Trail du CEP 2027

The Trail du CEP is a mid-April trail-running and walking event held in Pernand-Vergelesses, a wine village in France's Côte-d'Or. Walkers participate on Saturday, and trail runners compete on Sunday, with routes crossing vineyard and forest paths. The trail options range from short to medium, typically around 10 km, 17 km, and 27 km. This makes the event suitable for runners seeking hills without committing to an ultra-distance. The longest route involves approximately 850 m of elevation gain, the 17 km course offers around 520-600 m, and the shortest trail has about 260-270 m. The course offers a rolling run through the Côte-d'Or wine region, with repeated climbs, descents, and short accelerations rather than a flat, road-like pace. The 17 km trail includes a refreshment station near the 9 km mark, and all participants receive sustenance at the finish line. Recent editions have seen a few hundred finishers, contributing to a local atmosphere rather than a large-city event. The organizer provides each participant with a surprise gift, and a post-race drinks stand encourages lingering after the finish.