Ready to reset your clock and challenge yourself on the natural trails of Switzerland? 🕰️ The Doubs Race at Les Brenets, a former commune in the Canton of Neuchâtel and the Mountains region, is ready to welcome you on its scenic paths! ⛰️ What better way to explore this picturesque area than a trail run in June, discovering the forests and lakes alongside the Doubs River? 🏞️ Don’t worry, you won’t be running all 453 km of this French-Swiss river 😝.
On the agenda, you have two trails: the "Mini Doubs" at 11 km with 460 m elevation gain and the "Maxi Doubs" at 21 km with 900 m elevation gain 🏃➡️. Good news for walkers, both routes are also open to Nordic walking! 🚶♂️➡️ But The Doubs Race is also about celebrating great values 🫶, like family: 4 children's races ranging from 0.5 to 3 km invite the little ones to join the fun! 🥳 Indeed, there's no such thing as being too young to lace up your sneakers 👟. In addition to inviting everyone to run, the organizers are committed to respecting nature's time zone 🍃 : no cups, no packages, it’s a truly eco-friendly race! ♻️ And throughout your run, you’ll understand why preserving this area is so important: Lac des Brenets or Lac de Moron, both will leave you speechless! 😍
After performing on these tracks surrounded by breathtaking landscapes🌲, why not extend your adventure? 👀 Explore the watchmaking city of La Chaux-de-Fonds, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its fascinating watch museums ⏰. Need a pick-me-up? The Vallée de Joux is just a hop away 🚗. Enjoy the lake (yes, another one 😅) for a relaxing moment or visit the Léman Museum to learn more about this beautiful region 🤩. If you’re craving more outdoor fun, the Lac de Neuchâtel is perfect for a family picnic 🍽️. Nature lovers (we know you're still craving a bit more) shouldn't miss the Creux du Van: this natural amphitheater is a breathtaking spectacle! 🤯
No doubs (doubts) about it, this race is perfect for you! 😉
You can collect your race bib on Saturday, June 14, 2025, up to 30 minutes before the start at the Brenets Sports Center (Champ-Nauger 1, 2416 Les Brenets).
The start and finish will be at the Brenets Sports Center: Champ-Nauger 1, 2416 Les Brenets on Saturday, June 14, 2025:
Nordic walking 21 km: starts at 9 AM
11 km and Nordic walking 11 km: starts at 10 AM
21 km: starts at 10 AM
Children's races: start at 2 PM
Participants must be born in 2009 or earlier to take part in the races.
For the 21 km:
40 CHF (43€) from May 9, 2025, and 45 CHF (51.5€) on-site
For the 11 km:
25 CHF (27€) from May 9, 2025, and 30 CHF (32€) on-site
Refreshment stations, offering bananas, oranges, dried fruits, dark chocolate, dried meat, energy bars, water, and isotonic drinks, are set up along the route. There will be 3 on the 21 km and 1 on the 11 km.
Participation in the race
Competitor ranking with electronic chips
Solid and liquid refreshments along the route
Showers
Post-race meals are not included in the registration. A refreshment stand run by the Cross Club La Chaux-de-Fonds will be available. Remember to bring your own dishes for dining!
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