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The Asics SaintéLyon is a legendary French trail running event held annually in late November, bringing together more than 20,000 participants across 10 races in the Lyon region. The flagship Lyon SaintéLyon is a 160 km ultra through the Monts du Lyonnais, while the iconic 80 km SaintéLyon between Saint-Étienne and Lyon attracts nearly 8,000 runners. The event also offers relay options, a 45 km maratrail, a night half-marathon, and children's races, all finishing with a festive atmosphere at the Halle Tony Garnier.
The mythical diagonal between two metropolises
A night half-marathon to experience the magic
A 160 km ultra through the Monts du Lyonnais
Finish at the iconic Halle Tony Garnier
Traces of the Roman Aqueduct of Gier on the SaintéVia
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Various starting points depending on the race: Sainte-Catherine (SaintExpress), Mornant (SaintéVia), Chaponost (SaintéTic)
Halle Tony Garnier, Lyon
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The event takes place on 28 and 29 November 2026.
The SaintéVia has 650 meters of elevation gain.
Yes, the 80 km SaintéLyon can be run as a relay with 2, 3, or 4 participants.
Yes, the Salon du Trail Running takes place at the Halle Tony Garnier, with 40,000 visitors.
Yes, the event relies on 1,200 volunteers.
Lyon, France
Saturday, November 28, 2026
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€125
entry fee