Ultra Running Hub Cuges-les-Pins, Provence, France · Saturday, March 6, 2027
100K
Trail de la Sainte-Baume
119 days away
100 km Distance
5,500 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 55 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Typical conditions, March
Daytime high 14°C
Night low 4°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 11 h 24 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 317 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 100 km of trail with 5,500 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes55 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race NutritionPast 100 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles5,500 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps100 km almost certainly means running into the night.
About
A spring trail ultra through the limestone massif of Sainte-Baume in Provence.
Highlights
- Provençal terrain
- Spring racing
- Limestone trails
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