Ensé'Run 2027
- Next event : Sun, May 23, 2027Date confirmed
- Last event : Sun, May 24, 2026
The event in a few words
Want one served up in Ensérune? 🍻
Ready to heat up your trainers on ancestral lands? 🦴 We’ll be waiting for you in Colombiers, in the Hérault, right in the heart of Occitanie, for a total immersion in the archaeological site of Ensérune 🏛️. Ensé'Run takes place in May 📆 and offers a full menu with 6 events in total ✋, including an hike not timed over 9 km or 17 km and a kids' race (ages 13/15) over 4.5 km 🧒. You can choose between varied routes: "L'Oppidum" of 23 km and 330 mD+, "L'Ensérune" of 17 km and 230 mD+, or "La Malpas" of 9 km and 100 mD+.
You’ll tread the trails of the archaeological site of the Oppidum d'Ensérune, a national monument overlooking the Étang de Montady and offering you an exceptional panorama of this unusual place 🤩. Terrain-wise, expect real garrigue 🌾: rocks, dry roots, and a few asphalt sections so you can let your speed do the talking ☀️. You’ll also enjoy the banks of the Canal du Midi and the legendary Via Domitia! 🪨 You’ll arrive in style at the Ensé'Run village located in the Amphitheatre area, right next to the port of Colombiers 🚤. The atmosphere is friendly 🎉, with strategic aid stations to help you avoid overheating 🥤. You’ll often find local bands 🎶 to set the rhythm for your strides and a festive post-race where you debrief your times around a moment of sharing. It’s a human-sized event, limited to 700 bibs to preserve the quality of the welcome 🤗.
To extend your stay, the region is an exceptional playground 😇. We recommend an unusual visit to the Tunnel du Malpas, a true technical feat on the Canal du Midi 💦. If you prefer peace and quiet, a stroll along the quays of the port of Colombiers or an exploration of the Roman ruins will immerse you in local history 🏺. Also enjoy southern gastronomy: tielle, bougnette, stuffed squid, oreillette... 🍽️ You won’t be short of treats 🤪.
In short, a race where you finish with a bit of dust on your calves but a head full of history! 🤓
4 reasons to join this race
A word from the organizer:
"Ensé’Run isn’t just a race. It’s an experience. Running through the heart of Colombiers’ landscapes, alongside the Canal du Midi, crossing places steeped in history and discovering the Oppidum d’Ensérune in a different way… From 9 to 23 km, everyone has their own challenge, their own pace, but the same desire: to have fun and share a unique moment. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a nature lover, or simply looking for a new challenge, Ensé’Run invites you to experience a different kind of race—between sport, heritage, scenery and conviviality. On May 23, 2027, come run Ensé’Run. Come live the experience."
A distance for every taste
23 km
17 km
9 kmTOP
4.5 km
- Sunday, May 23, 2027 at 8:30 AM
- Elevation gain : 330mD+
- 1 loopx23 km
A few more words
Starting from the Port of Colombiers 🚤, you’ll follow a stretch of the Canal du Midi before climbing to the top of the Oppidum of Ensérune , which will give you a viewpoint over the Étang de Montady and the archaeological site 🪨. You’ll head back down across the plains to Poilhes and will have to tackle one last climb 📈 before reaching the legendary Via Domitia along the canal 💦.
- Sunday, May 23, 2027 at 8:45 AM
- Elevation gain : 230mD+
- 17 km
A few more words
A well-balanced format that combines speed on the flat stretches along the Canal du Midi 💦 and power on the climbs of the Oppidum of Ensérun 🏛️. You'll even climb up to the viewpoint over the Montady pond. The route offers a perfect snapshot of the local heritage without the fatigue of the long format 🏃.
17 km : Nordic Walking 17 km
Nordic Walking- Sunday, May 23, 2027 at 8:45 AM
- Elevation gain : 230mD+
- 17 km
- Sunday, May 23, 2027 at 9:00 AM
- Elevation gain : 100mD+ / 100mD-
- 1 loopx9 km
A few more words
Ideal for discovering the sport or getting in a session in nature 🍃. The route is quick but keeps that little elevation gain that makes all the difference 📈, especially when passing near the famous Malpas Tunnel and up to the viewpoint over the Pond 😎.
4.5 km : The Ado'mitia Minime Category
Road Running- Sunday, May 23, 2027 at 9:05 AM
- Elevation gain : 45mD+
- 1 loopx4.5 km
A few more words
The young runners will set off from the Port of Colombiers to follow alongside the Canal du Midi on the legendary Via Domitia 💦 up to the Malpas Tunnel, then take the other bank to come back and cross the finish line at the port 🚤.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Pickup takes place on Saturday, May 22, 2027 from 10am to 5pm, and on Sunday, May 23, 2027 morning from 7am until 15 minutes before the start.
Starts and finishes are located in the Amphitheatre / Port de Colombiers area (starts at the bottom of Rue des Écoles and finishes at Place du 3ème Millénaire). The starts take place on Sunday, May 23, 2027 at the following times:
8:30am: 23.8 km (L'Oppidum)
8:45am: 17 km and 17 km Nordic Walking (L'Ensérune)
9:00am: 9 km (Le Malpas)
9:05am: 4.2 km (L'Ado'Mitia)
9:07am: 9 km (La Rando)
No, it is not mandatory; however, you will need to present a PPS certificate dated less than one year before the race date.
The required age depends on the event:
23.8 km: reserved for the Espoir category and above (people born in 2005 or earlier)
17 km and 17 km Nordic Walking: reserved for the Junior category and above (people born in 2008 or earlier)
9 km: reserved for the Cadet category and above (people born in 2011 or earlier)
9 km La Rando: minimum age of 10 on race day
4.2 km: reserved for the Minime category (people born in 2012 and 2013)
"L’Oppidum" (23 km and 300 mD+):
until December 31, 2026: €24
until May 19, 2027: €29
"L’Ensérune" (17 km and 230 mD+) and 17km Nordic Walking:
until December 31, 2026: €18
until May 19, 2027: €22
"Le Malpas" (9 km and 120 mD+):
until December 31, 2026: €13
until May 19, 2027: €16
9 km hike: €12
L'Ado'Mitia 4.2 km: €10
A cut-off time is set only for the 23.8 km:
Km 16.7 (at the Malpas aid station): cut-off activated at 2h15 of racing, i.e. 10:45am. Participants who are over the time limit will be redirected to the finish without climbing the Oppidum d'Ensérune.
For the other events, the clock is definitively stopped at 11:30am at the finish.
There is a solid and liquid aid station every 4 or 5 km, with a water point on all races.
Yes, mandatory gear is required and may be checked before, during, and after the event:
Gear common to all distances: a working mobile phone (with bib number saved), a survival blanket, and a personal cup/ecocup (no cups provided at aid stations).
23.8 km, 17 km and 17 km Nordic Walking: minimum 1L water supply and an appropriate food supply.
9 km and 9 km La Rando: minimum 0.5L water supply.
17 km Nordic Walking: Nordic walking poles are mandatory.
Poles and headphones specifics: poles are forbidden on timed race courses (allowed on the Nordic walk and the hike). Earbuds and audio headphones are forbidden on timed courses.
If you still have questions, you can contact the organizers by email: enserun.colombiers@gmail.com
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