The 4 x 1800 Trail 2026

You can collect your bib under the race marquee in the heart of the Prairie des Sagnes.

• Friday 17 July, from 2:30 pm to 10:00 pm.

• Saturday 18 July, from 6:30 am until 30 minutes before the start of each race.

All races will start from Le Lioran Resort:

• "Trail des 4 x 1800" (solo & relay): Saturday 18 July 2026 at 7:45 am

• "Trail des Crêtes": Saturday 18 July 2026 at 10:30 am

• "Trail du Plomb": Friday 17 July 2026 at 8:30 pm

• "Marathon des Cantalous": starts at the respective start times of the two races that make it up: "Trail du Plomb" + "Trail des 4 x 1800".

You must provide one of the following:

• An FFA licence: Athlé Compétition / Athlé Entreprise / Athlé Running

• A licence from an approved federation: FFH, FFSA, FCD, FSPN, FSCF, FSGT, UFOLEP…

• A PPS (Parcours de Prévention Santé) dated less than one year before race day

For minors, a parental consent form is mandatory.

These races are open to everyone (men and women), whether licensed or not, with age eligibility depending on the race format, in line with FFA rules:

• "Trail des 4 x 1800" (solo & relay): open from the Espoir category (U23) and up.

• "Trail des Crêtes": open from the Espoir category (U23) and up.

• "Trail du Plomb": open from the Junior category (U20) and up.

• "Marathon des Cantalous": open from the Espoir category (U23) and up.

• Kids’ races: open from age 6, according to FFA youth categories.

This year, if you can’t make it, you can resell your bib to another runner via the official platform, which is dedicated and secure.

Here is the bib price list:

• "Trail des 4 x 1800" (solo): €40, then €42, then €44 on resale

• "Trail des 4 x 1800" (relay): €45, then €47, then €49 on resale

• "Trail des Crêtes": €29, then €31, then €33 on resale

• "Trail du Plomb": €19, then €21, then €23 on resale

• "Marathon des Cantalous": €50, then €52, then €54 on resale

A cut-off time is the latest time set by the organiser to leave a checkpoint. These cut-offs help keep the course as safe as possible and ensure runner safety under the best possible conditions:

• "Trail des 4 x 1800": 7 hours maximum total time (including all stops) for the full course. Runners are withdrawn from the race after this time limit. A cut-off will be enforced at the Saint-Jacques-des-Blats aid station at 12:30 pm.

• "Trail des Crêtes": 5 hours total time (including all stops) for the full course. Runners are withdrawn from the race after this time limit.

• "Trail du Plomb": 3 hours total time (including all stops) for the full course. Runners are withdrawn from the race after this time limit.

These races follow a self-sufficiency principle, meaning runners must be reasonably autonomous between aid stations—both for nutrition and for clothing/safety equipment.

Two full aid stations (drinks + food) will be set up at Saint-Jacques-des-Blats and at Col de Rombière. A drinks-only station will also be available at the Plomb-du-Cantal cable car.

No cups will be provided: runners must carry their own container (cup or bottle).

For the "Trail des 4 x 1800", there will be two start waves. Waves are not based on participants’ expected time: first to the start line, first to start. Starts will be at 7:45 am and 8:00 am.

For each race in the event, assistance is allowed only at Saint-Jacques-des-Blats, within an area marked out by the organisers. Assistance is prohibited at all other points on the course, including Col de Rombière, under penalty of disqualification.

Access to the aid station is forbidden for runners’ supporters. Checkpoint managers will ensure these rules are strictly followed.

Mandatory equipment varies depending on the race format. This list is designed to maximise your safety and is a minimum—each trail runner should adapt it to their own abilities and the conditions.

Whatever the distance, no cups will be provided, in line with the organiser’s environmental commitments.

The basic mandatory kit for the "Trail des 4 x 1800", "Trail des Crêtes" and "Trail du Plomb" is as follows:

• A working mobile phone. Runners must be reachable at all times before, during and after the race: keep your phone switched on and do not use airplane mode. Any runner who cannot be reached may be penalised.

• 1L of water (only 0.5L for the "Trail du Plomb")

• Emergency blanket

• Whistle

• A working headlamp ("Trail du Plomb" only)

Mandatory kit depending on weather conditions:

• A waterproof rain jacket

• A warm hat and gloves

• An additional second layer (top + bottoms)

• A larger water reserve

Trekking poles are not allowed.

An official prize-giving ceremony will take place at 4:00 pm on Saturday 18 July 2026 in the finish area and will reward:

• The top 5 men and women overall (scratch) for the "Trail des 4 x 1800", "Trail des Crêtes" and "Trail du Plomb".

• The top 3 overall (scratch) for the "Marathon des Cantalous" (combined time of the "Trail du Plomb" and the "Trail des 4 x 1800").

For the "Trail des 4 x 1800", the top 3 men and top 3 women overall will receive prize money as follows:

• 1st man and 1st woman: €500

• 2nd man and 2nd woman: €300

• 3rd man and 3rd woman: €200

Yes. By registering for one of the Trail des 4 x 1800 races, participants commit to respecting the environment and the natural areas crossed. In particular, runners must:

• Carry all waste to the aid stations, where bins are provided

• Stay on the marked trail (do not leave it or cut switchbacks, which can cause erosion)

• Respect the natural environment around them

• Leave the course marking as installed by the organisers

• Use a personal cup, as no disposable, non-biodegradable tableware will be provided at aid stations

Please note: any breach of these rules will result in disqualification.