Espri'Trail des Badins 2026

Espri'Trail des Badins is a trail-running event in Châteldon, a village in the Puy-de-Dôme department of central France, with races typically held in early November. It provides three off-road distances: approximately 9.6 km, 14 km, and 21.3 to 22 km. Runners can select a short local trail or a more challenging half-marathon-style course. The event's tagline is “Espri’Explosif,” and the longest race involves a climb of roughly 1,020 metres, indicating a steep route rather than a leisurely countryside run. The courses are set around Châteldon in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The shorter routes include significant elevation gain: about 330 metres for the 9.6 km race and about 660 metres for the 14 km race. Aloha Evasion organizes the event, targeting trail runners interested in local food and lower-impact events. Previous listings referred to it as the Eco Trail des Badins, suggesting the current Espri'Trail version maintains that outdoor, environmentally conscious identity while featuring three compact yet hilly distances.