Trail du Soldat de la Marne 2026

The Trail du Soldat de la Marne is a trail-running weekend in Meaux, Seine-et-Marne, held each October. The race is structured around the history of the Battles of the Marne, differentiating it from a standard forest run. Participants begin at the American monument and follow courses connecting the town to sites of wartime significance. The event typically offers multiple distances, including trail races of approximately 5 km, 11 km, 20 km, and 30 km, alongside walking and Nordic walking options. The event includes a significant family component alongside the main races, featuring over 20 children's races on Saturday and parent races connected to the children's program. A 30 km relay for two-person teams provides an alternative for those seeking the long course without completing it solo. Costumes, staged scenes, and historical reenactment elements contribute to the atmosphere, making the military theme apparent along the course, not just in the event's name.