Trail Running

The Marcaires Trail

Trail Running covering 12 km to 65 km with up to 3,300 m D+ in Muhlbach-sur-Munster (Grand Est, France)

LocationMuhlbach-sur-Munster, Grand Est, FranceShow on map(48.0338° N, 7.0451° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +3,300 m

The Marcaires Trail is an endurance sporting event in Muhlbach-sur-Munster, Grand Est, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Mountain, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail of the Marcaires (65 km, +3,300 m D+), The Muhlbach Challenge (34 km, +1,650 m D+), Little Marcaires Race (12 km, +650 m D+), and Little Marcaire Walk (12 km, +650 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 (traildesmarcaires.com).

Official website
The Marcaires Trail in Muhlbach-sur-Munster (Work: "Spitzkoepfe", Photo: Nicolas Torquet, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Spitzkoepfe" · Photo: Nicolas Torquet · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadForestMountainHigh AltitudeWaterfall

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail of the MarcairesTrail Running65 km+3,300 m545 m - 1,931 mLoop courseRoute & profile
The Muhlbach ChallengeTrail Running34 km+1,650 m548 m - 1,241 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Little Marcaires RaceTrail Running12 km+650 m551 m - 824 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Little Marcaire WalkTrail Running12 km+650 m554 m - 827 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
65 km
Elevation gain
+3,300 m D+
Elevation loss
-3,300 m D-
Altitude range
545 m - 1,931 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
10.2 % / 18.4 %
Course format
Loop course
65 km+3,300 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N102030405060FS48.0338° N, 7.0451° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 545 m to 1,931 m above sea level (+3,300 m D+, -3,300 m D-)

Peak: 1,931 m·at 37.1 km·Ø 10.2 %
545 m1,007 m1,469 m1,931 m0 km13 km26 km39 km52 km65 km1,931 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The Marcaires Trail take place?

The Marcaires Trail takes place in Muhlbach-sur-Munster, Grand Est, FR (start area at coordinates 48.0338° N, 7.0451° 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 Marcaires Trail?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail of the Marcaires (65 km, +3,300 m D+), The Muhlbach Challenge (34 km, +1,650 m D+), Little Marcaires Race (12 km, +650 m D+), and Little Marcaire Walk (12 km, +650 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for The Marcaires Trail?

The main competition (Trail of the Marcaires over 65 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +3,300 m of elevation gain and -3,300 m of elevation loss, ranging between 545 m and 1,931 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 Marcaires Trail?

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