Trail des Lutins 2026

Trail des Lutins is the name for late-November night trail races held in France. One such race, the Noz Trail des Lutins, takes place at Stade Corentin Tymen in Huelgoat, Brittany. Another Trail des Lutins is listed in Bussus-Bussuel, Somme. The format is straightforward: runners start after dark, must use working headlamps, and opt for short off-road distances over road running. The Huelgoat event features 6.5 km, 16 km, and 22 km trails, along with a 10 km walk. The Bussus-Bussuel race offers 8.5 km and 12 km trail options and a Lutins Walk. The Huelgoat course primarily consists of single-track paths, with approximately 80 percent running through forest and some sections cleared specifically for the event. The Bussus-Bussuel route is also trail-based, featuring roots and clearings as noted in its description. Both races embrace the "lutins" theme, incorporating costumes into the night's activities, with awards for the best individual and team outfits. The charitable aspect is also significant: Huelgoat directs its entire fundraising total to a child in need, while the Somme event collects funds for the Telethon and the humanitarian association Envol'Inf.