Lyon Urban Trail by Night 2025
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- Next event : Sat, November 1, 2025Date confirmed
- Last event : Sat, November 2, 2024
The event in a few words
Ready to party in running mode in the Rhône? 🎉
High above Lyon, surrounded by the Rhône River and the Saône 🌊, the LUT by Night invites you to run until dawn! 🌝 Even if November ❄️ is a chilly month, after a good warm-up, you'll be on fire! 🔥 It's time to strut your stuff on the asphalt with this fabulous Lyon urban trail! 🦁
Get ready for a crazy night (feel free to hum along! 😆). The City of Lights will shine brightly until the end of the night 🎶. Three new tracks await you for this 11th edition of the Lyon Urban Trail by Night! 🎉 In the heart of the Gauls' capital, under the starry sky 🌟 (or mostly your headlamp's glow 🔦), you can enjoy the magical atmosphere of the city over 10 km, 20 km, or 30 km in timed mode ⏱️. And since night is also for partying 🥳, there's a 10 km 👻 untimed option. Midnight trail runners 🕛 are going to keep you on your feet all night long! 😅
The show will take place on the right bank of the Saône, an event you simply can't miss! During your urban trail, you'll make Place Saint-Jean ⛪ and Rue Tramassac tremble, before raising the temperature as you ascend the heights of Lyon 👆, step by step, up to the iconic Fourvière hill! There, you can unleash your best moonwalks 🕺 on its characteristic cobblestone streets 👟. Don't stop ‘til you get enough, just like the King of Pop sang! 🎤 And since this year marks the event's 10th anniversary 🎂, not only are the distances changing… the courses are getting a makeover too! 😯 Like an actor slipping into a trail runner's shoes 👟, you'll start at the legendary Roman Theatre of Fourvière, on the grand amphitheater stage 🎭. The excitement will be at its peak, even your headlamp might just burst! 💡 To finish, you'll be welcomed by a cheering crowd at the foot of the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière ⛪, with a magical view overlooking all of Lyon 🤩.
After your race, in the early morning you won't have a hangover 🪵. However, you might face some muscle soreness! 😂 So to avoid a painful recovery, reward your efforts by indulging in Lyonnais specialties in the gastronomic capital of France 🍽️. Start with a slice of pâté en croûte and some Saint-Marcellin (yes, this delicious soft cheese 🧀 actually originates from Isère, Drôme, or Savoie 😋), and finish with a coussin de Lyon for a sweeter touch, a chocolate ganache wrapped in marzipan and flavored with curaçao 🤤. A perfect end to a perfect night! 😜
Come heat things up 🌡️ to the max and show off your best moves at the LUT by Night 🕺!
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
30 km
20 kmTOP
10 km
- Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
- Elevation gain : 800mD+
- 1,000+ runners in the last edition
- 1 loopx30 km
A few more words
This year, the course is changing!
Starting from the legendary Gallo-Roman Theater, you'll race down the slopes of Old Lyon to meet the Saône riverbanks! Then, you'll climb towards Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon. After a large loop, you'll head back towards the 5th district of Lyon. You'll tackle the renowned Sarra hill climb, push through Gorge de Loup and then embark on your final kilometers to enjoy a spectacular finish in front of the magnificent Basilica of Fourvière! 🤩
- Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 8:45 PM
- Elevation gain : 600mD+
- 2,000+ runners in the last edition
- 1 loopx20 km
A few more words
This year, the course is changing!
Kicking off from the legendary Gallic Roman Theater, you’ll race down the slopes of Old Lyon to reach the Saône riverbanks! From there, you'll make your way up to the Point du Jour district. After a loop there, brace yourself for the iconic Sarra hill climb before heading to Gorge de Loup, setting you up for your final kilometers with a spectacular finish in front of the magnificent Basilica of Fourvière! 🤩
- Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
- Elevation gain : 400mD+
- 1,000+ runners in the last edition
- 1 loopx10 km
A few more words
This year, the course is changing!
Starting from the legendary Gallo-Roman Theater, you'll race down the slopes of Old Lyon to reach the quays of the Saône! You'll tackle the essential climb of La Sarra, explore the heights of the 5th district of Lyon, and descent towards St. Paul Station, to finally kick off your final kilometers and reward yourself with a spectacular finish in front of the beautiful Basilica of Fourvière! 🤩
- Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
- Elevation gain : 400mD+
- 1 loopx10 km
A few more words
Forget the clock and the pressure: there won't be any that evening! You can come and strut your stuff over this 10 km course in the Capital of the Gauls at your own pace.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
For the 30 km trail: 6:30 PM (subject to change)
For the 20 km trail: 8:45 PM (subject to change)
For the 10 km trail: 7:15 PM (subject to change)
For the 10 km Open trail: 7:15 PM (subject to change)
All races will start from the Gallo-Roman Theater on November 1, 2025.
We recommend using public transportation to reach the event (funicular from Old Lyon, stop at "Minimes - Théâtres Romains").
You can park at the following nearby parking lots:
Bellecour (33 Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon)
Saint Antoine (Quai Saint-Antoine, 69002 Lyon)
Saint Georges (13 Place Benoît Crepu, 69005 Lyon)
Saint Jean (25 Quai Romain Rolland, 69005 Lyon)
Celestins (11 Place des Célestins, 69002 Lyon)
Antonin Poncet (Place Antonin Poncet, 69002 Lyon)
You will be able to leave your belongings at the baggage check before the start of the race. Changing rooms will be available after your race. Unfortunately, there won't be any showers.
For the 30 km trail: two food and drink stations + finish line refreshments
For the 20 km trail: one food and drink station + finish line refreshments
For the 10 km trail: one food and drink station + finish line refreshments
For the 10 km Open trail: one food and drink station + finish line refreshments
The top 3 finishers (men and women) will be awarded in the 30 km, 20 km, and 10 km races.
For the 30 km, there is a time limit at 11:30 PM at the Fort de Loyasse aid station.
You can pick up your race bib on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 11 AM until 30 minutes before the start, at the Gallo-Roman Theater in Lyon-Fourvière. You will need to present your ID, your 'race bib pick-up' card (received by email), and a medical certificate if your file is incomplete.
For the 30 km trail: minimum age 20
For the 20 km trail: minimum age 18
For the 10 km trail: minimum age 16
For the 10 km Open trail: minimum age 12
Minors must present parental consent.
Each participant must have: a headlamp, a hydration system with at least 0.5 L capacity (such as a water bottle holder or hydration pack), a food reserve, and rain gear (depending on weather conditions).
A mobile phone and a fully charged battery are also recommended.
No, trekking poles are strictly prohibited.
All information and registration are available on this page.
No, a medical certificate is no longer required to participate.
The new Health Prevention Pathway (PPS) statement available here replaces it. This French Athletics Federation's health assessment must be completed within 3 months prior to the event (from 11/02/2025), and its number must be entered on the registration platform.
FFA members will need to provide their 2024-2025 Athletics License numbers.
Minors must present a health questionnaire. Guardians must certify that each section of the questionnaire has a negative response. If not, they are required to provide a medical certificate stating that there is no contraindication to the practice of the sport or the specific discipline, dated within six months.
For more information on the Health Prevention Pathway (PPS), we recommend this article.
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