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The Veni Vici

Trail Running and Nordic Walking covering 16 km to 87 km with up to 2,250 m D+ in Nîmes (Occitanie, France)

LocationNimes, Occitanie, FranceShow on map(43.8349° N, 4.3596° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +2,250 m

The Veni Vici is an endurance sporting event in Nimes, Occitanie, FR focused on Trail Running, Nordic Walking and Walking & Hiking. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include City Run, Forest, Culture & History, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Trail 87 km (87 km, +2,250 m D+), Trail 52 km (52 km, +1,470 m D+), Trail 33 km (33 km, +715 m D+), Nordic Walking 33 km (33 km, +715 m D+), Trail 18 km (18 km, +525 m D+), and Walking 16 km (16 km, +445 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 (lavenivici.com).

Official website
The Veni Vici in Nimes (Work: "Tandem bicycle near Sancerre", Photo: Cjp24, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Tandem bicycle near Sancerre" · Photo: Cjp24 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
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Event characteristics

City RunForestCulture & HistoryNature & Off-RoadVineyardsPoint-to-PointFestiveMountainBridges & ViaductsGastronomic RunLandmarks & Monuments

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 87 kmTrail Running87 km+2,250 m24 m - 207 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Trail 52 kmTrail Running52 km+1,470 m40 m - 205 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Trail 33 kmTrail Running33 km+715 m24 m - 175 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Nordic Walking 33 kmNordic Walking33 km+715 m24 m - 175 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Trail 18 kmTrail Running18 km+525 m30 m - 182 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 16 kmWalking & Hiking16 km+445 m30 m - 185 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
87 km
Elevation gain
+2,250 m D+
Elevation loss
-2,342 m D-
Altitude range
24 m - 207 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.3 % / 9.5 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
87 km+2,250 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080FS44.0129° N, 4.4203° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 24 m to 207 m above sea level (+2,250 m D+, -2,342 m D-)

Peak: 207 m·at 60.2 km·Ø 5.3 %
24 m85 m146 m207 m0 km17.4 km34.8 km52.2 km69.6 km87 km207 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The Veni Vici take place?

The Veni Vici takes place in Nimes, Occitanie, FR (start area at coordinates 43.8349° N, 4.3596° 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 Veni Vici?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Trail 87 km (87 km, +2,250 m D+), Trail 52 km (52 km, +1,470 m D+), Trail 33 km (33 km, +715 m D+), Nordic Walking 33 km (33 km, +715 m D+), Trail 18 km (18 km, +525 m D+), and Walking 16 km (16 km, +445 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running, Nordic Walking and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for The Veni Vici?

The main competition (Trail 87 km over 87 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +2,250 m of elevation gain and -2,342 m of elevation loss, ranging between 24 m and 207 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 The Veni Vici?

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