Volvic, France · Saturday, May 16, 2026

Fixed Distance 100K

Volvic Volcanic Expérience - Trail Chaîne des Puys

Race completed
112 km Distance
3,500 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
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45.8720° N, 3.0383° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 31 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Field size ~593 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (112km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 18°C
Night low 8°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 14 h 56 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 495 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling 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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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 112 km of trail with 3,500 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes31 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
  • Race NutritionPast 112 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
  • Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
  • Trekking Poles3,500 m of ascent to walk up.
  • Headlamps112 km almost certainly means running into the night.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 4.5

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

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

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

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Black Diamond

Distance FLZ

Lightweight folding trekking poles with FlickLock Z adjustment. 340g per pole.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.7

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7
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Course Notes

Trail au cœur des volcans d'Auvergne qui s'adresse aux coureurs aguerris, proposé également en relais. Dessinée tout autour de la Chaîne des Puys, cette course propose une découverte inédite de ce territoire d'exception.

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