The Trail du Wurzel takes place in Villé, Bas-Rhin, on the Alsace side of eastern France, around the end of April. This event is a trail-running series, not a single race, offering forest and nature routes. Distances vary from short climbs to a 51 km mountain trail featuring 2,420 m of elevation gain.
The available distances include La montée de la Schrann at just under 11 km, La montée de la Honel at about 17 km, a 24 km trail, the 51 km route, and an 87 km Trail L with 4,000 m of climbing. The courses are described as demanding. The Honel race provides a single aid station at the finish. Participants must be 18 or older and possess the required French health document. Past events saw over 200 runners in the 12 km and 24 km races, and over 100 in the 51 km, suggesting a local trail weekend with sufficient challenge for serious competitors.