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Trail Alsace Grand Est by UTMB

Trail Running covering 18 km to 156 km with up to 5,100 m D+ in Colmar (Grand Est, France)

LocationColmar, Grand Est, FranceShow on map(48.0743° N, 7.3597° E)
Date & StatusMay 13, 2027 to May 16, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +5,100 m

Trail Alsace Grand Est by UTMB is an endurance sporting event in Colmar, Grand Est, FR focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races, UTMB World Series. Key features include Forest, Castles, Mountain, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Ultra-Trail of the Knights (156 km, +5,100 m D+), Ultra-Trail of the Pagans (109 km, +3,900 m D+), Celtic Trail (47 km, +1,600 m D+), Pilgrims' Trail (29 km, +800 m D+), and Round of Pages (18 km, +250 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from May 13, 2027 to May 16, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (alsacegrandest.utmb.world).

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Trail Alsace Grand Est by UTMB in Colmar (Work: "Park of the Château de Chenonceau (5)", Photo: Avi1111 dr. avishai teicher, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
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Event characteristics

ForestCastlesMountainHigh AltitudeMulti-Day

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Ultra-Trail of the KnightsTrail Running156 km+5,100 m186 m - 2,328 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Ultra-Trail of the PagansTrail Running109 km+3,900 m189 m - 1,827 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Celtic TrailTrail Running47 km+1,600 m192 m - 864 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Pilgrims' TrailTrail Running29 km+800 m195 m - 531 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Round of PagesTrail Running18 km+250 m198 m - 303 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
156 km
Elevation gain
+5,100 m D+
Elevation loss
-5,100 m D-
Altitude range
186 m - 2,328 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
6.5 % / 11.7 %
Course format
Loop course
156 km+5,100 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080100120140FS48.0743° N, 7.3597° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 186 m to 2,328 m above sea level (+5,100 m D+, -5,100 m D-)

Peak: 2,328 m·at 85.7 km·Ø 6.5 %
186 m900 m1,614 m2,328 m0 km31.2 km62.4 km93.6 km124.8 km156 km2,328 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail Alsace Grand Est by UTMB take place?

Trail Alsace Grand Est by UTMB takes place in Colmar, Grand Est, FR (start area at coordinates 48.0743° N, 7.3597° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from May 13, 2027 to May 16, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Trail Alsace Grand Est by UTMB?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Ultra-Trail of the Knights (156 km, +5,100 m D+), Ultra-Trail of the Pagans (109 km, +3,900 m D+), Celtic Trail (47 km, +1,600 m D+), Pilgrims' Trail (29 km, +800 m D+), and Round of Pages (18 km, +250 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Trail Alsace Grand Est by UTMB?

The main competition (Ultra-Trail of the Knights over 156 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +5,100 m of elevation gain and -5,100 m of elevation loss, ranging between 186 m and 2,328 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 Trail Alsace Grand Est by UTMB?

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