Trail races in Nouvelle-Aquitaine — May 2027
France's largest region: from the granite and forests of Limousin to the Rhune and the Basque Pyrenees, via Bordeaux, the Landes and the Atlantic coast. Mid-mountain trail, dense forest and cider, with Spain next door.
2 races scheduled
Get ready for spring racing
Shoes, poles and a pack: the essentials before the first long races.
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For your vertical km
Poles, grippy shoes and a light vest for a 1,000 m climb.
- #1 · Best OverallBlack Diamond Distance Carbon ZView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
- #2 · Best OverallSalomon Sense Ride 5View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
- #3 · Best OverallSalomon ADV Skin 12 SetView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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For a short race
Shoes, socks and sun protection: just what you need to run fast.
- #1 · Best OverallSalomon Sense Ride 5View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
#2 · Best OverallCompressport Pro Racing Socks V3.0 TrailView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
#3 · Best OverallISDIN Fusion Water Sunscreen SPF 50+View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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For a mid-distance race
Shoes, vest and hydration for 21-42 km without suffering.
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#3 · Best Gel OverallMaurten Gel 100View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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For a long race
Vest, headlamp and nutrition for all those hours in the mountains.
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#2 · Best OverallPetzl Iko CoreView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)- #3 · Best Gel OverallMaurten Gel 100View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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For your ultra
A watch with battery to spare, a powerful headlamp and poles: the gear that can't fail.
#1 · Best OverallCoros Pace 3View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)- #2 · Best OverallPetzl Iko CoreView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
- #3 · Best OverallBlack Diamond Distance Carbon ZView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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Climate in Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Wet oceanic in Limousin, milder and sunnier near the Basque Pyrenees. Spring and early autumn are the dry windows; summer is mild inland and warm on the coast. Mud, not heat, is the real limiting factor.
Race summary
2
Races
10 – 90 km
Distance range
140 – 2,400 D+
Elevation range
May
Race months
Difficulty
Tips for running in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in may
Sun protection: the sun is already strong in May. SPF 50+ cream, visor cap and sunglasses are essential.
If your race is in high mountains, still bring thermal layers: at high altitudes temperatures can drop below 5 °C.
May has a high volume of races: plan carefully if you have multiple objectives to avoid overtraining.
Race map
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Scheduled races
Photo: Organisation Périgord Grand TrailPérigord Grand Trail
Lalinde
90 km and 2,400 m D+ through the Périgord. 8 May 2027.
Photo: Lucas Destrem / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)Les Gendarmes et les Voleurs de Temps
Ambazac
32 km and 1,216 m of climbing in the Monts d'Ambazac, with one of France's biggest trail parties. The best place to start racing in France.
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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