Trail RunningWalking & Hiking

Nîmes Urban Trail

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 10 km to 42 km with up to 1,100 m D+ in Nîmes (Occitanie, France)

LocationNimes, Occitanie, FranceShow on map(43.8349° N, 4.3596° E)
Date & StatusFebruary 21, 2027Date confirmed
First edition2014
Elevation gainUp to +1,100 m

Nîmes Urban Trail is an endurance sporting event in Nimes, Occitanie, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. First held in 2014, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include Urban Trail, City Run, Culture & History, Festive.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 42 km (42 km, +1,100 m D+), Trail 24 km (24 km, +650 m D+), Trail 16 km (16 km, +480 m D+), Trail 10 km (10 km, +320 m D+), and 10 km Hike (10 km, +320 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for February 21, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (nimesurbantrail.com).

Official website
Nîmes Urban Trail in Nimes (Work: "Cirque de Gavarnie - Pyrenäen", Photo: W. Bulach, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Cirque de Gavarnie - Pyrenäen" · Photo: W. Bulach · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Urban TrailCity RunCulture & HistoryFestiveNature & Off-RoadLandmarks & MonumentsUntimed

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 42 kmTrail Running42 km+1,100 m35 m - 497 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 24 kmTrail Running24 km+650 m38 m - 311 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 16 kmTrail Running16 km+480 m41 m - 243 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 10 kmTrail Running10 km+320 m44 m - 178 mLoop courseRoute & profile
10 km HikeWalking & Hiking10 km+320 m47 m - 181 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42 km
Elevation gain
+1,100 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,100 m D-
Altitude range
35 m - 497 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.2 % / 9.4 %
Course format
Loop course
42 km+1,100 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS43.8349° N, 4.3596° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 35 m to 497 m above sea level (+1,100 m D+, -1,100 m D-)

Peak: 497 m·at 24.3 km·Ø 5.2 %
35 m189 m343 m497 m0 km8.4 km16.8 km25.2 km33.6 km42 km497 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Nîmes Urban Trail take place?

Nîmes Urban Trail takes place in Nimes, Occitanie, FR (start area at coordinates 43.8349° N, 4.3596° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for February 21, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Nîmes Urban Trail?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 42 km (42 km, +1,100 m D+), Trail 24 km (24 km, +650 m D+), Trail 16 km (16 km, +480 m D+), Trail 10 km (10 km, +320 m D+), and 10 km Hike (10 km, +320 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Nîmes Urban Trail?

The main competition (Trail 42 km over 42 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,100 m of elevation gain and -1,100 m of elevation loss, ranging between 35 m and 497 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 Nîmes Urban Trail?

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