Urban Trail Thonon 2026

You thought you were coming to the Urban Trail of Thonon to lounge at the thermal baths, sip a detox herbal tea in a bathrobe and stroll while admiring the beautiful landscapes of Haute-Savoie? We get it… but first, you’ll have to earn your soak! 🛁

Lake Geneva is waiting for you for the Thonon Urban Trail in October. Whether you’re here for the 7 km or the 14 km, walking, solo or in a relay, remember one phrase: "Thonon at pace, it’s going to shake things up! 🫨". For this edition, this 19th-century spa town turns into a promising sporting rendezvous. Whether you’re in performance mode or on a sporty stroll, get ready for an urban trail that will make you love stairs (yes, yes, we promise). Here, each format is designed so you can find your fun 👏: accessible but well-paced courses, a group warm-up, and well-run aid stations with thermal water.

As for the route, Thonon has plenty of surprises in store 🎁. The course stretches over a 7 km loop to be done 1 or 2 times solo or in a relay, with a major new feature this year: even more brand-new pass-through locations than last year! ⚡️ A real urban labyrinth awaits you. You’ll discover hidden corners of the city, while benefiting from the local expertise of the Groupe Le Messager, a true pillar of the Chablais for more than 125 years, supporting this human adventure 🎬. Kids will be thrilled, since a parent-child race format is offered! Come on, team up with your little one—he’ll be over the moon 😇. Oh, we almost forgot: your colleagues are invited too. Yep, the company format lets you form a group of friends to take part in one of the two races. Running with colleagues is one of the best ways to bring a team together ⛓️.

The atmosphere is the very DNA of the race: a unifying spirit that brings all the locals together for a day under the banner of smiles 😀. Here, we’re not just chasing the clock—we’re after collective energy 🎉. Between the company challenges to bond colleagues and the parent-child race that promises unforgettable memories 💭, the Urban Trail is a family celebration on a city-wide scale. Forget monotonous asphalt—we’re here for good vibes, sharing, and the adrenaline of an amped-up pack.

And once you cross the finish line? Thonon opens its arms wide, with a lake cruise, a stroll around the harbor, a visit to the Chablais Museum, a little ride on the funicular, or even freshwater diving 🤿. Nooo, don’t worry—we haven’t forgotten why this city won you over : the thermal baths. You’ve earned it, champion—treat yourself to an express cure to recover properly. But above all, don’t leave before tasting the local specialty: the Berthoud. This Savoyard dish is made with Abondance 🧀 and is eaten like a fondue, with potatoes and Savoy cured meats.

So, ready to face the crowd bath of the Thonon Urban Trail? 🧖