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L'Ardèche Run

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

FRSep 25, 202721.1km
Race date in 352 days
Sep 25, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Aubenas · 21.1km
Entry fee
€30From the 2026 edition
2027Date Sep 25, 2027 · Soon
2026Date Sep 26, 2026 · Entry Dec 5, 2025 ~ Sep 15, 2026 · Entry fee €35 · Start 16:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 8, 2026
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About L'Ardèche Run — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

Several new features will be added to the 2026 race.

The organizers say they "hate flat courses and monotony—both of them."

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.

L'Ardèche Run runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

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

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

Full recap

Toffer Création · Full recap

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 L'Ardèche Run — 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

Half

Entry cost €30

21,7 km Individual - half marathon · until Dec 26, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Relay

Entry cost €35

21,7 km Relay - half marathon · until Dec 26, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

L'Ardèche Run course map and elevation

The 21.1km I'll run

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

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 16:00

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

EventStart
Other21.7km16:00
START

Ucel, Espace Deydier

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Antraigues

The events are 21.7 km Individual - half marathon and 21.7 km RELAIS - half marathon.

The start is at 4:00 p.m. local time from Pont d'Aubenas / Ucel (finish in Antraïgues).

Typical race-season temperature: around 17°C (63°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your L'Ardèche Run 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

No bib will be distributed after 17:30, and cutoff times vary by event.
Saturday, 9/26, 13:30–17:30 (half marathon cutoff at 15:30)

Espace Deydier, Ucel

near Pont d'Aubenas

Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

Wikipedia · Aubenas
  • Getting to the startUcel, near Aubenas
  • Getting to the finishPlace d'Antraïgues (Antraigues-sur-Volane)

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Ucel, near Aubenas

Start at Ucel (espace Deydier), just outside Aubenas. Relay-leg runners shuttled from 'Pont d'Aubenas' near the start, departing 17h40.

Map

Getting to the finish

Place d'Antraïgues (Antraigues-sur-Volane)

Finish on the well-known square in Antraïgues-sur-Volane, half marathon distance from the Ucel start.

Map

Road closures

Antraigues → Aubenas Free shuttle 18:00-23:00, approximately every 20 minutes

Start shuttle

Free return shuttle Antraïgues to Aubenas (Roqua district), 20h00-minuit; separate relay shuttle departs 17h40 from Pont d'Aubenas to the exchange zone. Aubenas has a bus station (Gare Routière, Cars Région Express X73/X74) but no train station.

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.

In the southern Ardèche region in late September, when the race takes place,

average low temperatures are around 10°C and rainfall is approximately 45 mm—typical early-autumn weather.

Course is a winding half marathon covering 21.7 km between Aubenas and Antraïgues-sur-Volane, with 550 m of elevation gain.

After crossing the Ardèche River by bridge,

the course follows the Volane River before gaining elevation on the 'Volcanic Climb,' with Château de Craux as a backdrop.

A 22 km relay option and a 7 km walking course are also available.

Times are local to Aubenas. 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.

Saône River Dinner Cruise by Les Bateaux Lyonnais Hermes II

€81

View on Klook

Saône River Lunch Cruise by Les Bateaux Lyonnais Hermes

€70

View on Klook

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.

Saône River Dinner Cruise by Les Bateaux Lyonnais Hermes II

€81

View on Klook

Saône River Lunch Cruise by Les Bateaux Lyonnais Hermes

€70

View on Klook

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

€38

View on Klook

Grenoble–Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport bus transfer service (Flixbus)

€14

View on Klook

Lyon｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Lyon-Bron Airport

€125

View on Klook

Lyon Confluence Museum Fast-Track Admission Ticket

€15

View on Klook

ECLIPSO Paris, Life Chronicles VR Experience Ticket

€30

View on Klook
Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Aubenas with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Aubenas.

Total cost and budget for L'Ardèche Run

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · YesimFlight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

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Runner stories and questions about L'Ardèche Run

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Aubenas runners' room

Frequently asked questions about L'Ardèche Run

FAQ
When does registration for L'Ardèche Run 2027 open?

Not announced yet. Entries for the 2026 race opened on Fri, December 5, 2025.

How much is the L'Ardèche Run 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about €35.

When does L'Ardèche Run 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, September 25, 2027 in Aubenas, France.

What distances does L'Ardèche Run 2027 offer?

Half. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does L'Ardèche Run 2027 start?

The race starts at 16:00. (From the 2026 edition)

What time should I arrive at the L'Ardèche Run 2027 start area?

reception of runners at the starting site from 3 p.m. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does L'Ardèche Run 2027 start?

Ucel, Espace Deydier. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does L'Ardèche Run 2027 finish?

Antraigues. (From the 2026 edition)

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