La Montée de la Pène is a December running race held in Galargues, a village in southern France. The primary event is a loop of approximately 12.1 km, featuring around 200 to 220 meters of elevation gain. This makes it a challenging course, offering more ascent than a flat 10K while remaining suitable for a fast pace.
The course begins and ends in Galargues, with ascents and descents that balance out, forming a compact circuit around the village. Top finishers typically include runners from Montpellier Start Running, Aura Sport, Ecole de Trail Montpellier, and Racing Multi Athlon, as well as athletes from neighboring communities. Winning times are usually around 42 minutes, with the first female finishers completing the race in under 49 minutes.