Cottenchy Trail 2026

I am a town nestled in the heart of the Val de Noye, in the Hauts-de-France, I hosted the famous resistance fighter Jean Moulin 🇫🇷 in 1941, I am, I am, I am? Cottenchy! And it's here you will tackle your next race: the Cottenchy Trail Adventure. This event plunges you into an enchanting setting and offers you the perfect excuse to get dirty 🟤. Everything here is designed to thrill you 🫨: courses that take your breath away (literally) 💨, an atmosphere full of friendliness 🫂, and memories that will stick with you like mud on your shoes 🏞️.

For the true warriors 🏅, the "Trail Adventure" of 29.2 km and its 530 mD+ is the holy grail. We won't lie to you: it stings a bit, but is it ever so good! 😍 Bronze FFA labeled and a qualifier for the French championships 🇫🇷, it's the perfect challenge to prove that you're the king (or queen) of the woods 🌳. Imagine yourself weaving between trees, leaping over puddles, and tackling climbs worthy of an episode of Koh-Lanta 🏔️. At the finish, you might be soaked and a bit breathless, but so proud of yourself! 👏 The "Nordic Adventure", is for those with flair! ✨ With 17.2 km and 200 mD+, it is a timed event of Nordic walking where technique and endurance come together ✌️. And beware, here, we don't joke with poles! We walk fast, we walk well, and we walk in style 😎. Additionally, this event is part of the Hauts-de-France Nordic Challenge. Looking for a shorter but equally intense adrenaline shot? 🏃‍♂️ The Nature Adventure, with its 13.2 km and 160 mD+, is made for you 🤗. Each step brings you closer to the blissful smile you will have at the finish... 😃 Photo alert! 📸 For the leisurely explorers 🧘, there's the "Walk Adventure". No clock ⏰, no pressure 🧘, it's just you, the nature 🌿, and your desire to breathe in a fresh breath of air. Whether you choose the 11.2 km or the 9 km, with or without poles, it's the perfect opportunity to stroll and admire the landscape 🌄. And if you meet a rabbit or a pheasant, give it a little wave 👋 since it's their home after all.

Because an adventure like this deserves a beautiful conclusion, don't leave without tasting the local treasures ⭐️. Here, the Hauts-de-France reserves delights worth a detour for you. Imagine yourself savoring a good ficelle picarde 🥧, a Picardy cheese melting perfectly, or a leek flamiche that warms your heart ❤️.

So, what are you waiting for? Whether you are an experienced runner, a passionate walker, or just a nature lover seeking sensations, the Cottenchy Trail Adventure is the right choice 😈.