Maslives, France · Saturday, April 25, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Trail du Pays des Châteaux

Race completed

63 km Distance

350 m Climbing

3.7 Grit · Challenging

47.6311° N, 1.4809° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 6 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.

Field size ~309 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (63km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, April

Daytime high 16°C

Night low 5°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 14 h 07 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 109 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 63 km of trail with 350 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes63 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition63 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 63 km, without the bounce.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 63 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Suunto

Vertical

Titanium GPS watch with solar charging, offline maps, and 140-hour GPS battery.

$630 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Course Notes

Venez découvrir entre autres le domaine de Chambord, la ville de Blois et ses monuments, le port de la Creusille avec ses toues et ses gabares, le château de Beauregard, le château du Conon et bien évidemment le château de Cheverny.

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