Road Running

La France en Courant

Road Running covering 2,500 km to 2,650 km in Bernay (Normandy, France)

LocationBernay, Normandy, FranceShow on map(49.0904° N, 0.5891° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition1986
Elevation gainUp to +11,925 m

La France en Courant is an endurance sporting event in Bernay, Normandy, FR focused on Road Running. First held in 1986, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include Point-to-Point, Relay, City Run, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including La France En Courant (2650 km) (2650 km, +11,925 m D+), and La France En Courant (2500 km) (2500 km, +11,250 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 (lafranceencourant.org).

Official website
La France en Courant in Bernay (Work: "Malta - Sliema - Tigné Point - outer trail 05 ies", Photo: Frank Vincentz, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Malta - Sliema - Tigné Point - outer trail 05 ies" · Photo: Frank Vincentz · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Point-to-PointRelayCity RunNature & Off-RoadNight RunMulti-Day

Races & distances (2)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
La France En Courant (2650 km)Road Running2650 km+11,925 m206 m - 7,957 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
La France En Courant (2500 km)Road Running2500 km+11,250 m209 m - 7,521 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
2650 km
Elevation gain
+11,925 m D+
Elevation loss
-10,136 m D-
Altitude range
206 m - 7,957 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.8 % / 1.4 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
2650 km+11,925 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N34068010201360170020402380FS49.0904° N, 0.5891° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 206 m to 7,957 m above sea level (+11,925 m D+, -10,136 m D-)

Peak: 7,957 m·at 1,359.9 km·Ø 0.8 %
206 m2,790 m5,373 m7,957 m0 km530 km1,060 km1,590 km2,120 km2,650 km7,957 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does La France en Courant take place?

La France en Courant takes place in Bernay, Normandy, FR (start area at coordinates 49.0904° N, 0.5891° 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 La France en Courant?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including La France En Courant (2650 km) (2650 km, +11,925 m D+), and La France En Courant (2500 km) (2500 km, +11,250 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for La France en Courant?

The main competition (La France En Courant (2650 km) over 2650 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +11,925 m of elevation gain and -10,136 m of elevation loss, ranging between 206 m and 7,957 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 La France en Courant?

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