The mythical ultra-trail through the Champagne vineyards
Le Sacré Trail is the premier event of the Reims Champagne Run, an 87 km ultra-trail crossing the Montagne de Reims and its UNESCO World Heritage vineyards. Starting from the CREPS of Reims to reach the Porte de Mars in the city center, this trail winds through 37 communes of the Grand Reims via forests, wine hills, and Champagne villages. An UTMB indexed event, Le Sacré Trail attracts hundreds of trail runners each year to take on this unique challenge between historical heritage and preserved nature.
Le Sacré Trail is much more than just a race: it's an 87-kilometer adventure through one of France's most beautiful terroirs. Created as part of the Reims Champagne Run, this exceptional trail takes runners from the CREPS of Reims to the iconic Porte de Mars, crossing the Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park.
The Sacré Trail route winds through the forests of the Montagne de Reims, vineyards classified as UNESCO World Heritage, and typical Champagne wine villages. Runners navigate varied terrain—forest paths, vineyard trails, urban passages—offering a unique diversity of landscapes and sensations. Eight aid stations are located along the course, some in emblematic locations of the Champagne vineyards.
Le Sacré Trail benefits from UTMB (Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc) indexing, meaning runners' performances are recorded in the global ultra-trail rankings. This recognition attracts trail runners from all over the world, eager to discover an original course in the heart of an exceptional terroir while earning points for the UTMB World Series circuit.
For those who wish to experience the Sacré Trail as a team, a four-person relay is offered. Four runners share the 87 km course, allowing each to discover a portion of the route while experiencing a collective and supportive adventure. This friendly format is growing in popularity with each edition.
By crossing 37 communes of the Grand Reims, Le Sacré Trail contributes to the region's influence and the valorization of its natural and wine heritage. Volunteers from the communes involved in the organization of aid stations and signage create a real link between the sporting event and the local inhabitants.
The fourth edition of Le Sacré Trail is scheduled for October 10 and 11, 2026, as part of the Reims Champagne Run. The start will be given from the CREPS of Reims, with a finish at the Porte de Mars. Registrations open on February 5, 2026.
Le Sacré Trail returns for its fourth edition on October 10 and 11, 2026. The 87 km ultra-trail and the four-person relay will be on the program, with a start from the CREPS of Reims and a finish at the Porte de Mars. Registrations open on February 5, 2026, on reimschampagnerun.fr.
Start: CREPS de Reims, Route de Bezannes, 51100 Reims. The start of the 87 km Sacré Trail is given on Saturday late afternoon.
Finish: Porte de Mars, Reims city center.
By car: The CREPS de Reims is located on Route de Bezannes, south of Reims. Parking is available on site. GPS: 49.2310, 3.9989.
By shuttle: Shuttles are organized between the race village (Porte de Mars) and the CREPS on the day of the start.
Registration is open on the website reimschampagnerun.fr. The fee for the 87 km Sacré Trail is approximately €75, and for the 4-person relay, it is approximately €120 per team. A medical certificate of non-contraindication to competitive running, dated less than one year ago, is mandatory.
A list of mandatory equipment is provided before the race: headlamp, water supply (minimum 1 liter), warm clothing, waterproof clothing, charged mobile phone, survival blanket, whistle. Equipment checks may be carried out when collecting bibs and on the course.
Eight aid stations are set up along the course, offering drinks, solid food, and medical assistance. A comfort aid station is provided at the finish line.
Cut-off times are imposed at several points on the course. Runners who do not reach a control point within the allotted time will be withdrawn from the race and repatriated.
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