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Trail Alsace Ultra-Trail des Chevaliers

Draft Listing
  1. UTMB
  2. 2026 Edition
UTMB World Series4 Stones

From the Vosges ridgelines to the ramparts of Obernai — overnight

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This event took place on May 15, 2026

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May 15, 2026
Friday 5:00pm GMT+2 start
Obernai
France
158 km
Point to Point Course
5,274 m
Elevation Gain
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Very Challenging
Experienced ultrarunners
Fills Up Fast
High demand — register as soon as possible
Links
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2023
Established
689
Field Size
76%
Finish Rate

What Makes It Great

A sweeping point-to-point journey from the mountain resort of Lac Blanc high in the Vosges to the medieval ramparts of Obernai. Runners traverse the ridgelines of the Vosges, pass through Aubure (the highest village in Alsace), descend past the commanding Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, and wind through forests and vineyards dotted with ancient castle ruins — Landsberg, Bernstein, Andlau — before finishing beneath Obernai's illuminated walls. The course runs overnight, with a 17:00 Friday start and a Sunday morning finish.

Difficulty

Advanced
7/10

Experienced ultrarunners

Technical Terrain
Steep Climbing
Night Running
Variable Weather
Remote Terrain

Race Highlights

1,100m mountain start
Begins at Lac Blanc ski resort in the Vosges — one of the highest starts of any French ultra-trail
10+ medieval castle ruins
Route passes Haut-Koenigsbourg, Landsberg, Bernstein, Andlau, Spesbourg and more along the Vosges piedmont
5,100m of climbing
A relentless ridgeline traverse through the Vosges with continuous descent through vineyards to Obernai
4 UTMB Running Stones
Top UTMB World Series qualifier giving direct access to the UTMB Finals in Chamonix
Through Alsatian wine country
Passes Aubure (highest village in Alsace), Dambach-la-Ville, Andlau, and Barr before the rampart finish in Obernai

Trail Alsace Ultra-Trail des Chevaliers

Obernai, FranceMay 15, 2026

May 15, 2026
Course map for Trail Alsace Ultra-Trail des Chevaliers
DistDistance158 km
GainElevation Gain5,274 m
LimitCutoff40 h
Steep ClimbingNight RunningVariable WeatherRemote Terrain

Entry Timeline

Race DayMay 15, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
158.0 km
Distance
Point to Point
Route
40h
Cutoff Time
556 m
Average Elevation
5,274 m
Total Ascent
6,239 m
Total Descent
1,175 m
High Point
179 m
Low Point
Course map
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Aid Stations

LocationkmElevation
Start
Start
0.01,149 m
Finish
Finish
157.1183 m

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Dogs Allowed

Dogs may not participate in or run alongside runners in the race. Leashed dogs are permitted with crew and spectators in designated crew zones.

No on-site camping available

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

  • Crew assistance allowed at designated U checkpoints only. One crew member per runner; may provide a bag of max 30L. Medical assistance by crew is not permitted. Crew zone extends 500m before and after the aid station.
Weather
Rapid Weather Changes

May weather in the Vosges swings rapidly — from 30°C heat to cold rain, hail, or even snow at altitude. Mandatory weather protection layers required.

Cold/Hypothermia Risk

Nighttime temperatures above 1,000m can drop sharply. Runners spend multiple hours at elevation in darkness.

Gear Rules

Trekking poles allowed

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

Featured Videos

Relive the Start of the Ultra Trail des Chevaliers 2025
Relive the Start of the Ultra Trail des Chevaliers 2025
Trail Alsace by UTMB•2025

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