The Colored Strides

Road Running covering 500 m to 5.5 km in Bourges (Centre-Val de Loire, France)

Location

Bourges, Centre-Val de Loire, FranceShow on map(47.0596° N, 2.3956° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +25 m

The Colored Strides is an endurance sporting event in Bourges, Centre-Val de Loire, FR focused on Road Running. Key features include Festive, City Run, Lakes & Ponds, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including 5.5km Course (5.5 km, +25 m D+), 3km Course (3 km, +14 m D+), and 500m Course (500 m, +2 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 (helloasso.com).

Official website

The Colored Strides in Bourges (Work: "Aerial image of Château de Chambord (view from the northwest)", Photo: Carsten Steger, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Aerial image of Château de Chambord (view from the northwest)" · Photo: **Carsten Steger** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Festive City Run Lakes & Ponds Kids & Youth Races

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
5.5km Course	Road Running	5.5 km	+25 m	249 m - 259 m	Loop course	Route & profile
3km Course	Road Running	3 km	+14 m	252 m - 258 m	Loop course	Route & profile
500m Course	Road Running	500 m	+2 m	255 m - 257 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

5.5 km

Elevation gain

+25 m D+

Elevation loss

-25 m D-

Altitude range

249 m - 259 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

5.5 km+25 m D+Peak 259 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 249 m to 259 m above sea level (+25 m D+, -25 m D-)

Peak: 259 m·at 2.1 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The Colored Strides take place?

The Colored Strides takes place in Bourges, Centre-Val de Loire, FR (start area at coordinates 47.0596° N, 2.3956° 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 The Colored Strides?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including 5.5km Course (5.5 km, +25 m D+), 3km Course (3 km, +14 m D+), and 500m Course (500 m, +2 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for The Colored Strides?

The main competition (5.5km Course over 5.5 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +25 m of elevation gain and -25 m of elevation loss, ranging between 249 m and 259 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 The Colored Strides?

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