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A unique journey through time as they explore castles and vineyards

After an amazing third edition in 2025, the Trail Alsace Grand Est by UTMB is back for a more incredible and unique experience between castles and vineyards in 2026.

Supported by the Grand Est Region, Trail Alsace Grand Est by UTMB will take place during the height of spring from 14 – 17 May 2026 across the two departments of Alsace, Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin, in northeastern France. Organized in line with the highest UTMB standards, the event will offer local as well as international runners wishing to discover the region the opportunity to experience a unique journey through time as they explore castles and vineyards, which for many will be the start of their quest to the UTMB World Series Finals.

This event is first and foremost a story of friendship, passion, encounters, values ​​and dreams. A passion for running but also for our region and our heritage. This project was born from a desire of a group of friends to run from Mont St Odile to the castle of Haut-Koenigsbourg, through both departments of Alsace and crossing as many fortified castles as possible. Our dream to become part of the UTMB World Series has now come true, ensuring runners from all over the world can discover our playground.

Mathieu Pettinotti

Race Director

Offering runners the opportunity to experience an extraordinary adventure, 50 events around the world have joined the UTMB World Series circuit in 2025. UTMB World Series events are the only place where runners can collect Running Stones, which can be used to enter the lottery for the first-ever UTMB World Series Finals, which will take place in the UTMB, CCC and OCC races of the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc in 2025.