Trail RunningRoad Running

Trail de l'Apocalypse

Trail Running and Road Running covering 8 km to 10 km with up to 90 m D+ in Angers (Pays de la Loire, France)

LocationAngers, Pays de la Loire, FranceShow on map(47.4797° N, 0.5482° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2019
Elevation gainUp to +90 m

Trail de l'Apocalypse is an endurance sporting event in Angers, Pays de la Loire, FR focused on Trail Running and Road Running. First held in 2019, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include City Run, Urban Trail, Nature & Off-Road, Lakes & Ponds.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Trail 10 km (10 km, +90 m D+), and Sprint de l'Apocalypse (8 km, +79 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 (angers-trails-nocturnes.fr).

Official website
Trail de l'Apocalypse in Angers (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

City RunUrban TrailNature & Off-RoadLakes & PondsNight RunCastles

Races & distances (2)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 10 kmTrail Running10 km+90 m17 m - 50 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Sprint de l'ApocalypseRoad Running8 km+79 m18 m - 49 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
10 km
Elevation gain
+90 m D+
Elevation loss
-86 m D-
Altitude range
17 m - 50 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
1.8 % / 10 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
10 km+90 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N2468FS47.4792° N, 0.5476° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 17 m to 50 m above sea level (+90 m D+, -86 m D-)

Peak: 50 m·at 5.1 km·Ø 1.8 %
17 m28 m39 m50 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km50 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail de l'Apocalypse take place?

Trail de l'Apocalypse takes place in Angers, Pays de la Loire, FR (start area at coordinates 47.4797° N, 0.5482° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Trail de l'Apocalypse?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Trail 10 km (10 km, +90 m D+), and Sprint de l'Apocalypse (8 km, +79 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Trail de l'Apocalypse?

The main competition (Trail 10 km over 10 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +90 m of elevation gain and -86 m of elevation loss, ranging between 17 m and 50 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 Trail de l'Apocalypse?

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