Ultra Running Hub Chalmazel-Jeansagniere, France · Saturday, July 4, 2026
ChalmaTrail - Chalmarathon
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (45km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, July
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 704 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45km | 257 | Ethan Dupuy · 03:29:31 | Claire Faisandier · 05:00:32 |
| 2025 | 45km | 164 | Sebastien dos Santos · 04:05:55 | Sarah Meharfi · 04:40:34 |
| 2024 | 45km | 106 | Romain Fuvelle · 04:15:19 | Nathalie Bazile · 04:47:19 |
The field grew 57% between 2025 (164) and 2026 (257). 18% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (45km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 45 km of trail with 1,840 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 41 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 45 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,840 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 45 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The ChalmaTrail - Chalmarathon, organised by association ChalmaTrail, is a fixed-distance trail marathon taking place in Chalmazel-Jeansagniere, France. With 1840m of elevation gain over 45km, the course averages 40.9m of climb per kilometer, making it a challenging event in its category.
The 8-hour time limit means a 10.7 minutes per kilometer pace, which is tighter than 66% of its 44 peer marathon races. This leaves less margin for error or extended breaks on course. The race typically sees a field of around 257 finishers, a larger turnout than 86% of its 59 peer marathon events.
Similar races
Other Marathon trail ultras, closest in distance first.