A 15 km road race featuring over 600 metres of elevation gain is the primary running event at Montee Des Soleils D'automne in Saint-Etienne, located in France's Loire department. It is scheduled for October, though the specific date is yet to be finalized.
The name translates approximately to “Climb of the Autumn Suns,” which suits the race's character: it is a short road race, but one with significant climbing. The event also includes a road cycling ride, positioning it as a hybrid gathering rather than a single-discipline mass event.