Trail d'Écouves

A 24th edition marked by the arrival of the 100 km

The 2026 edition of the Écouves and Pays d'Alençon Trail will take place from Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the traditional Saint-Jean site in Radon, at the gates of the Écouves forest massif. The major novelty of this 24th edition is the appearance of a new 100 km format with 3,500 m of positive elevation gain, which is added to the event's historical distances.

Five trail formats to choose from

• 100 km / 3,500 m D+ — new for 2026, start Saturday, June 6 at 4 AM
• 61 km / 2,100 m D+ — the historical event, start Saturday, June 6 at 12 PM
• 35 km / 1,350 m D+ — technical course, start Saturday, June 6 at 3 PM
• 16 km / 500 m D+ — intermediate format, start Saturday, June 6 at 5 PM
• 8 km / 250 m D+ — accessible race, start Saturday, June 6 at 6 PM

Hikes, Nordic walking and vetathlon

In addition to the trails, the weekend offers hikes of 6, 8 and 16 km, Nordic walking courses (leisure on Saturday, timed on Sunday), a vetathlon combining 4 km of running, 16 km of mountain biking and 4 km of running, as well as children's races (800 m, 1.5 km and 3 km, on-site and free registration).

Friday: school day

Friday, June 5 is dedicated to school activities, with races organized for students in the area. Throughout the weekend, a nature village brings together local associations, producers and artisans from the region.

Solidarity commitment

The event supports the Handi'Chiens association through the La Natur'Elles race (reserved for women) and a solidarity fund is dedicated to children with disabilities.

Friday, June 5, 2026 — School Day

• Activities and races for students from the Alençon area

Saturday, June 6, 2026 — Trails, walking and hikes

• 4:00 AM — 100 km Trail (3,500 m D+) — NEW FOR 2026
• 12:00 PM — 61 km Trail (2,100 m D+) — UTMB qualifier
• 3:00 PM — 35 km Trail (1,350 m D+)
• 4:00 PM — 6 km Hike
• 5:00 PM — 16 km Trail (500 m D+)
• 6:00 PM — 8 km Trail (250 m D+) — Nature Discovery
• During the day: La Natur'Elles (nature run-walk reserved for women, benefiting Handi'Chiens), leisure Nordic walking, 3-hour Nordic walking relay on a 3 km loop (on-site registration), Pasta Party in the evening

Sunday, June 7, 2026 — Vetathlon and hikes

• 10:00 AM — 8 km and 16 km Hikes
• 10:30 AM — Vetathlon (4 km run + 16 km MTB + 4 km run)
• Timed Nordic walking (10 and 20 km)
• Kids Trail: 800 m, 1.5 km or 3 km (on-site registration, free)

• 24th edition of the reference trail weekend in the Écouves massif
• New for 2026: 100 km / 3,500 m D+ trail (start Saturday 4 AM)
• 61 km UTMB qualifying trail (1 point or 3 new points)
• School activities on Friday, June 5
• La Natur'Elles race benefiting Handi'Chiens
• Vetathlon and timed Nordic walking on Sunday
• Nature Village with local associations, producers and artisans

Access to the start area

By car: The start area is located in Radon, just 5 km north of Alençon via the D1. Follow the signs for « Trail d'Écouves » and the directional signs set up on the day of the race. Free parking is signposted on site and around the village of Radon. From Paris, take the A11 then the N12 towards Alençon (approx. 2h30). From Caen, take the A88 then the N138 towards Alençon (approx. 1h30).

By train: Alençon station is served by TER Normandie trains from Paris-Saint-Lazare (approx. 2h) and from Caen (approx. 1h30). Shuttles may be organized to Radon on the day of the race. From the station, Radon is about a 10-minute drive. Carpooling is encouraged by the organizers.

Registration and prices

Registration is open online on the official website trail-ecouves.fr and on specialized platforms (Finishers, FollowMySport). Registration opens in the autumn for the following edition. Prices vary depending on the distances and the registration date (preferential rates at the beginning of the period). A medical certificate of non-contraindication to competitive trail running or a valid FFA license is required for all races. Access to the trail village is free for companions.

Bib collection

Bibs can be collected the evening before and the morning of the race at the start area in Radon. It is strongly recommended to collect your bib the day before to avoid crowds on the morning of the race. Collection requires presentation of an ID and the medical certificate if not provided during registration.

Refreshments and safety

Refreshment stations are set up regularly on all course distances, offering water, isotonic drinks, dried fruits, and energy bars. First aid teams are positioned along all routes. Course marking is managed by experienced volunteers. Runners in the 61 km race must be equipped with the mandatory gear listed in the race regulations.

Trail village

The trail village in Radon offers: partner stands, a catering area, changing rooms, showers, and a massage area for runners. The friendly atmosphere and the warm welcome from the volunteers contribute to the event's reputation.

Contact

Official website: trail-ecouves.fr
Facebook: Trail d'Ecouves