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The Veni Vici 2026

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The event in a few words

Hey there, brave gladiator! 🤺 Did you know that all roads lead to the Gard? No, no, we're not losing our Latin: every early November, a cohort of centurions, legionnaires, and other aspiring emperors invade the region for the Veni Vici. Those Finishers are crazy! 🤪

In the heart of the late season, the empire of Uzès once again hosts the mythical Veni Vici 💪, a race with guaranteed escape. In Occitan lands, you'll trace back some 2,000 years of history on the trail of our ancestors with an extraordinary creative genius as you head towards Nîmes 🏛️. Nemausus by its ancient name, or the "French Rome" as it is currently nicknamed, has retained the intact traces of its rich Roman past. Notably the arena where you have a date for your fight: the Nîmes aqueduct. A Roman monument counting among the most remarkable in the world, it houses a no less magnificent masterpiece, the Pont du Gard, which you'll have the chance to discover at the pace of your strides 😍. A charismatic two-thousand-year-old structure, a protected territory, and pleasant temperatures set the scene. This very scene attracted more than 10,000 participants in 2025, from 50 different countries. So, do you still have an excuse not to say you came, saw, and conquered? 🤔

You who have a taste for well-done things, you'll easily recognize from the proposed routes that this event is definitely not made of the same wood made of the same stone as the others 😏. With the Pont du Gard as a denominator common to all routes, you'll follow the prideful axis of the region's inhabitants: Uzès - Pont du Gard - Nîmes. On the program, 6 formats are laid out in this ancient setting, enough to satisfy all types of gladiators ⚔️: an 87 km trail (2,250 mD+), a 52 km trail (1,470 mD+), a 33 km route (715 mD+) to do in race format or Nordic walking, an 18 km trail (525 mD+) to complete running, and finally a 16 km hike (445 mD+) 👏. No matter the distance you choose, you can thank life, sing life, and dance life, because your race will offer you a monumental setting! 🤩

The empire bequeathed to us by our ancestors at the heart of the Gard is unimaginably rich, and you'll quickly realize it throughout your strides 🏃‍♂️. Prepare for a race with a thousand faces 🎭, at the core of which coexist cities, nature, villages, and Roman relics to form a harmonious and unforgettable picture. Immersed in the Gardan sagebrush 🌿, the variety of landscapes that will unfold will leave you speechless: dirt paths, streams, rocky trails 🪨 (be careful with those ankles), and pine forests will complete this beautiful tableau 🤤. You'll extend your strides in a very rich and contrasting Mediterranean vegetation. You'll run (or walk) in an environment of green oak forests 🌲, the emblematic tree of the region, and with wild fragrant plants such as thyme or rosemary 🌞. Not to mention vineyards 🍇 and olive groves 🫒, making you truly feel in the South 🏖️. You'll discover an historical and cultural heritage extremely rich, especially if you choose the longest distance. By crossing the complete Nîmes aqueduct (yes, yes... you read that right!), starting from the Uzès Castle, the first Duchy of France, you will zigzag the Vallée d'Eure and villages as typical as they are welcoming, all built of stone 🏘️, like Saint-Maximin, Argilliers, or Vers-Pont du Gard (we'll stop there, we won't reveal everything). Passing near the Vers stone quarries, you'll see where the stones used to construct the Pont du Gard were extracted, the very one you're looking forward to ⏳. Standing 49 meters high with its three superimposed rows of arches, it will tower proudly on your path, rich in its 2,000 years of existence. And as if all that wasn't enough, it's in the heart of Roman Nîmes, where your historical journey will end. Nemausus offers a majestic finish, past the Jardins de la Fontaine that you'll descend, the Tour Magne, la Maison Carrée, (listed last year as a World Heritage Site) and its famous Arenas 🏛️ where your journey ends. A majestic finish 🌳. But don't get too used to the order in which you'll discover all these architectural masterpieces, as the route changes direction every year! Each edition has new surprises and passages 🎁.

