Le Trail Impérial de Bizy 2026

Le Trail Impérial de Bizy is a trail-running event held within the grounds of the Château de Bizy in Vernon, Normandy, situated between Paris and Rouen. The event features repeated loops, with solo and relay options from a 4.1 km race up to 63 km solo and 67 km in relay. It takes place in October and includes timed endurance races of 1 hour, 3 hours, and 6 hours. The longer courses involve significant climbing: the longest relay is approximately 66.8 km with 1,328 m of elevation gain, and the 62.6 km solo race has 1,245 m. The 1-hour race is solo only. The 3-hour race is for solo runners or pairs, and the 6-hour race is for solo runners or teams of up to three. The setting is a key feature: runners use the park of a château associated with Belle-Isle, Penthièvre, Orléans, and Bonaparte, and the race is recognized under the “Unusual Heritage” label. It also offers UTMB Index listing, ITRA Mountain Level 3 points, National League status, and a Finisher Level of 390.