Blackmouths Race

Trail Running covering 5 km to 10 km with up to 134 m D+ in La Ricamarie (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

Location

La Ricamarie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.4041° N, 4.3607° E)

Date & StatusJanuary 31, 2027Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +134 m

Blackmouths Race is an endurance sporting event in La Ricamarie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include Forest, Nature & Off-Road, Mountain.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Trail 10 km (10 km, +134 m D+), and Trail 5 km (5 km, +67 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for January 31, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (aco-firminy.athle.fr).

Official website

Blackmouths Race in La Ricamarie (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

Forest Nature & Off-Road Mountain

Races & distances (2)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Trail 10 km	Trail Running	10 km	+134 m	585 m - 650 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 5 km	Trail Running	5 km	+67 m	586 m - 649 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

10 km

Elevation gain

+134 m D+

Elevation loss

-134 m D-

Altitude range

585 m - 650 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

2.7 % / 14.8 %

Course format

Loop course

10 km+134 m D+Peak 650 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 585 m to 650 m above sea level (+134 m D+, -134 m D-)

Peak: 650 m·at 6.9 km·Ø 2.7 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Blackmouths Race take place?

Blackmouths Race takes place in La Ricamarie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.4041° N, 4.3607° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for January 31, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Blackmouths Race?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Trail 10 km (10 km, +134 m D+), and Trail 5 km (5 km, +67 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Blackmouths Race?

The main competition (Trail 10 km over 10 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +134 m of elevation gain and -134 m of elevation loss, ranging between 585 m and 650 m above sea level. An interactive course map with a verified 3D GPS track, kilometer markers, and GPX download is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Blackmouths Race?

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