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Feet in the Buru 2026

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The event in a few words

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! ✨

4 reasons to join this race

A unique challenge 💪
Running the same loop every hour... and this until there's only one runner left or until you're the first to reach the 100 km mark! This timed race is a true physical and mental challenge, as you shouldn't go too hard too fast, nor think about giving up 🥵.
A friendly event 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
There won't just be the "Ultimate Time Master" event on the schedule! The organizers have thought of everyone. You can start in a 15 km trail or Nordic walk! Even children can put on their sneakers for the "Ludo Trail" 😉.
To support a good cause 🎗️
Feet in the Buru is, above all, an event with a heart. The event collaborates with the association Seeds of Children, which promotes freedom of speech, exchange, listening, and information on infertility, mainly concerning egg and sperm donation for couples waiting for donations 👶.
Authentic landscapes ✨
In the small village of La Cropte, nestled not far from Laval in Mayenne, the runners might be more numerous than the inhabitants! Numbering 270, the residents will be there to cheer you on during your event. The course will guide you through nature and the trails of the municipality 🗺️.

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."

A distance for every taste

7.3 km : Ultimate Individual Time Master

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  • Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 6:53 AM
  • 13 loopsx561.538 m

A few more words

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:

  • Lap 1: 1h
  • Lap 2: 58min
  • Lap 3: 56min
  • Lap 4: 54min
  • Lap 5: 52min
  • Lap 6: 50min
  • Lap 7: 49min
  • Lap 8: 48min
  • Lap 9: 47min
  • Lap 10: 46min
  • Lap 11: 45min
  • Lap 12: 44min
  • Last lap: 43min

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? 🦸‍♀️

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

  • 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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