Xterra Trail Vallée de Joux - Le Chenit 2026

Xterra Trail Vallée de Joux is a two-day October trail running event held in Le Chenit, within Switzerland’s canton of Vaud. The races take place in the Vallée de Joux, utilizing the Jura landscape across forests, pastures, and along Lac de Joux. This event is part of the XTERRA Trail Run World Series and offers qualifying spots for the Trail Run World Championship. The program includes short youth races up to a 58K mountain trail, accommodating families, new trail runners, and experienced ultra-distance runners over the same weekend. The main race distances are 7K, 12K, 22K, 36K, and 58K. The 58K route involves approximately 2,717 meters of climbing, and the 36K route has nearly 1,800 meters of elevation gain. Children aged 5 and up can participate in the Mini TVJ races. The 12K race is open to participants aged 15 and older, while the half marathon and marathon distances are for adults. This marks the 17th edition of the race, giving it a significant history.