Radiance Mutuelle LUT By Night 2026
- Next event : Sat, November 7, 2026Date confirmed
- Last event : Sat, November 1, 2025
The event in a few words
Ready to come party in running mode in Rhône? 🎉
Up on the heights of Lyon, nicely framed by the Rhône (the river this time) and the Saône 🌊, the Radiance Mutuelle LUT By Night is here to keep the vibes going until the end of the night! 🌝 Even if temperatures are chilly in November ❄️, after a solid warm-up, you’ll be on fire ! 🔥 It’s time to hit the dancefloor on the asphalt with this awesome Lyon urban trail! 🦁
Get ready for a crazy night (you can keep reading with the song stuck in your head 😆) ! The City of Lights will shine until the very end of the night 🎶. Three new tracks of dance running await you for this 12th edition of the Lyon Urban Trail by Night! 🎉 In the heart of the capital of the Gauls, under the glow of the stars 🌟 (or more likely your headlamp 🔦), you’ll be able to soak up the city’s magical atmosphere over 10 km, 20 km or 30 km in timed mode ⏱️. And because the night is also made for partying 🥳, a 10 km 👻 non-timed option is planned. Clearly, these midnight trail runners 🕛 are going to carry you all the way to the end of the night! 😅
This show takes place on the right bank of the Saône, and you won’t want to miss it for anything! Like an actor in a trail runner’s shoes 👟, you’ll start in the mythical Roman Theatre of Fourvière, on the stage of the great amphitheatre 🎭. The fever will be at its peak—your headlamp might literally explode! 💡 During your urban trail, you’ll make Place Saint-Jean ⛪ and Rue Tramassac tremble, before seriously turning up the heat on the heights of Lyon 👆, step after step, all the way to the iconic hill of Fourvière! Up there, you can bust out your best moonwalks 🕺 on its typical little cobblestone streets 👟. Don’t stop till you get enough, as the King of Pop sang! 🎤 The 30 km will even take you as far as Pierre-Bénite via small paths ☝️. For your finish, you’ll be lucky enough to receive a whole hill of Fourvière of encouragement from the wild crowd at the foot of the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière ⛪, with a magical view overlooking all of Lyon 🤩. A night urban trail, with sections of paths—wouldn’t that be a taste of the SainteLyon? 🌙 In any case, it’s the perfect race to prepare for it 👌.
After your race and a nice long lie-in, soreness is what you might be up against! 😂 So, to avoid painful next days, reward your efforts by tasting Lyon specialties in THE capital of French gastronomy 🍽️. It starts with a piece of pâté en croûte and Saint-Marcellin (yes, it’s true, this great soft cheese 🧀 actually comes more from Isère, Drôme or Savoie 😋), before finishing with the coussin de Lyon for a sweeter note made of chocolate ganache coated in almond paste and flavored with curaçao 🤤. Bliss all the way (through the night)! 😜
Come crank the mercury 🌡️ to the max and bust out your best moves at the Radiance Mutuelle LUT By Night 🕺!
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
30 km
20 kmTOP
10 km
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM
- Elevation gain : 1100mD+
- 1,000+ runners in the last edition
- 1 loopx30 km
A few more words
And they’re off for the 30 km of the LUT by Night!
Starting from Place des Minimes, you’ll be able to build up momentum over the first 2 kilometers, which will be downhill 📉. Careful not to burn out right from the start! 😅 You’ll reach St. John’s Cathedral and head toward the riverbanks to cross to the other side via the Pont Alphonse Juin 🌉. Next comes 2 km of flat—take advantage of it to find your rhythm; there won’t be much respite for the rest of the course! 😬 You’ll cross the Rhône again on the M6 Viaduct and head up the hill of Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon via trails and small roads 🛣️. At km 7, you’ll head back down toward the Maison de la Cadière and Parc Chabrières-Arlès in Oullins 🌳.
