Trail races in Brittany 2027
France's Atlantic peninsula: granite, salt marshes, beech forests and a coastline you run with the tide. Here trail running is not measured in vertical gain but in kilometres of coast, and the Ultra Marin gathers 10,000 runners around the Gulf of Morbihan.
3 races, june – september 2027
For cold and dark miles
Headlamp, thermal layer and a good watch: what matters when daylight runs short.
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For your vertical km
Poles, grippy shoes and a light vest for a 1,000 m climb.
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For a short race
Shoes, socks and sun protection: just what you need to run fast.
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For a mid-distance race
Shoes, vest and hydration for 21-42 km without suffering.
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For a long race
Vest, headlamp and nutrition for all those hours in the mountains.
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For your ultra
A watch with battery to spare, a powerful headlamp and poles: the gear that can't fail.
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Trail de la Côte d'Émeraude
Saint-Malo · Brittany
54 · 32 kmIntermediate

Grand Raid du Finistère
Telgruc-sur-Mer · Brittany
166 · 92 · 56 kmAdvanced
Recommended gear · Best Overall
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Climate in Brittany: Pure oceanic climate: mild all year, with frequent rain and wind. The ideal window runs from May to October, when daylight lasts late and the trail is drier. Winter means mud, short days and Atlantic storms.
Race overview
3
Races
18 – 175 km
Distance range
300 – 3,700 D+
Elevation range
Jun – Sep
Race months
Difficulty
By month
Race map
Essential trail running gear
Must-have gear to prepare for your mountain races

Black Diamond
Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z
Ultralight carbon Z-pole foldable trekking poles. 137 g per pole in 110 cm length, 33 cm folded. EVA grip and adjustable strap. The trail running reference.

Hoka
Hoka Speedgoat 7
The best-selling trail shoe in the US and an absolute ultra-trail classic. Max Hoka cushioning, a Vibram Megagrip outsole with 5 mm lugs for grip in mud and technical terrain, and a snug Matryx upper. Built to eat up kilometres without punishing your legs in long races.
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