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The Challenge Vallée de la Drôme takes place in Crest, in the Drôme department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, on Saturday 8 May 2027. The programme spans a wide range of distances, from a 1 km children's course and 8 km and 12 km races through to 25 km, half marathon, 45 km, 49 km, 85 km and 122 km options, so runners can choose the format that suits their experience. The longer events are trail and skyrunning routes that follow the ridges and paths around the Drôme. Organisers have listed the event as a challenge format that includes a Sunday segment for the duo category, so check the organiser's website for the latest details on timetables and course content.
What to bring
FFA PPS attestation (complete the four-step FFA health and risk awareness course at pps.athle.fr and upload the certificate at registration)
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The event is scheduled for Saturday 8 May 2027 in Crest, Drôme, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Check the organiser's website for any updates to the timetable.
The listing includes a 1 km children's course, 8 km and 12 km Mousquetaires races, a 25 km Duo Challenge, a half marathon called Semi Marathon Drôme et Nature, a 45 km Trail de la Crête, a 49 km Skyrunning du Bout de Drôme, an 85 km ultra skyrunning race and a 122 km challenge. There is also a non-competitive walk called La Rando a René.
No start times are published on the listing page. Each distance may have its own start time, so please confirm the schedule on the organiser's website before you travel to Crest.
The longer races are described as trail and skyrunning events, which suggests mixed paths and hillside terrain in the Drôme. Runners should check the organiser's route information for elevation, surface and marking details before choosing a distance.
Shorter options such as the 8 km or 12 km Mousquetaires races, or the 1 km course, are a gentler introduction to the event. Choose a distance that matches your recent training and the terrain you are comfortable with.
Entry fee not listed
Check the race's registration page for pricing.Crest, France
Saturday, May 8, 2027
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