La Malene, France · Sunday, May 9, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Tarn Valley Trail - La Malène de Proust

248 days away

54 km Distance

2,230 m Climbing

6.0 Grit · Hardcore

44.3022° N, 3.3202° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 41 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Field size ~514 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (54km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 16°C

Night low 6°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 14 h 30 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 900 m. Not a forecast.

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 54 km of trail with 2,230 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 41 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 54 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,230 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 54 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.