Trail de Noyelles-sous-Lens

The Trail de Noyelles-sous-Lens is a local trail event held in Noyelles-sous-Lens, located in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. The event features an 8 km walk, an 8 km trail race, a 10 km trail race, a 19 km trail race, and a children's race named Trail enfants contre le temps. The shortest trail option is mostly flat with approximately 30 meters of elevation gain. The 10 km and 19 km races present more significant climbs within a compact urban course. Noyelles-sous-Lens is situated east of Lens and is part of the Lens-Liévin agglomeration, meaning the race takes place in a former mining region, not a mountainous area. The commune itself spans 3.72 km², with altitudes ranging from 23 to 43 meters, and the Canal de Lens runs through it. The event's schedule includes late start times; the 8 km trail begins in the early evening, while the 10 km and 19 km races commence at night, offering a distinct atmosphere for the longer distances compared to typical daytime local trails.