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Belle-Île en Trail race photo

Belle-Île en Trail

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

FRSeptember 2028Distance TBD
Pmau, CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date Sep expected
September 2028
City · Distance
Le Palais · Distance TBD
Entry fee
€85From the 2026 edition
2028Date September 2028 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 19, 2026 · Entry Jan 3, 2026 ~ Jan 18, 2026 · Entry fee €85 · Start 06:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 2026
Belle-Île en Trail race photo
Pmau, CC BY-SA 4.0
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Belle-Île en Trail — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

It reached its current scale in just two editions.

The scenery of Belle-Île-en-Mer is impressive, but it is the islanders' hospitality that gives this race its character.

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.

Belle-Île en Trail runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

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

Race reports: 2
taroc78Ran in 2014
“Once I came out of the water, I could miraculously run again!”

Underprepared after injury, the runner tackled Belle-Île en Trail 83km, easing repeated cramps by soaking their legs in seawater. Thoughts of their father strengthened their resolve, and they crossed finish hand in hand with a fellow runner.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Je sors de l’eau et miracle, je  peux à nouveau courir !!!!!

Read the original on Kikourou
freerunner21Ran in 2014 · Finish time 12:32
“I finished this tough, demanding trail race in 12 hours 32 minutes.”

The runner enjoyed Belle-Île en Trail 83km's beautiful coast but tired in the heat and short, steep climbs and descents. Calf cramps meant mostly walking the final 13km before running just before the finish for 12 hours 32 minutes.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Finisher en 12h32 mn de ce trail que je trouve exigeant et redoutable.

Read the original on Kikouroù

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.

TRAIL DE BELLE ILE

top 15

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 enter Belle-Île en Trail — registration routes

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 2026 edition

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

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Belle-Île en Trail course map and elevation

Course

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

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 06:00
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

Bois du Génie

Start · Google Maps

There is one event: an ultra. The start time is 6:00am local time.

Course has 2,000m of total elevation gain.

Elevation gain
2000 m

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Belle-Île en Trail race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

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

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Delivery of bib: Friday September 18 2:00 p.m. (arrival of the last boat) - Saturday September 19 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Le Palais

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startOfficial FAQ: access to Belle-Île is by ferry from Quiberon…
  • Transit cardBelle-Ile-en-Mer is an island reached only by ferry (Compagnie Oceane) from Quiberon on the French…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Official FAQ: access to Belle-Île is by ferry from Quiberon (crossing under 1 hour, event partner is Compagnie Océane, which offers runners a preferential fare). Start area is at Bois du Génie, fortifications de Le Palais, on the Jardin Botanique side next to Salle Arletty (official site).

Belle-Île is only reachable by boat; no bridge or shuttle exists, so ferry schedule from Quiberon governs arrival timing.

Getting to the finish

Not separately specified in the FAQ beyond the start-area description; races appear to start/finish in the same Le Palais fortifications area per official course pages.

Start shuttle

Official FAQ states explicitly no on-island shuttle is planned ('aucune navette n'est prévue'), though it notes runners in past editions have always managed to reach the start on time using ferry timetables. Runners are urged to book ferry tickets early to make bib pickup and start times.

Transit card

Belle-Ile-en-Mer is an island reached only by ferry (Compagnie Oceane) from Quiberon on the French mainland, so there is no urban transit card system. Ferry tickets are bought online or at the port with cash or bank card, and on the island itself getting around is by rental car, bicycle, or the limited local bus service (cash/card at the stop).

No IC card or contactless tap-to-pay applies here.

Source · checked Aug 24, 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.

Held in Le Palais on Belle-Île-en-Mer, the race faces Brittany's changeable September coastal weather, so be prepared for possible rain and strong winds.

Entries are accepted online only from 3 to 18 January 2026, with no on-site registration.

Bib pickup begins at 2:00pm on 18 September, the day before the race,

timed to the arrival of the last ferry, and is also available on race day from 7:30am to 2:00pm.

Course follows coastal paths and includes steep, rough sections.

Times are local to Le Palais. 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.

Nantes Car Rental | Wide Range of Vehicles

₩108,427

View on Klook

Rennes–Saint-Jacques Airport Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service

₩177,509

View on Klook

Hotels near the Belle-Île en Trail start line in Le Palais

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Pascanono - Location de maison de vacances avec jardin pour séjour à Le Palais, Belle-Ile-en-mer

Accommodation · 276m

8.7/10(29)
View on Booking.com

Appartement avec jardin et terrasse, animaux acceptés, parking inclus

Accommodation · 566m

8.7/10(12)
View on Booking.com

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Nantes Car Rental | Wide Range of Vehicles

₩108,427

View on Klook

Rennes–Saint-Jacques Airport Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service

₩177,509

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Le Palais

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

What to see in Le Palais after the race

Seeing Le Palais with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Le Palais.

Total cost and budget for Belle-Île en Trail

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Belle-Île en Trail

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Le Palais runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Belle-Île en Trail

FAQ
When does Belle-Île en Trail 2028 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2028;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, September 19, 2026.

When does registration for Belle-Île en Trail 2028 open?

Not announced yet. Entries for the 2026 race opened on Sat, January 3, 2026.

How much is the Belle-Île en Trail 2028 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about €85.

What distances does Belle-Île en Trail 2028 offer?

Trail · Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Belle-Île en Trail 2028 start?

The race starts at 06:00. (From the 2026 edition)

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