Trail des Petits Sapins 2026
- Next event : Sat, October 3, 2026Date confirmed
The event in a few words
We’re telling you right now: it’s going to sting on the climbs (and even on the descents)🌲.
In reality, the Trail des petits sapins is almost a misleading title 😳. Sure, you’ll come across fir trees, and your calves will burn on the wooded trails laid out by the organization, but we can’t promise the trail will be that "small" 😬. You’ll need BIG motivation and a good dose of courage to take on this brand-new Jura adventure 💨. The event starts in Moirans-en-Montagne, in the Jura and offers 2 trail routes suited to two types of profiles: little "sapineau" and seasoned forest regulars 🧌. So whether you’re a true woodland hermit or a young forest shoot, let us tell you more about the routes on offer: ⬇️
In October, draw a line under the monthly blues and daily rain ☔️. The small village of Moirans-en-Montagne has a festive and friendly event in store for you 🎉. For the first edition held in 2026, you can choose between a 10 km course or a 24 km course. However, we don’t recommend aiming for a PR on this race: there are still 330 mD+ and 820 mD+ to factor in. After all, the village lives up to its name—they didn’t lie about the elevation gain 😂. What isn’t mentioned, though, is the type of trail you’ll be running through: conifer undergrowth, lovely sunlit clearings, and real fir forests that might make you think you’ve swapped Moirans’ small forest for the vast Iraty Forest 🦌. The postcard-like scenery will almost make you forget the clock ⏱️. But don’t forget you’re in a real competition—the level will be high, so no loafing around 😴.
Once you’ve checked off the finisher goal, stay in the area and enjoy what the region has to offer 🎁. For the kids who weren’t allowed to set off on one of the day’s races, it’s time for fun: the Toy Museum in Moirans-en-Montagne will let the whole family unwind 🧘. Activities, outdoor games and exhibitions—a real haven of peace fun is waiting for you. If you’d rather stay active and loosen up your legs gently, you can also treat yourself to a big breath of fresh air around Lake Vouglans, just a few kilometers away. Paddleboarding, canoeing, or pedal boating 🛶—you can work whichever muscle chain you like on the emerald-green water of the département’s largest lake ⛵️. For an exceptional nature touch, end the weekend at the Hérisson Waterfalls: one last "peak" of happiness 🥹.
On your marks—ready for a forest outing? 🌳
4 reasons to join this race
A word from the organizer:
"On October 3, 2026, we’re launching the very first edition. Two formats for all levels, hundreds of participants expected, and a team of volunteers working flat out to make sure everything lives up to the setting. Whether you come to run, cheer, or simply spend some time in a beautiful corner of the Jura, you’re welcome. We’ve put a lot of ourselves into this first edition—and we hope it will be the first of a long series."
A distance for every taste
24.1 kmTOP
10.3 km
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Elevation gain : 820mD+
- 24.1 km
A few more words
Driiiiiiiing ⏰, it’s 9 a.m.! Let’s go for this format that has nothing "small" about it except the name: the 820 mD+ are going to seriously hit your legs.
The course heads deep into the fir forests that gave the race its name, before chaining together switchback paths and technical sections that give your thighs very little respite. 3 aid stations are on your route: a first liquids-only one at km 5.3, then two with drinks and food at km 10.5 and km 19, essential to make it the distance 🥵. Also remember to keep an eye on the cutoff time, set at 2:22 p.m. 🚧.
10.3 km : Le Sapineau
Trail- Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 9:30 AM
- Elevation gain : 330mD+
- 10.3 km
A few more words
The "Sapineau" is the perfect format to test yourself on a first discovery trail or simply to set off at a not-too-early time 😂. 9:30 a.m. gives you time to wake up gently, have breakfast, stretch, then head out to perform without rushing 💨. On the menu: 10 km & 330 mD+ on trails shared between rolling clearings and coniferous undergrowth 🌲.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
You can pick up your bib:
The day before the race, Friday October 2, 2026, from 2pm to 7pm at the Moirans-en-Montagne sports hall
On race day, Saturday October 3, 2026 from 7am in Moirans-en-Montagne.
And don’t forget your safety pins: unfortunately, they still don’t grow on fir trees!
The races will start at the Moirans-en-Montagne Sports Hall:
at 9am for the 24 km
at 9:30am for the 10 km
No, it’s not mandatory; however, you will need to present a PPS certificate dated less than one year from the race date.
Yes, you must be at least:
18 years old for the 10 km course
20 years old for the 24 km course
Here they are:
For the 10 km: €17 at the early-bird rate, then €20
For the 24 km: €28 at the early-bird rate, then €32
Yes, here they are:
For the 24 km: 2:22pm at the finish
For the 10 km: 12:17pm at the finish
Yes, aid stations are planned depending on the race:
For the 10 km: 1 solid and liquid aid station at km 5.1
For the 24 km: 1 liquid-only aid station at km 5.3 and 2 solid-and-liquid aid stations at km 10.5 and km 19.
Yes, here it is:
A mobile phone, charged and switched on for the entire duration of the race
A minimum water reserve of 1L
A reusable cup or personal hydration system (no disposable cups will be distributed at aid stations).
If you still have questions, you can contact the organizers by email: martin@dossardclub.fr or alexis@dossardclub.fr
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