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Salomon EcoTrail Paris

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

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Race date Expected Oct: October 2027
City · Distance: Paris · 80km · 50km · 20km
Entry fee: €45From the 2026 edition
Status: SoonSee how to enter ↗

2027Date October 2027 · expected · Soon

2026Date Oct 17, 2026 · Entry May 27, 2026 ~ · Entry fee €56 · Start 11:00

Official website ↗Marathon · Paris Marathon

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D-day as of Nov 15, 2026

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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

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

An eco-trail held in nature west of Paris in Île-de-France.

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 runners who've been there.

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

Race reports: 3

EricRan in 2026

“My race plan was simple: do not get too close to time limit.”

At the 2026 80K EcoTrail Paris, Eric kept the first 25K at a relaxed pace of 7:30 per kilometer so he wouldn't be chased by the time limit. He recorded the aid stations and course conditions as he managed his pace throughout.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Le plan de course était simple : ne pas trop se mettre en limite avec les barrières horaires.

Read the original on lentsabraysiens.fr

ChillouRan in 2026 · Finish time 10:50

“I finished comfortably in 10:50, but I hit a real wall at the 65K mark, and the final flat 10K felt endlessly long—I walked so much of it.”

Chillou finished the 2026 EcoTrail Paris 80K in 10:50. They hit a major low point at the 65K mark, and the final flat section was tough enough that they had to walk, but they said they were very happy with the Eiffel Tower finish and the atmosphere.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

J’ai fini tranquillement en 10h50, le vrai mur est arrivé au KM65 et les 10 derniers kms de plat ont été interminables tellement j’ai marché.

Read the original on Reddit

Greg136Ran in 2013 · Finish time 9:35

“I also ran the EcoTrail 80km in 9 hours 35 minutes in 2013.”

Greg136 shared his experience of running the EcoTrail Paris 80km several times. He finished in 9 hours 35 minutes in 2013 and explained that experience in the race and adapting physically are important on the trail.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

puis 2013: Ecotrail 80 km en 9h35

Read the original on Kikourou

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.

Highlights
Salomon EcoTrail Paris · Highlights
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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 2026 edition

Half

Entry cost €45

Trail 20km · until Oct 11, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Trail 80km

Entry cost €110

until Jun 8, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Trail 50km

Entry cost €90

until Oct 11, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 80km

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

From the 2026 edition

Runners start · local timeFrom 11:15

Time limit12 hours 30 minutes

80km 12 hours 30 minutes

The start time and cutoff follow the official announcement (checked Aug 3, 2026) — re-check on the official page before entering.

Event	Start	Time limit	Field size
Trail 50 km Automne50km	09:15	9h	2,000
Trail 80 km Automne80km	11:15	12h 30m	2,000
Trail20km	09:00	4h	2,000

City center · not the start line

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

START

Domaine National du Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Saint-Germain-en-Laye

FINISH

Domaine National de Saint-Cloud, Saint-Cloud

Finish · Google Maps

Cutoff
The official time limit for the 2026 EcoTrail Paris Automne Trail 80 km is 12 hours 30 minutes.

The 80 km and 50 km races start at the Domaine National du Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye and finish at the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud.

The longest distance, 80km, starts in Cergy, passes major estates in northwestern Île-de-France, and enters Paris.

This distance is presented as the historic event of the Salomon Ecotrail Paris.

Unlike a marathon run only on city roads, the long natural sections between the start and finish define the character of the course.

The journey from Cergy to Paris itself is central to the 80km race.

The 50km distance also connects several estates in northwestern Île-de-France in a single course.

The 20km distance is an introductory course linking Haras de Jardy and western Paris.

The three events therefore have clearly different start areas and routes within the same event.

The autumn program takes place on 17 October 2026, and, together with its spring program,

the event has established itself as a trail-running event in Île-de-France.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Aid stations 2026

Trail 20 km · Trail 50 km · Trail 80 km

Water stations 2026

Trail 50 km · Trail 80 km

Bag drop 2026

Timing chip 2026

This may change for the next edition.

