m	236 m - 276 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Ronde des Couleurs (19.3 km)	Trail Running	19.3 km	+495 m	239 m - 447 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Walking 12 km	Walking & Hiking	12 km	+54 m	242 m - 265 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Ronde des Couleurs (11.6 km)	Trail Running	11.6 km	+285 m	245 m - 365 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Road Running 10 km	Road Running	10 km	+45 m	248 m - 267 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Ronde des Couleurs (8.7 km)	Trail Running	8.7 km	+210 m	236 m - 324 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

21.1 km

Elevation gain

+95 m D+

Elevation loss

-95 m D-

Altitude range

236 m - 276 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

21.1 km+95 m D+Peak 276 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 236 m to 276 m above sea level (+95 m D+, -95 m D-)

Peak: 276 m·at 15 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Courses des Balcons take place?

Courses des Balcons takes place in Morestel, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.679° N, 5.4648° 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 Courses des Balcons?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Ronde des Couleurs (19.3 km) (19.3 km, +495 m D+), Walking 12 km (12 km, +54 m D+), Ronde des Couleurs (11.6 km) (11.6 km, +285 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Ronde des Couleurs (8.7 km) (8.7 km, +210 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running, Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Courses des Balcons?

The main competition (Half Marathon over 21.1 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +95 m of elevation gain and -95 m of elevation loss, ranging between 236 m and 276 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 Courses des Balcons?

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