Are you ready to discover a unique adventure in the Pays de la Loire? 🏃♂️ Now is the right time! In February, during the trail Feet in the Buru in La Cropte, where fresh air and forest landscapes are abundant 🌲, you will dive into the heart of Mayenne 📍. Rest assured, this is an image, you won't really dive into the river! 🏊♂️ According to runners who have already set foot on these paths, it is a true trail in nature you will discover 🤩. Apparently, you might encounter deer or even llamas on your way 🦙.
Speaking of paths, what's in store for the course? 🤔 There will be something for everyone! 😎 If you are a ultra-runner at heart and timed races ⌚ don't scare you, you can challenge yourself with the "Ultimate Time Master" of 7.6 km 🤓. The goal: finish the loop in under an hour and start again as many times as you can! A joker loop, shorter, will be available for females and M5 participants. They can do it as many times as they wish except during the first and last rounds. For short trail enthusiasts, the "Trail Chrono" of 15 km will test your endurance 💪. If you're looking for a gentler approach, the Nordic walk of 15 km and the one of 7 km will be the perfect options for you 🥾. The organizers won't "put baby in a corner" 🎬, as a children's race will be scheduled at the end of the day! 🧒
The little seeds of runners will be highlighted during this event because it works hand in hand 🤝 with the association "Seeds of Children" 🌱. The goal is to promote freedom of speech, exchanges, listening, and information on infertility, mainly concerning the donation of eggs and sperm for couples waiting for donations 💰.
After achieving your challenge, why not explore the region? 🗺️ Half an hour away by car, you will find the large city of Laval, nicknamed the City of Douanier Rousseau. You can visit its magnificent Château de Laval, perfect if you are a history and architecture enthusiast 🏰. If you don't feel like traveling, you can just as well visit the Saulges caves, a very fun excursion you'll remember! 👣 Prefer a family relaxation moment? 👨👩👧👦 The Refuge de l'Arche in Château-Gontier will allow you to meet rescued animals, a day full of discoveries! 🐾 If you're looking for a romantic getaway, the towpath of the Mayenne offers a charming riverside walk 🛶. Let's not forget to mention Angers, where you can wander through its historic streets and enjoy delicious local gastronomy 😋.
So put on your sneakers and join the starting line for an extraordinary sports and tourist experience! ✨
Organizer's message
"Graines d'enfants organizes a unique event every year: 🎽 Feet in the Buru, a festive and supportive race where performance rhymes with caring. This event brings together young and old in a friendly atmosphere, to share common values of sharing, self-improvement, and mutual support. Beyond the race, it's a true day of awareness around fertility, egg and sperm donation, but also the right to a parenting project for everyone. To inform, listen, and bring together, Graines d'enfants aims to: 🗣 Inform about the medical and human pathways related to infertility, 💬 Promote exchange among concerned individuals, families, and healthcare professionals, 🤝 Create connections through accessible and caring events, where everyone can find their place."
Ultimate Individual Time Master is a backyard race! What does that mean? It's simple, on a 7.6 km loop, you have the opportunity to complete the distance of your choice. Yes, the Ultimate Individual Time Master offers to run up to 13 laps! This means you can cover almost 100 km in total! 💪
Be careful, the timer also plays a role in the race ⏱️, here are the different time limits you must not exceed:
If there are several participants left during the 13th lap, the first to cross the finish line will be the happy winner of the race! 🏅
So how many loops will you be able to do? 🦸♀️
Have you decided to embark on the hike? Good choice! Whether you sign up for the 15 km or 7 km walk, you can choose the one you want on D-day! ✌️
Have you decided to start hiking? Good choice! Whether you register for the 15 km walk or the 7 km one, you'll be able to choose the one you want on the day! ✌️
This event has even organized a race for children! 🧒 "The Little Seeds Ludo Trail" will start on February 28, 2026, at 4 PM 💪.
Registrations will be done only on-site and will cost €2 per bib. A small gift will be offered to all the little participants! 🎁
For the Ultimate Time Master, you can pick up your bib at the tennis court in La Cropte (53170) on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 5 PM to 7 PM, and on Saturday, February 28, 2026, starting at 6 AM.
For the Trail Chrono / Hike, from 1 PM at the tennis court in La Cropte (53170).
The race starts will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the village tennis court (53170 La Cropte):
6:53 AM for the "Ultimate Time Master Individual"
2 PM for the "Trail Chrono"
2:30 PM for the Nordic walk
Yes, refreshments will be available at each finish. Solid refreshments (fruits, chocolate, sports cake, rice pudding, cheese...) and liquid refreshments (water, coke, soup, St-Yorre, tea...) will be offered.
"Ultimate Time Master Individual": €45
"Trail Chrono": €10
Nordic walk/hike: €7
As the medical certificate is no longer accepted, you will need to provide a PPS (Health Prevention Pathway) certificate less than 3 months old.
You will find all the necessary information here.
For the "Ultimate Time Master" events, each 7.6 km loop must be completed in less than an hour. The time barriers will shorten progressively.
"Ultimate Time Master Individual" and "Ultimate Time Master Duo": 18 years
"Trail Chrono": 16 years
You can check the race rules here
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