The respite will be short-lived (we warned you 🤓): you’ll head to City Aventure Lyon-Sainte-Foy 🪂. Too bad—you won’t be able to stop and have fun there, but at least now you know how to get there! 🗺️ You’ll stay up on the heights of Sainte-Foy and make your way along the paths by the light of your headlamp 💡. At km 18, you’ll reach the Fort de Sainte-Foy, the Parc du Brûlet, and you’ll continue on to the Museum of the New Franco-Chinese Institute 🧧. You’ll be at km 20—only 10 more to go until sweet relief! 💪
But before that, you’ll have to get through one last very hilly section. From Saint-Just, you’ll descend to the Fort de Vaise 🏰, then down to Quai Chaveau, climb back up to the Centenaire Station, then descend again to Quai Pierre-Scize. Catch your breath before the final sequence... 💨 and it’s a big one! 🥵 You’ll haul yourself up above the Sainte-Marie-La Solitude School, head back down, then tackle the unforgiving Sarra trail ⛷️. You’ll have to hang on, push on through the final descent to Saint-Paul station, and give it everything on the last climb up to the Roman Theatres! 🎭
A course worthy of the greatest roller coasters! 🎢
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 8:45 PM
- Elevation gain : 750mD+
- 2,000+ runners in the last edition
- 1 loopx20 km
A few more words
To complete this 20 km, you’re going to have to hang on tight! 💪
If you’ve always dreamed of a nighttime 🌙 sightseeing tour, you’re in the right place! 😉 Starting from Place des Minimes, you’ll set off toward Saint-Jean Cathedral ⛪️. Yes, we do mean “set off,” because the first two kilometers are downhill! 📉 Be careful not to break your legs right from the start 😅. You’ll take the Alphonse Juin Bridge to enjoy 2 km along the Rhône riverbanks, under the watchful eye of the Basilica of Fourvière ✝️. Once you reach the M6 viaduct, it’ll be time to climb! 📈
From km 4, you’ll be bounding along the paths on the hill of Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon! ⬆️ You’ll head up to the Lichfield Esplanade and climb to the Fort of Sainte-Foy and Parc Brûlet 🌳. You’ll make your way to Saint-Just, head down to the Fort of Vaise 🏰 and along the quays 🌊. Hang on, you’ll be in for a series of climbs and descents all the way to the finish! You’ll have to tackle the Sarra track ⛷️, before heading back down to Saint-Paul station... then climb again to cross the finish line at the Roman Theatres! 🏁
Well done—you’ll have kept watch over sleeping Lyon for a lap of the track! 🔦
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM
- Elevation gain : 450mD+
- 1,000+ runners in the last edition
- 1 loopx10 km
A few more words
Want to test your level on a short trail by the light of headlamps? 🔦
Let’s go for the 10 km of LUT By Night ! Starting from Place des Minimes, you’ll head down into Vieux Lyon and pass right under the funicular! 🚇 You’ll reach Quai Fulchiron and then climb up to Saint-Just. You’ll run alongside the Loyasse Cemetery and make your way to the Fort de Vaise 🏰. What follows is a succession of climbs and descents: the quays, the Sarra trail, Saint-Paul station... and a finish in the Roman Theatres! 🎭
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Elevation gain : 450mD+
- 1 loopx10 km
A few more words
Forget the stopwatch and the pressure: that evening, there won’t be any! You can come and get moving on this 10 km in the Capital of the Gauls at your own pace.
You’ll set off from Place des Minimes right after the last wave of the timed 10 km 🚶, with the same elevation gain to tackle and a well-deserved break at the refreshment station at Fort de Loyasse. Here, there’s no need for a PPS or a licence, and your poles are welcome. Open from age 12, with parental authorisation for minors, it’s the ideal option to bring your whole crew along for the festivities 🎒.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
You can collect your bib on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm, at the Esplanade de Fourvière. The organizers recommend arriving at least 1 hour before your start time.
To pick up your bib, you’ll need to show:
your ID
your “bib pick-up” card, emailed a few days before the event or downloadable from your registration account
your document (PPS or FFA license) if your file is incomplete
You may pick up someone else’s bib by presenting a copy of their ID, their “bib pick-up” card, and their document if their file is incomplete. No bibs are sent by post.
