Trail des Violettes 2026

The Trail des Violettes begins at Stade Maxime Marchand in Louviers, Eure department, Normandy, guiding runners from town streets onto forest paths. This spring trail-running event offers three distances: 12 km, 25 km, and 42 km. The 12 km course includes 230 m of elevation gain, the 25 km has 600 m, and the 42 km features 1000 m. The event also provides 12 km walking options, both timed and non-timed, alongside Nordic walking. The course utilizes natural terrain, with the 12 km route characterized as a forest run featuring muddy sections. The longer distances present greater challenges: the 25 km is described as a demanding course, and the 42 km is the most difficult option. Entry limits are in place, with several hundred spots for the 12 km and 25 km races, fewer for the marathon-distance trail, and separate limits for walking events. The event welcomes trail runners, walkers, Nordic walkers, and participants seeking either a short, muddy run or a more strenuous forest challenge.