Trail de la côte de Jade 2026

The Trail de la Côte de Jade is a running race series held in Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef on France’s Côte de Jade. All events commence and conclude at the Complexe de la Viauderie. The series offers three distinct options: a 24 km trail race on Saturday morning, a 10 km race on Sunday morning, and the Noz Trail, a 14 km run held in darkness on Saturday evening. The 10 km race is open to participants aged 16 to 99. TimePulse manages the timing using electronic chips. The course crosses the local coast and countryside, avoiding town roads. Participants will encounter beach sections near the fisheries and paths alongside the Étang des Gâtineaux. The Noz Trail includes a night run through natural surroundings, with headlamps around the lake creating a "fireflies" effect. CJAC is the organizing body. Runners may compete in combined challenges for separate rankings: the short challenge links the 14 km and 10 km races, while the long challenge combines the 14 km and 24 km events. A local tradition is honored, as each participant receives the renowned Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef galette in their registration gift bag.