The Beaujolais Odyssey 2027

You will be able to pick up your bib number on the following dates:

• For "The Beaujolais Odyssey" (94 km, 60 km and 42 km): from Wednesday April 7, 2027 to Friday April 9, 2027, at a pick-up point in Villefranche-sur-Saône that will be specified later on the event website. You can also choose, when you register online, to have your bib sent by post to the address of your choice.

• For the "Mathusalem Trail", the "Jeroboam Trail", the "Magnum Trail" and the "La Madone Nordic Walk": Saturday April 10, 2027 in the afternoon, then Sunday April 11, 2027 from 6:45 a.m. up to 30 minutes before your start, at the start village located at the Fleurie gymnasium (304 rue de la Grappe).

To collect your bib, you will need to present your bib pick-up card and an ID in your name.

The starts will take place at the following times:

• "The Beaujolais Odyssey 94 km": Saturday April 10, 2027 at 7:00 a.m., from the Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin castle.

• "The Beaujolais Odyssey 60 km": Saturday April 10, 2027 at 9:30 a.m., from the Varennes castle.

• "The Beaujolais Odyssey 42 km": Saturday April 10, 2027 at 10:45 a.m., from Chénelette.

• "Mathusalem Trail": Sunday April 11, 2027 at 8:00 a.m., from Fleurie.

• "Jeroboam Trail": Sunday April 11, 2027 at 9:00 a.m., from Fleurie.

• "Magnum Trail": Sunday April 11, 2027 at 9:45 a.m., from Fleurie.

• "La Madone Nordic Walk": Sunday April 11, 2027 at 10:00 a.m., from Fleurie.

All finishes are judged in Fleurie.

To take part, you must meet one of the following conditions depending on your race [TO BE CHECKED, see notes below]:

• For the three distances of "The Beaujolais Odyssey", the "Mathusalem Trail" and the "Jeroboam Trail": hold a license in the U23 Espoirs category or above (Seniors, Masters), or have been born before January 1, 2008 if you are not licensed.

• For the "Magnum Trail" and the "La Madone Nordic Walk": hold a license in the U20 Juniors category or above, or have been born before January 1, 2010 if you are not licensed.

Fees increase depending on your registration date, subject to bibs still being available:

"The Beaujolais Odyssey 94 km":

• Until Monday November 30, 2026: €110

• From Tuesday December 1, 2026 to Sunday January 31, 2027: €120

• From Monday February 1, 2027: €130

"The Beaujolais Odyssey 60 km":

• Until Monday November 30, 2026: €65

• From Tuesday December 1, 2026 to Sunday January 31, 2027: €75

• From Monday February 1, 2027: €82

"The Beaujolais Odyssey 42 km":

• Until Monday November 30, 2026: €47

• From Tuesday December 1, 2026 to Sunday January 31, 2027: €57

• From Monday February 1, 2027: €62

"Mathusalem Trail":

• Until Monday November 30, 2026: €35

• From Tuesday December 1, 2026 to Sunday January 31, 2027: €45

• From Monday February 1, 2027: €49

"Jeroboam Trail":

• Until Monday November 30, 2026: €22

• From Tuesday December 1, 2026 to Sunday January 31, 2027: €31

• From Monday February 1, 2027: €36

"Magnum Trail":

• Until Monday November 30, 2026: €15

• From Tuesday December 1, 2026 to Sunday January 31, 2027: €18

• From Monday February 1, 2027: €25

"La Madone Nordic Walk":

• Until Sunday January 31, 2027: €15

• From Monday February 1, 2027: €17

Options can be booked when you register:

• The finish-line meal is included for "The Beaujolais Odyssey 94 km". For all other races, it is offered as an option for €15, and you can also book meals for your companions.

• A start shuttle is offered as an option for €10 for the three distances of "The Beaujolais Odyssey".

Registration is done online on the event registration website. Depending on remaining bib availability, on-site registration will be possible on race day up to 1 hour before the start, except for the three distances of "The Beaujolais Odyssey".

Yes, and it may be checked at any time.

For the three distances of "The Beaujolais Odyssey", you must carry:

• a working mobile phone

• an emergency food reserve

• a whistle

• a water reserve of at least 1 L

• a reusable cup

• a jacket or windbreaker

• a survival blanket

• a headlamp with a spare battery

For the "Mathusalem Trail", the "Jeroboam Trail", the "Magnum Trail" and the "La Madone Nordic Walk", you must carry:

• a reusable cup

• a water reserve of at least 1 L for the "Mathusalem Trail" and the "Jeroboam Trail", and at least 0.5 L for the "Magnum Trail" and the "La Madone Nordic Walk"

For these four events, the mobile phone, emergency food reserve, whistle, jacket or windbreaker and survival blanket are recommended.

