Montée de Sainte-Anne - Lambesc 2026

The Montée de Sainte-Anne is a two-race running event in Lambesc, a town in Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. L'Elan Lambescain organises it on the first Sunday of December. The main 15.2 km race climbs 330 meters, mixing roads and paths, and is built around the steep push up toward the Sainte-Anne ridges. The shorter 6.2 km option, L'Annette, stays mostly on the road, adds about 100 meters of climbing, and offers a way into the same event without committing to the ridge climb. The route moves through town and forest, not just on roads around Lambesc. More than 700 runners usually participate, from local club runners chasing times to those choosing the shorter race for a first taste of Sainte-Anne. The event is part of the Challenge du Pays d'Aix and FSGT calendar. Entries are accessible via online-only registration through KMS, with bib pickup on race morning. Runners need either a license or a PPS health-prevention certificate.