Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB - Monistrail

Race completed

55 km Distance

2,100 m Climbing

5.9 Grit · Challenging

44.9682° N, 3.6437° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 38 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 11 hours 12:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~1,643 Very large. Congested start, busy aid stations.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (55km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 21°C

Night low 10°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 15 h 35 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 972 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

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⛰️ 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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Gear for this race

Chosen for 55 km of trail with 2,100 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes38 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition55 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles2,100 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 55 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

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