Although the race ended, nothing prevents you from staying a few more hours frozen in the Roman era 🏺. You got it, no need to go far when you're in Nîmes, to delve into Roman relics, particularly numerous in this city 😉. The Nîmes Arenas are an unavoidable must-see and will definitely transport you to Italy. It's impossible to leave without admiring the Maison Carrée, whose conservation is impressive. And for the promised feast to our day gladiators, we recommend the typical cod brandade with a drizzle of olive oil and a slice of Pélardon 🧀.

So, pack your best toga and a small pouch of sesterces, and come shout your best Veni Vidi Vici at the foot of the Pont du Gard! 🚩

4 reasons to join this race

Guaranteed escape 😎
In the heart of the Gard, you'll tread the typical trails of the region in a natural and protected territory, never far from Roman remains. Your race will also be an opportunity to discover typical villages that will take you back in time and make you feel Roman for a few hours. Let's not be afraid of words, the Veni Vici is a race with 1000 faces: pine forests, villages, monuments, trails, forests... Here's a patchwork of what awaits you 🫶.
Running on an architectural masterpiece 🤩
The Pont du Gard will be the main attraction point of the race, and to say it suffices on its own is an understatement. Built by the Romans to supply Nîmes with water and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, this is the world's tallest aqueduct bridge and is still extremely well preserved. With its three rows of arches and 2,000 years of existence, it impresses and will be your privileged race partner. And let's be honest... There aren't many trails in France (or Europe) that allow you to run around such a monument, which explains its huge success since five editions! 🙌
A monumental but accessible event 🏃‍♂️
For a race taking place around a mythical monument, one might think that only a handful of seasoned athletes could walk the Gard territory. But the distances offered by the organizers are varied enough to satisfy all running levels and all requirements ✨. From 16 to 87 km, you are bound to find the right distance!
On the tracks of history 🏛️
Throughout your race, you'll travel back in time and be able to admire the legacy left to us by our ancestors. The Roman era with the Pont du Gard, the Tour Magne, the Jardins de la Fontaine, the Maison Carrée before your grand finish in the Arenas of Nîmes. A race rich in history, did you say? 😉

A distance for every taste

87 km : Trail 87 km

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  • Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM
  • Elevation gain : 2250mD+
  • Distinct starting and finishing locations

A few more words

The 87 km will be THE main distance of the Veni Vici. You will be entitled to a full ascent of the Roman Aqueduct, starting from the Fontaine d'Eure in Uzès ⛲.

You will be immediately immersed in the Eure Valley before ascending the surrounding hills, then heading towards the villages of Saint-Maximin and Argilliers 🏘️. You will tackle some lovely climbs that will put you in your place 😅. Oh yes, the road is still long!

After a few kilometers in the hills, you will have the chance to visit the Vers Stone Quarries where the stones used for constructing the Pont du Gard 🤓 were extracted. You are going back to the source! You will then discover the village of Vers-Pont-du-Gard, with a series of remnants of the aqueduct arches up to Castillon-du-Gard. Finally, the highlight of this route: crossing the Pont du Gard! 🤩

Your initiatory journey is complete, you are officially a Roman trail runner! 😎

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Bib collection will take place over two days at the Pont du Gard Site on the left bank (Vers-Pont-du-Gard side):

  • Friday, November 6, 2026 from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm

  • Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm

The races will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026:

  • 87 km: start in Uzès at 7:30 am

  • 52 km: start at the Pont du Gard at 8:00 am

  • 33 km run: start in Uzès at 10:00 am

  • 33 km Nordic walking: start in Uzès at 12:15 pm

  • 18 km: start on the left bank of the Pont du Gard (Vers-Pont-du-Gard) at 2:00 pm

  • 16 km hike: start on the left bank of the Pont du Gard at 9:30 am

  • 87 km: 6 aid stations will be set up along the course, plus a full solid and liquid refreshment point at the finish (in Nîmes).