Pole use is optional on all trails and mandatory for the "La Madone Nordic Walk". Trail shoes are strongly recommended for all events.

If you are an adult, you do not need a medical certificate, but you must provide one of the following two documents:

• a Parcours Prévention Santé (PPS) certificate, to be obtained online via pps.athle.fr and valid for 3 months;

• a valid FFA Athlé Compétition, Athlé Entreprise or Athlé Running license on the day of the race. Santé-Loisirs, Encadrement and Découverte licenses are not accepted.

If you are a minor, you must provide an FFA license from among those listed above, or a health questionnaire completed jointly with the persons exercising parental authority. If any answer on this questionnaire is positive, a medical certificate of no contraindication dated less than 6 months ago will be required.

If you are a foreign participant, you must provide a medical certificate of no contraindication to the practice of athletics or running in competition, even if you are licensed with a foreign federation. It must be written in French, or accompanied by a French translation, and be dated and signed by the doctor.

You can upload your document directly from your online registration file.

Yes, here are the cut-off times for each race:

"The Beaujolais Odyssey 94 km":

• km 16.5 in Saint-Cyr-le-Chatoux: 10:20 a.m.

• km 35 in Marchampt: 2:00 p.m.

• km 50 in Chénelette: 5:00 p.m.

• km 70 at Col de Crie: 9:00 p.m.

• km 82 at Col du Fût d'Avenas: 11:30 p.m.

• Time limit of 18 hours, with a finish in Fleurie before 1:00 a.m. on Sunday April 11, 2027.

"The Beaujolais Odyssey 60 km":

• km 17 in Chénelette: 1:00 p.m.

• km 36 at Col de Crie: 4:50 p.m.

• km 48 at Col du Fût d'Avenas: 7:30 p.m.

• Time limit of 12 hours, with a finish in Fleurie before 9:30 p.m.

"The Beaujolais Odyssey 42 km":

• km 19 at Col de Crie: 2:45 p.m.

• km 31 at Col du Fût d'Avenas: 5:15 p.m.

• Time limit of 8h30, with a finish in Fleurie before 7:15 p.m.

"Mathusalem Trail":

• km 23 in Émeringes: 12:30 p.m.

• Time limit of 6h30, with a finish before 2:30 p.m.

"Jeroboam Trail":

• km 11 in Émeringes: 11:20 a.m.

• Time limit of 4h20, with a finish before 1:20 p.m.

"Magnum Trail": the time limit is 3 hours, with a finish before 12:45 p.m.

"La Madone Nordic Walk": the time limit is 4h30, with a finish before 2:30 p.m.

If you exceed a cut-off time, you will no longer be timed and you will be considered out of the race.

The aid stations planned along the course are as follows:

• "The Beaujolais Odyssey 94 km": 5 aid stations

• "The Beaujolais Odyssey 60 km": 3 aid stations

• "The Beaujolais Odyssey 42 km": 2 aid stations

• "Mathusalem Trail": 2 aid stations

• "Jeroboam Trail", "Magnum Trail" and "La Madone Nordic Walk": 1 aid station

An aid station will also be waiting for you at the finish of each race. You will find sweet and savory items and water there. No cups are provided at the aid stations, so remember to bring yours.

There is no bag drop on site. However, you will have access to showers and restrooms after your race.

Your registration includes:

• solid and liquid refreshments on all courses

• a runner gift

• a half-pint of beer (25 cl) or a soft drink offered at the finish

• a finish-line refreshment

• access to showers and restrooms

• your gun time and chip time

The finish-line meal is also included for "The Beaujolais Odyssey 94 km".

Yes, here are the planned prizes:

• trophies and prizes for the first 3 women and the first 3 men in the overall scratch ranking of each trail race, regardless of age category

• a trophy and a prize for the most represented running club

• a trophy and a prize for the most represented Nordic walking club

The "La Madone Nordic Walk" does not give rise to any podium or ranking. Only competitors present at the prize-giving ceremony will be able to receive their prize.

More questions? You can send an email to: odysseebeaujolaise@gmail.com