The municipalities of Saint-Cyprien, Alénya, Latour-Bas-Elne, Théza, Corneilla-del-Vercol and Montescot (Pyrénées-Orientales) “they come together to make this race last over time and make it accessible to all audiences.” The bet won with the fourth edition expecting more than 2,000 participants. But beyond the competition, it’s also the human aspect that’s in the starting blocks!
From the land to the sea… Half marathon from Sud-Roussillon steps up crosses the entire territory and offers stunning scenery. With its 21 km long distance, it crosses five municipalities, through the roads, greenways and marked paths of Sud-Roussillon. The start will be given at the Latour-Bas-Elne stadiumin the direction of Saint-Cyprien beach and the waterfront, after passing through the port.
Then the runners will join Green road Agouille-de-la-mar, with a passage near the Saint-Cyprien golf course. Continuation of this marked path along the crossing of Alénya, in the shade no Cellars Ecoiffier and the garden of Tauléra, before reaching the heart of the village of Théza and Corneilla-del-Vercol, then returning to the center of Latour-Bas-Elne. Return to the stadium to the goal!
Several race formats, for all levels and ages
And for those who want to measure themselves against time, 10 km and 5 km are offered depending on each person’s race level. Parallel to these three events reserved for adults, THE Sud-Roussillon steps up they offer races for children, which will take place at the Latour-Bas-Elne stadium. Four age categories: 5-6 years (400 m); 7-9 years (800 m); 10-11 years (1200 m) and 12-13 years (1200 m).
The event also offers a quieter discovery of the territory and numerous local productstaking the start gourmet hiking Foulées de Sud-Roussillon. More than ten kilometers, a journey that goes to the lagoon of Saint-Cyprien and Chaplains, with planned stops at all the gourmet stands set up for that. The walk is also an opportunity to enjoy the starting village of Latour-Bas-Elne and its activities, with a disability awareness component by local associations.
Attention: There is no on-site registration on the day, everything happens online on the page www.lesfoulees-sudroussillon.fr until May 29. Registration for all events is mandatory.
Ph.-M.