Ceillac, France · Saturday, July 4, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Grand Raid du Guillestrois et du Queyras - Trail des Lacs

Race completed

48 km Distance

3,250 m Climbing

7.3 Grit · Hardcore

44.6683° N, 6.7780° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 68 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 16 hours 20:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Among the most forgiving 50K cut-offs we track. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~363 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (48km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, July

Daytime high 22°C

Night low 9°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 15 h 29 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1740 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	48km	363	Miguel Balaven · 05:37:36	Maryline Nakache · 06:41:29
2025	50km	316	Julien Brunet · 06:00:10	Elodie Colegno · 07:59:07
2024	45km	246	Anthony Krupka · 05:46:02	Helene Dassy · 06:31:57
2023	45km	193	Stephane Ricard · 05:56:36	Alix Muller · 07:02:39

The field grew 15% between 2025 (316) and 2026 (363). 29% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (48km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

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⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 48 km of trail with 3,250 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 68 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 48 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 3,250 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 16 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Maurten

Gel 100

Hydrogel technology for 25g carbs per gel with minimal GI distress.

$3.5 ★★★★★ 4.7

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Black Diamond

Distance FLZ

Lightweight folding trekking poles with FlickLock Z adjustment. 340g per pole.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.7

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Overview

The Grand Raid du Guillestrois et du Queyras - Trail des Lacs is a 48 km trail race in Ceillac, France, with 3250m of elevation gain. This gives it 67.7m of climb per kilometre, making it a demanding course.

With a field of 363 finishers in its latest edition, this race is larger than 96% of 50k races. The 16-hour time limit translates to a cutoff pace of 20 minutes per kilometre, which is tighter than 5% of 50k races. This means runners will need to maintain a consistent pace to finish within the allotted time.

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