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Purple Rouen

Road Running and Walking & Hiking covering 5 km to 10 km with up to 30 m D+ in Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray (Normandy, France)

LocationSaint-Étienne-du-Rouvray, Normandy, FranceShow on map(49.3859° N, 1.0730° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +30 m

Purple Rouen is an endurance sporting event in Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray, Normandy, FR focused on Road Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, City Run.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Course en forêt 10 km (10 km, +30 m D+), Course en forêt 5km (5 km, +30 m D+), and Marche en forêt 5km (5 km, +30 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 (purplerouen.fr).

Official website
Purple Rouen in Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray (Work: "Falaise d'Aval - Étretat, Frankreich", Photo: W. Bulach, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Falaise d'Aval - Étretat, Frankreich" · Photo: W. Bulach · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadForestCity Run

Races & distances (3)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Course en forêt 10 kmRoad Running10 km+30 m10 m - 23 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course en forêt 5kmRoad Running5 km+30 m13 m - 26 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Marche en forêt 5kmWalking & Hiking5 km+30 m16 m - 29 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
10 km
Elevation gain
+30 m D+
Elevation loss
-30 m D-
Altitude range
10 m - 23 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.6 % / 1.1 %
Course format
Loop course
10 km+30 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N2468FS49.3859° N, 1.0730° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 10 m to 23 m above sea level (+30 m D+, -30 m D-)

Peak: 23 m·at 5.3 km·Ø 0.6 %
10 m14 m19 m23 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km23 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Purple Rouen take place?

Purple Rouen takes place in Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray, Normandy, FR (start area at coordinates 49.3859° N, 1.073° 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 Purple Rouen?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Course en forêt 10 km (10 km, +30 m D+), Course en forêt 5km (5 km, +30 m D+), and Marche en forêt 5km (5 km, +30 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Purple Rouen?

The main competition (Course en forêt 10 km over 10 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +30 m of elevation gain and -30 m of elevation loss, ranging between 10 m and 23 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 Purple Rouen?

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