Trail Running

Trail of the Castle

Trail Running covering 1.7 km to 21 km in Creully (Normandy, France)

LocationCreully, Normandy, FranceShow on map(49.2848° N, 0.5398° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +546 m

Trail of the Castle is an endurance sporting event in Creully, Normandy, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Castles, Relay.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Trail 21 km (21 km, +546 m D+), Trail 15 km (15 km, +390 m D+), Trail 10 km (10 km, +260 m D+), Relay 2 x 5 km (10 km, +260 m D+), Trail 5 km (5 km, +130 m D+), and Trail 1.7 km (1.7 km, +44 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 (vikazim.fr).

Official website
Trail of the Castle in Creully (Work: "Park of the Château de Chenonceau (1)", Photo: Avi1111 dr. avishai teicher, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Park of the Château de Chenonceau (1)" · Photo: Avi1111 dr. avishai teicher · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadForestCastlesRelay

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 21 kmTrail Running21 km+546 m2 m - 231 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 15 kmTrail Running15 km+390 m5 m - 169 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 10 kmTrail Running10 km+260 m8 m - 117 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Relay 2 x 5 kmTrail Running10 km+260 m11 m - 120 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 5 kmTrail Running5 km+130 m14 m - 69 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 1.7 kmTrail Running1.7 km+44 m2 m - 20 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
21 km
Elevation gain
+546 m D+
Elevation loss
-546 m D-
Altitude range
2 m - 231 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.2 % / 9.4 %
Course format
Loop course
21 km+546 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N5101520FS49.2848° N, 0.5398° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 2 m to 231 m above sea level (+546 m D+, -546 m D-)

Peak: 231 m·at 14.4 km·Ø 5.2 %
2 m78 m155 m231 m0 km4.2 km8.4 km12.6 km16.8 km21 km231 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail of the Castle take place?

Trail of the Castle takes place in Creully, Normandy, FR (start area at coordinates 49.2848° N, 0.5398° 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 of the Castle?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Trail 21 km (21 km, +546 m D+), Trail 15 km (15 km, +390 m D+), Trail 10 km (10 km, +260 m D+), Relay 2 x 5 km (10 km, +260 m D+), Trail 5 km (5 km, +130 m D+), and Trail 1.7 km (1.7 km, +44 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Trail of the Castle?

The main competition (Trail 21 km over 21 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +546 m of elevation gain and -546 m of elevation loss, ranging between 2 m and 231 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 of the Castle?

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