Trail du Saint Jacques - 28 km 2026

The Trail du Saint Jacques 28 km is a trail race on the Santiago de Compostela route in France, following the Le Puy-en-Velay to Saugues section of the historic pilgrimage path. It is a short-format mountain run by UTMB standards, covering 28 kilometers with 750 meters of elevation gain, suitable for runners seeking authentic trail terrain without the commitment of an ultra-distance event. The route crosses and borders the historic path, passing through protected natural areas instead of urban environments. The event has been held annually since 2012 and embraces its pilgrimage setting, framing the race as a "spiritrail" quest with cultural and spiritual dimensions alongside the athletic challenge. Participants start in the afternoon and benefit from a generous time limit, enhancing the race's accessibility beyond what the distance and elevation might initially imply.