  • 52 km: 3 aid stations will be set up along the course, plus a full solid and liquid refreshment point at the finish (in Nîmes).

  • 33 km run: 2 fully stocked aid stations will be set up, plus a full solid and liquid refreshment point at the finish at the Pont du Gard.

  • 33 km Nordic walking: 2 fully stocked aid stations will be set up, plus a full solid and liquid refreshment point at the finish at the Pont du Gard.

  • 18 km: 2 fully stocked aid stations will be set up, including a full solid and liquid refreshment point at the finish at the Pont du Gard.

  • 16 km hike: 2 fully stocked aid stations will be set up, including a full solid and liquid refreshment point at the finish at the Pont du Gard.

87 km:

  • One-way shuttle bus Nîmes > Uzès (which will take you to the race start on Saturday morning, about 1h30 before your start time): €12

  • Shuttles for the 87 km will leave from near the Arènes de Nîmes, heading to Uzès where the race starts.

  • Please note: there will be no return shuttle between Nîmes and Uzès after the race.

52 km:

  • One-way shuttle bus for the 52 km, Nîmes > Pont du Gard (which will take you to the race start on Saturday morning, about 1h30 before your start time): €11

  • Shuttles for the 52 km will leave from near the Arènes de Nîmes, heading to the Pont du Gard where the race starts.

  • Please note: there will be no return shuttle between Nîmes and the Pont du Gard after the race.

33 km run:

  • One-way shuttle bus Pont du Gard > Uzès (which will take you to the race start on Saturday morning, about 1h30 before your start time): €6

  • Shuttles for the 33 km will leave from the left-bank car park at the Pont du Gard, heading to Uzès where the race starts.

  • Please note: there will be no return shuttle between the Pont du Gard and Uzès after the race.

33 km Nordic walking:

  • One-way shuttle bus Pont du Gard > Uzès (which will take you to the race start on Saturday morning, about 1h30 before your start time): €6

  • Shuttles for the 33 km will leave from the left-bank car park at the Pont du Gard, heading to Uzès where the race starts.

  • Please note: there will be no return shuttle between the Pont du Gard and Uzès after the race.

At the Pont du Gard Site:

  • Friday, November 6, 2026: parking will exceptionally be free in both car parks (left bank and right bank) on bib collection day, from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.

  • Saturday, November 7, 2026: the Pont du Gard Site car parks, which remain open to other visitors, will be paid (€9 per vehicle for the full day, which also gives free access to the site for 1 year). You can pay at the automatic payment machines near the buildings on each bank, or by credit card at the exit barriers.

  • Please note that vehicles are not allowed to park overnight at the Pont du Gard site.

Park-and-ride car parks (free, with non-stop shuttles) will also be set up near the Pont du Gard throughout the day on Saturday, November 7. Their locations will be signposted, and detailed parking information will be sent to all participants ahead of the event.

In Nîmes:

In Uzès:

  • Find the list of available car parks here

For participants arriving by motorhome:

For the 87 km:

  • Participants can bring their bag to the start in Uzès so they can stay warmly dressed before the race begins. The bag drop will be right next to the start line. They will be able to pick up their bag as soon as they cross the finish line in Nîmes.

For the 52 km:

  • Participants can bring their bag to the start at the Pont du Gard so they can stay warmly dressed before the race begins. The bag drop will be right next to the start line. They will be able to pick up their bag as soon as they cross the finish line in Nîmes.

For the 33 km (run & Nordic walking):

  • Participants can bring their bag to the start in Uzès so they can stay warmly dressed before the race begins. The bag drop will be right next to the start line. They will be able to pick up their bag as soon as they cross the finish line at the Pont du Gard.

Please note that the bag drop is also open to participants who are not taking the shuttle bus.

Maximum bag size: 55 x 35 x 25 cm (airplane cabin luggage size).

