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Beaver Trail

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Poulx
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Race date Oct expected: October 2027
City · Distance: Poulx · 77km · 50km · 28km +2 more events
Entry fee: €10From the 2025 edition
Status: SoonSee how to enter ↗

2027Date October 2027 · expected · Soon

2026Date Oct 3, 2026 · Entry Feb 1, 2026 ~ Oct 1, 2026 · Entry fee €10 · Start 08:00

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D-day as of Oct 8, 2026

About the race Runner stories How to enter Course Race Prep Travel

Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The race runs across the entire Gardon massif, a biosphere reserve and Natura 2000 site.

The terrain is quite technical, and the course crosses the northern slope of the massif.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 1

RomainRan in 2024 · Finish time 02:40:08

“The climbs were steep, and the descents were difficult.”

Romain finished 21st out of 350 at the 2024 Beaver Trail 27K course in 2:40:08. He called it a technical course with steep climbs and tough descents.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Les montées sont raides, les descentes difficiles.

Read the original on Trail Again

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Beaver Trail 2025 - 28km d+821

Patagonia Runner

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2025 edition

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The 77km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2025 edition

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00

Time limit14 hours

80 km: 14 hours; 50 km: 9 hours

Event	Start	Time limit	Field size
Beaver Intense50km	13:00	9h	—
Trail9km	14:30	—	200
Other18km	14:45	—	—

City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

Poulx

Salle des fêtes

FINISH

Poulx

Salle des fêtes

The Beaver Trail will take place in Fronsac, France, on 3 October 2026.

The event takes place around the Gardon Valley and the Pont du Gard,

and a new 80 km-class course was added in 2026, strengthening its long-distance trail focus.

Among the detailed course, the Beaver Trail Fay is 77 km with 2600 m of elevation gain.

The mid-distance options are Beaver Intense at 50 km and D+1800m, and Beaver Confirmé at 28 km and D+1000m.

Beaver Découverte is 18 km and D+650m, Beaver Tee Trail is 9 km and D+210m, and the hiking event linked to the cancer association is 10 km and D+150m.

There are many course, but unlike a flat urban race, the long-distance events require you to manage both distance and cumulative elevation gain.

This local trail event is being held for the 15th time and offers a wide range of distances, from a short introductory course to the 77 km long-distance event.

Elevation gain: 2700 m

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Event T-shirt 2026

Finisher medal 2026

This may change for the next edition.

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

A full-distance village trail race; information about Packet Pickup is not publicly available.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Start/finish is at the salle des fêtes (community hall) in Poulx, Gard, ~15km from Nîmes.

No train station in Poulx and no shuttle/navette service found.

Small rural French trail race near Pont du Gard.

Nearest city with train service is Nîmes (~15km);

no public transit link to Poulx found.

Plan on rental car, taxi, or ride-share from Nîmes.

Getting to the finish

Same location as start (salle des fêtes, Poulx) — loop/out-and-back trail formats.

More details

No shuttle service found.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

For the 3 October race, you should first choose your course based on cumulative elevation gain rather than your target distance.

The 77 km race with D+2600m and the 50 km race with D+1800m require preparation for both long distance and uphill demands,

while the 28 km race with D+1000m also requires different preparation from a short urban marathon.

If you are taking part for the first time, it is more realistic to assess your trail experience using the 18 km race with D+650m or the 9 km race with D+210m.

Plan your accommodation and transport around Pouls, the host town,

and allow plenty of time for travel before the start and for returning after the race in the long-distance events.

Prepare trail-running equipment that you can wear comfortably for a long time and that matches the distance and elevation.

If you choose the 10 km hike, prioritize comfortable walking clothing and footwear over race equipment.

Check the Packet Pickup time and location for your event before the start and plan your route separately.

Times are local to Poulx. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Marseille: Convenient Shore Excursion from the Cruise Port

€107

Beaver Trail

About Beaver Trail — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run

Beaver Trail runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

See it on video,feel it through their stories.

Beaver Trail 2025 - 28km d+821

How to enter Beaver Trail — registration routes

How to reach the start line —start with what fits you.

Beaver Trail course map and elevation

The 77km I'll run

Poulx

Poulx

Participant benefits

Event T-shirt 2026

Finisher medal 2026

Where and when to collect your Beaver Trail race bib

To the start line,step by step.

Pick up your bib at the expo

Getting to the start

Getting to the finish

More details

From race morning to after the finish.

The race is one day,the trip can be longer.

Marseille: Convenient Shore Excursion from the Cruise Port

Marseille: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Buffet and Drinks

Marseille: Frioul Archipelago Catamaran Cruise with Lunch

Marseille: Calanques Côte Bleue Boat Tour with Swimming

Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Rosé Wine & Snacks

Marseille: Boat Tour and Swimming to Le Frioul and Château d’If

Marseille: Boat Cruise to Château d'If and the Calanques with Swimming

Time for you, before and after the finish

Marseille: Convenient Shore Excursion from the Cruise Port

Marseille: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Buffet and Drinks

Marseille: Frioul Archipelago Catamaran Cruise with Lunch

Marseille: Calanques Côte Bleue Boat Tour with Swimming

Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Rosé Wine & Snacks

Marseille: Boat Tour and Swimming to Le Frioul and Château d’If

Marseille: Boat Cruise to Château d'If and the Calanques with Swimming

Cassis, Calanques & Provence Winery Day Tour (from Aix-en-Provence)

Provence Day Tour (Including Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine Tasting)

Marseille, Cassis & Bandol Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour

Montpellier｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport

Marseille Old Port Luggage Storage Service

Avignon & Pont du Gard Private Tour: Palaces, Bridges & Roman-Era Landscapes

Marseille Château d’If Fast-Track Ticket

Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations Admission Ticket

Marseille Orange Vélodrome Ticket

Marseille: Côte Bleue Calanques Half-Day Kayak Tour

Marseille: Half-Day Calanques Hiking Tour to Sormiou with Swimming

Marseille Calanques National Park Guided Hiking Tour

Marseille: Guided Hike in Calanques National Park from Luminy

Marseille: Calanques Hiking Adventure & Cinematic Reel

Marseille Cosquer Cave Ticket

Les Baux & Saint-Rémy Private Tour: Hilltop Landscapes and Van Gogh's Art

Korean-language guide - Midi 3 | Van Gogh tour in Southern France: Arles, Saint-Rémy, Carrières des Lumières (departure from Marseille)

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Small-Group Guided Tour (Full Day)

Korean-language guide - Midi 2 | Southern France tour: Luberon, the heart of Provence—Gordes and Roussillon (departure from Marseille)

Aix-en-Provence & Cassis Private Full-Day Tour

Aix-en-Provence & Cassis Private Tour: Heritage, Art & Sea Views

Aix-en-Provence Private Tour: Cours Mirabeau & Old Town Highlights

Total cost and budget for Beaver Trail

Trip prep too,light and in one place.

Runner stories and questions about Beaver Trail

With runners who dream ofthe same start line.

Frequently asked questions about Beaver Trail

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

To the start line,
step by step.

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

With runners who dream of
the same start line.