La Ponçinoise is a hilly 31 km race beginning at 8:45 AM, featuring approximately 1,200 meters of elevation gain. The primary race is for participants aged 20 and older, intended for adults prepared for a substantial off-road challenge rather than a brief, relaxed run.
Participants can also complete the distance as a relay. The first leg covers 15 km with 564 meters of gain, and the second leg is 17 km with 555 meters of gain. Relay runners must be at least 18 years old. Both relay legs commence at the same morning start time as the full race, maintaining a focus on a single shared course and start.