Trail de la côte de jade - Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef 2026

The Trail de la Côte de Jade takes place over a November weekend in Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef, on France’s Atlantic coast, offering trail races of varying distances. Participants can select routes from 3 km to 41 km, crossing beach sections, paths near fishing huts, and circuits around the Étang des Gâtineaux. The CJAC organizes this event, with starts and finishes located at the Complexe de la Viauderie. The 15 km Noz Trail is the night race, commencing Saturday evening and open to individuals aged 16 and above. Sunday's schedule features both shorter and longer races; the 26 km and 41 km distances are for adults and require a PPS, medical certificate, or race license for registration. Approximately 1,000 runners participate across all events in recent years. Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef is known for its galette, a local specialty, and the event incorporates this tradition. All participants receive a galette, and food available on-site includes fish soup, galette-saucisse, and mulled wine. A draw following the race offers a seafood platter for four as a prize.