Le Barrage 2027

Le Barrage is a trail race in Saint-Georges-de-Noisné, a village in Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It is centered on the Barrage de la Touche Poupard, offering two distances: 8.6 km and 26 km. The shorter race is in the 10K category, and the longer one is a 20k-style format. An 8.6 km canicross option is available for runners with dogs, making the event suitable for more than just solo trail runners. The race is scheduled for late April, placing it within the spring trail running calendar for the region. The courses traverse natural terrain around the reservoir, featuring forest paths, open countryside, lakes, and ponds. The previous edition attracted over 100 participants, suggesting it functions more as a local trail gathering than a large-scale race. The event highlights the straightforward appeal of outdoor running: choosing a manageable 8.6 km route, tackling the longer 26 km option, or participating in the canicross event over the shorter distance with a dog.