Trail de la Croix des Carmes 2026

The Trail de la Croix des Carmes is a trail running series held in Pont-à-Mousson, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Grand Est, located between Nancy and Metz. Typically held in early October, it features several forest races: a 10 km Mini TCC with 250 m elevation gain, a 15 km Blue Orange Trail with 400 m elevation gain, and a 30 km route with approximately 1000 m elevation gain. A night race, TCC by night, is also available, along with a challenge format combining two distances for a longer weekend. The courses traverse Bois le Prêtre and adjacent forests near Pont-à-Mousson, Villers-sous-Prény, Vilcey-sur-Trey, Fey-en-Haie, Montauville, and Norroy-les-Pont-à-Mousson. All three primary routes incorporate old trenches, directly connecting the race to the historic trails of Meurthe-et-Moselle. An aid station is situated at the Croix des Carmes monument, the event's namesake landmark, with another located at the Monument aux Allemands. The series, now in its several editions, is organized by volunteers and maintains a relaxed atmosphere in the finish area, where participants and their companions gather for food and drink.