Trail de l'igue - Crégols 2026

Trail de l'Igue is a December trail race held in Crégols, a small commune in the Lot department of southwest France. The event is named after an igue, a local geological feature, and its race menu focuses on hilly off-road running rather than flat road speed. The main distances are 8 km, 15 km, and 26 km, with stated climbs of approximately 270 m, 500 m, and 950 m; some listings also mention a 35 km option with around 1,200 m of ascent. The shortest race serves as an introduction, while the 15 km and 26 km versions offer more climbing for regular trail runners without becoming an ultra. Starts are staggered throughout the morning, with the longer distances beginning first and the 8 km field departing last. Entry fees are reasonable, ranging from 13 EUR for the 8 km to 18 EUR for the 26 km, and runners must register online via the race site or Chrono Start, as there is no race-day sign-up. A recent edition recorded 397 participants, suggesting a local trail gathering with enough runners to feel active but not overwhelmingly large.