Foulée Royale de Neuville 2026

The Foulée Royale de Neuville is a trail-running and Nordic walking event held in the park of the Château de Neuville, in Gambais, Yvelines, near Paris. It takes place in early September and maintains a straightforward format: nature trails, a château setting, and distances from short children’s races to adult routes of 6 km, 13 km, and 20 km. The longer races have a cap, contributing to a total field of 600 participants, positioning it as a local countryside race day rather than a large-scale event. The course is contained within the château park and has organizers as entirely natural terrain. The 20 km race is designated as the Grande Foulée Royale de Neuville for adults, while the 13 km and 6 km options are open to Nordic walkers. Shorter 500 m, 800 m, and 1.6 km routes are provided for children and juniors. The "Royal Race" designation originates directly from the château setting, and the event emphasizes this identity without extensive embellishment: participants come for the trails, trees, open parkland, and a start line on a private estate close to Paris.