Trail Running

Orange Vélodrome Trail

Trail Running covering 2 km to 8 km with up to 250 m D+ in Marseille (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

LocationMarseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FranceShow on map(43.2694° N, 5.3957° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2019
Elevation gainUp to +250 m

Orange Vélodrome Trail is an endurance sporting event in Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR focused on Trail Running. First held in 2019, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include City Run, Urban Trail, Nature & Off-Road, Seaside & Coast.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 8 km (8 km, +250 m D+), Mode Team de 4 (8 km) (8 km, +250 m D+), Trail 4 km (4 km, +200 m D+), Mode Team de 4 (4 km) (4 km, +200 m D+), and Family Run (2 km, +100 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 (orangevelodrometrail.com).

Official website
Orange Vélodrome Trail in Marseille (Work: "Les Falaises du Devension-Calanques de Cassis", Photo: Tobi 87, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Les Falaises du Devension-Calanques de Cassis" · Photo: Tobi 87 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunUrban TrailNature & Off-RoadSeaside & CoastCulture & HistoryRelay

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 8 kmTrail Running8 km+250 m12 m - 117 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Mode Team de 4 (8 km)Trail Running8 km+250 m15 m - 120 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 4 kmTrail Running4 km+200 m18 m - 102 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Mode Team de 4 (4 km)Trail Running4 km+200 m21 m - 105 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Family RunTrail Running2 km+100 m24 m - 66 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
8 km
Elevation gain
+250 m D+
Elevation loss
-250 m D-
Altitude range
12 m - 117 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
6.3 % / 11.3 %
Course format
Loop course
8 km+250 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N1234567FS43.2694° N, 5.3957° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 12 m to 117 m above sea level (+250 m D+, -250 m D-)

Peak: 117 m·at 3.6 km·Ø 6.3 %
12 m47 m82 m117 m0 km1.6 km3.2 km4.8 km6.4 km8 km117 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Orange Vélodrome Trail take place?

Orange Vélodrome Trail takes place in Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR (start area at coordinates 43.2694° N, 5.3957° 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 Orange Vélodrome Trail?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 8 km (8 km, +250 m D+), Mode Team de 4 (8 km) (8 km, +250 m D+), Trail 4 km (4 km, +200 m D+), Mode Team de 4 (4 km) (4 km, +200 m D+), and Family Run (2 km, +100 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Orange Vélodrome Trail?

The main competition (Trail 8 km over 8 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +250 m of elevation gain and -250 m of elevation loss, ranging between 12 m and 117 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 Orange Vélodrome Trail?

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