Hotels413m from the start · ★9.4

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

Bib pickup

You must present an ID document (a copy or digital version is accepted) and the bib number and QR code sent by email in advance.
Proxy collection by a third party is also available with the same documents, as is a paid postal-delivery option.
Fri Oct 16 11:30–20:00

Centre sportif Suchet, Paris 16th

Google Maps Directions

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startThree separate distance-specific starts: 80km at Île de Loisirs de Cergy-Pontoise (RER A); 50km at the…
Transit cardBuy a reloadable Navigo Easy card (€2) at any metro/RER ticket window or tabac and load it with t+ tickets or a Paris Visite pass — as of 2026 you generally can't just tap a foreign bank card at metro gates, though open contactless payment is being rolled out gradually across buses. Where to buy

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026 · Source · checked Sep 21, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Three separate distance-specific starts: 80km at Île de Loisirs de Cergy-Pontoise (RER A); 50km at the Domaine national du Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye (RER A, Saint-Germain-en-Laye stop); 20km at Tennis et golf des Haras de Jardy (transit access details not yet published by organizers).

Confirmed race date October 17, 2026 (Automne edition), with 80km/50km/20km distances at three different départ venues around the Paris region. Organizers strongly promote public transit/carpooling and, as part of their eco-responsible policy, give registered participants free access to public transit (metro, tram, RER, suburban trains) to reach the start.

For 20km go to Vaucresson station on the L line of the train, and for 50·80km go to Saint-Germain-en-Laye station on the RER A line.

Map

Getting to the finish

Official FAQ states the finish location for this edition is not yet known and will be published closer to race date.

Start shuttle

No dedicated shuttle confirmed specifically for the Automne 2026 edition beyond RER-based access; organizers state shuttle info for the 20km start is 'à venir' (coming soon).

Transit card

Navigo Easy

RATP/Ile-de-France Mobilites ticket counters and vending machines at metro and RER stations, plus RATP partner shops such as tabacs, newsstands, and some corner stores Not accepted at the gates — get the local card above

Alternative: Paris Visite pass €30.60 for 1 day, €45.40 for 2 days, €63.80 for 3 days, €78 for 5 days (zones 1-5, including both airports) — It is only worthwhile if you need unlimited travel across all zones, such as to both airports, Versailles, and Disneyland, during a short trip. For typical inner-city sightseeing, loading individual t+ tickets or a cheaper multi-day pass onto Navigo Easy usually costs less.

Direct “tap and go” with a contactless bank card is not available across the Paris metro network. Buses are already partially equipped, with full coverage on buses in Paris and the inner suburbs targeted by the end of August 2026. The published rollout schedule is: the Orly–Line 14 airport link on 30 June 2026, the Montmartre funicular in July 2026, Metro Line 1 in July 2027, Lines 4, 14, 15 and 18 at the end of 2027, Lines 7 and 12 at the end of 2028, and the full network by 2030. Journeys paid for by bank card cost more than standard fares, with a 50-80 cent surcharge, and do not include free transfers; each validation is charged separately.

A Navigo Easy card cannot be shared between travelers; you need one per person. You can also avoid using a physical card and buy or store tickets in the Ile-de-France Mobilites or Bonjour RATP phone app.

Where to buy

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026 Source · checked Sep 21, 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.

You should decide on the distance first.

If you are prepared for the long journey from Cergy to Paris, choose 80km;

if you want a shorter experience of the natural sections of northwestern Île-de-France, choose 50km;

and if you want the introductory course linking Haras de Jardy and western Paris, choose 20km.

All three events take place on 17 October, so you should fix your plans for long-distance travel and sleep the day before based on the distance you entered.

Choose accommodation based first on the start area for your event.

Participants in the 80km event should plan how to travel to Cergy rather than choosing accommodation based only on Paris,

while participants in the 20km event should first calculate access to Haras de Jardy.

The 50km course runs through course in northwestern Île-de-France,

so you should confirm the start location and bib pickup location in the participant information before finalizing your accommodation.

Registration for the 2026 autumn event is closed, so if you are already registered,

check the bib and start instructions first and prepare your supplies separately for each distance.

Times are local to Paris. 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.

Les Rives De Notre-Dame

Hotel · 194m · 3-minute walk

9.1/10(648)

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Les Bains du Marais Spa (Le Marais)

Historic Hammam Spa in Paris's Marais District · €77

View on GetYourGuide

Paris Seine River Dinner Cruise

€175

Salomon EcoTrail Paris

About Salomon EcoTrail Paris — 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