The Whale on the Run

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 5 km to 58 km in Aigues-Mortes (Occitanie, France)

LocationAigues-Mortes, Occitanie, FranceShow on map(43.5672° N, 4.1926° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +416 m

The Whale on the Run is an endurance sporting event in Aigues-Mortes, Occitanie, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Seaside & Coast, City Run, Night Run, Relay.

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Ultra Whale (58 km, +89 m D+), Baleinethon (42 km, +82 m D+), Pink Flamingo Trail (30 km, +83 m D+), Semi-whalethon (21 km, +15 m D+), Salt and Pepper Duo (16 km, +416 m D+), and Saunier Cross (12 km, +19 m D+) (7 competitions in total). 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 (labaleine.fr).

The Whale on the Run in Aigues-Mortes (Work: "Table mountain light painting", Photo: Jonathan Beech, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Races & distances (7)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Ultra WhaleTrail Running58 km+89 m1 m - 17 mLoop courseRoute & profile
BaleinethonTrail Running42 km+82 m1 m - 16 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Pink Flamingo TrailTrail Running30 km+83 m5 m - 18 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Semi-whalethonTrail Running21 km+15 m1 m - 3 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Salt and Pepper DuoTrail Running16 km+416 m14 m - 189 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Saunier CrossTrail Running12 km+19 m1 m - 3 mLoop courseRoute & profile
BaleineauWalking & Hiking5 km+22 m5 m - 14 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
58 km
Elevation gain
+89 m D+
Elevation loss
-89 m D-
Altitude range
1 m - 17 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.3 % / 1.7 %
Course format
Loop course
58 km+89 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N1020304050FS43.5553° N, 4.1859° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1 m to 17 m above sea level (+89 m D+, -89 m D-)

Peak: 17 m·at 49 km·Ø 0.3 %
1 m6 m12 m17 m0 km11.6 km23.2 km34.8 km46.4 km58 km17 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The Whale on the Run take place?

The Whale on the Run takes place in Aigues-Mortes, Occitanie, FR (start area at coordinates 43.5672° N, 4.1926° 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 Whale on the Run?

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Ultra Whale (58 km, +89 m D+), Baleinethon (42 km, +82 m D+), Pink Flamingo Trail (30 km, +83 m D+), Semi-whalethon (21 km, +15 m D+), Salt and Pepper Duo (16 km, +416 m D+), and Saunier Cross (12 km, +19 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for The Whale on the Run?

The main competition (Ultra Whale over 58 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +89 m of elevation gain and -89 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1 m and 17 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 Whale on the Run?

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