Maratrail du Haut-Forez

Race completed

45 km Distance

2,000 m Climbing

5.3 Grit · Challenging

45.4627° N, 3.9891° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 44 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 9 hours 12:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a Marathon. Measured against 43 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~76 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

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, June

Daytime high 23°C

Night low 11°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 15 h 41 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 704 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	45km	76	Aurelien Fayolle · 03:58:51	Julie Gelhaye · 05:23:45
2025	45km	67	Mickael Guion · 04:39:47	Laurine Duivon · 05:47:03

The field grew 13% between 2025 (67) and 2026 (76). 16% 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

⛰️ 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 45 km of trail with 2,000 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 44 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 2,000 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 45 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

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

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