30 km trail: 6:30 pm
20 km trail: 8:45 pm
10 km trail: 7:00 pm
10 km hike: around 7:25 pm, right after the last 10 km wave
All events start from Montée du Chemin Neuf, 69005 Lyon on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Starts are in waves of 500 runners, every 5 minutes, in the order you arrive at the start line. Your time only starts when you cross under the arch. There is no elite corral. The organizers recommend arriving 30 minutes before your start.
The finish line is at Lugdunum, in the Roman theatres.
30 km trail: two solid + drinks aid stations (City Aventure park and Fort de Loyasse) + a finish-line refreshment station
20 km trail: one solid + drinks aid station at Fort de Loyasse + a finish-line refreshment station
10 km trail: one solid + drinks aid station at Fort de Loyasse + a finish-line refreshment station
10 km hike: one aid station at Fort de Loyasse + a finish-line refreshment station
The races are run in semi self-sufficiency. No cups are provided at aid stations, so you must bring your own.
30 km trail: €50 (€55 on-site)
20 km trail: €41 (€46 on-site)
10 km trail: €29 (€34 on-site)
10 km hike: €24 (€39 on-site)
On-site registration may still be available, subject to bib availability.
The top 3 overall (men and women) will be awarded in the 30 km, 20 km and 10 km races.
No, a medical certificate is no longer required to start.
For the three timed races, adult participants who are not licensed must hold the Pass Prévention Santé (PPS) from the French Athletics Federation. Since January 2026, it costs €5 and is valid for 1 year. You can obtain it on the dedicated platform: pps.athle.fr.
FFA license holders must provide a valid Athlé Compétition, Athlé Entreprise, Athlé Running license, or their Pass'Running 2026-2027, valid on race day.
Your document must be uploaded to your online registration account.
The 10 km hike is not timed and requires neither PPS nor a license.
For more information about the Pass Prévention Santé, we recommend this article.
Yes. All courses close at 12:30 am. On the 20 km race, an additional cut-off time is also set at 11:30 pm at Fort de Loyasse.
When you register, you can purchase cancellation insurance or a 2027 deferral guarantee:
30 km trail: €5 (cancellation) or €4 (deferral)
20 km trail: €4 (cancellation) or €3 (deferral)
10 km trail: €3 (cancellation) or €2 (deferral)
10 km hike: €2 (cancellation) or €1 (deferral)
Cancellation insurance covers an accident, a serious illness, or an inability to run. Your request, along with a medical certificate, must be sent by post no later than Monday, November 2, 2026. Administration fees (€5), transaction fees and the cost of the insurance remain at your expense.
The deferral guarantee lets you move your entry to the 2027 edition, for the same distance or a shorter one. Requests must be made by email before Monday, November 2, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
You can transfer your bib to another person until Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from your registration account under “Transfer my bib”. No transfers are possible on-site.
You can change distance until Tuesday, November 3, 2026, subject to bib availability. Switching to a shorter distance or to the hike does not entitle you to any refund, while switching to a longer distance means paying the price difference at the current rate. No changes are possible on-site.
A bag drop service will allow you to leave your bag at the start/finish area and collect it after your race. There will be no changing rooms or showers.
30 km trail: 20+ years old
20 km trail: 20+ years old
10 km trail: 18+ years old
10 km hike: 12+ years old, with parental consent for minors
For all events, each participant must have:
a working headlamp, with spare batteries or a fully charged battery pack
a charged mobile phone, with the organizer’s number saved
a personal cup
For the 30 km trail, each participant must also have:
at least 0.5 L of water
a survival blanket
It is forbidden to discard mandatory kit during the race. In case of bad weather, the organizers may require additional equipment. Missing a mandatory item may result in a penalty or even disqualification.
Poles are forbidden in the three timed races. They are allowed in the 10 km hike.
The organizers are looking for volunteers for welcoming participants, bib pick-up, starts, bag drop, aid stations and course closing. All information and sign-up are available on this page.
If you still have questions, you can contact the organizers by email: info@lutbynight.com
You can check the race rules here
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