  • 87 km: mobile phone, minimum 50 cl water reserve, emergency blanket, headlamp, whistle, energy bars and/or gels, running shoes (trail shoes preferred), personal cup or flask to use at the aid stations along the course and at the finish

  • 52 km: the same mandatory gear as for the 87 km runners is required.

  • 33 km run: the same mandatory gear as for the 87 km runners is required, including the headlamp (night falls relatively early in November).

  • 33 km Nordic walking: the same mandatory gear as for the 87 km runners is required, including the headlamp (night falls relatively early in November).

  • 18 km: the same mandatory gear as for the 87 km runners is required, including the headlamp (night falls relatively early in November).

  • 16 km hike: no mandatory gear. However, given the distance, we strongly recommend carrying a water reserve (no cups will be provided).

Poles are allowed in all race and hike formats.

The organizers reserve the right to refuse entry to the start to any participant who does not have this gear (no cups will be provided).

For the 87 km, 7 cut-off times will be enforced when leaving the following aid stations :

  • Argilliers at km 14.61 (cut-off: Sat. 11:00 am)

  • Castillon du Gard at km 27.67 (cut-off: Sat. 1:23 pm)

  • Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard at km 39.34 (cut-off: Sat. 3:30 pm)

  • Lédenon at km 54.52 (cut-off: Sat. 6:16 pm)

  • Cabrières at km 62.12 (cut-off: Sat. 7:39 pm)

  • Escattes Aventures at km 74.24 (cut-off: Sat. 9:51 pm)

  • Finish in Nîmes at km 88.30 (cut-off: Sun. 12:24 am).

For the 52 km, 4 cut-off times will be enforced when leaving the following aid stations :

  • Lédenon at km 18.80 (cut-off: Sat. 1:07 pm)

  • Cabrières at km 26.40 (cut-off: Sat. 2:38 pm)

  • Escattes Aventures at km 38.54 (cut-off: Sat. 5:03 pm)

  • Finish in Nîmes at km 52.60 (cut-off: Sat. 7:52 pm).

For the 33 km, 3 cut-off times will be enforced when leaving the following aid stations :

  • Argilliers at km 14.61 (cut-off: Sat. 2:44 pm)

  • Castillon du Gard at km 27.67 (cut-off: Sat. 5:09 pm)

  • Finish at the Pont du Gard at km 33.80 (cut-off: Sat. 6:17 pm).

For the 33 km Nordic walking, 3 cut-off times will be enforced when leaving the following aid stations :

  • Argilliers at km 14.61 (cut-off: Sat. 3:56 pm)

  • Castillon du Gard at km 27.67 (cut-off: Sat. 7:02 pm)

  • Finish at the Pont du Gard at km 33.80 (cut-off: Sat. 8:30 pm).

For the 18 km, 2 cut-off times will be enforced when leaving the following aid stations :

  • Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard at km 8.90 (cut-off: Sat. 5:37 pm)

  • Finish at the Pont du Gard at km 18.37 (cut-off: Sat. 7:38 pm).

For the 16 km hike, 2 cut-off times will be enforced when leaving the following aid stations :

  • Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard at km 8.30 (cut-off: Sat. 1:09 pm)

  • Finish at the Pont du Gard at km 16.44 (cut-off: Sat. 4:24 pm).

No, a medical certificate is no longer required in France to take part.

  • The new PPS certificate available here replaces it. This Parcours Prévention Santé (Health Prevention Pathway) from the FFA (French Athletics Federation) must be completed within the year preceding the event, and its number must be entered on the registration platform.

  • For adult participants holding an FFA* license or a license from an approved federation: the PPS is already included in your license. You just need to fill in the "License" field when registering online (if the current season applies) or in your registration area when you are invited to do so by email.

  • Minors must complete a questionnaire about their health.

    For more information about the Parcours Prévention Santé (PPS), we recommend this article.

If you have any other questions, you can contact the organizers at info@lavenivici.com

You can check the race rules here

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