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Grand Raid des Cathares
Thursday, 22 October 2026
Grand Raid des Cathares 161K
161km D+ 7000m
Raid des Bogomiles 101K
101km D+ 4300m
Raid des Troubadours 85K
85km D+ 3200m
Trail des Hérétiques 63K
63km D+ 2750m
Trail des Colombes 41K
41km D+ 1300m
Grand Raid des Cathares 2026: Registration
The Grand Raid des Cathares is a 161 km, 7,000 m D+ ultra starting from the medieval citadel of Carcassonne towards the Pic de Bugarach along the Cathar trails and castles of the Aude.
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| Distance | Elevation | Price | Time limit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Raid des Cathares 161K161K | 7,000m D+ | Check website | 41h | Coming soon |
| Raid des Bogomiles 101K101K | 4,300m D+ | Check website | – | Coming soon |
| Raid des Troubadours 85K85K | 3,200m D+ | Check website | – | Coming soon |
| Trail des Hérétiques 63K63K | 2,750m D+ | Check website | – | Coming soon |
| Trail des Colombes 41K41K | 1,300m D+ | Check website | – | Coming soon |
How to register
- 1
Go to the official race website using the registration button.
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Select the distance you want to run.
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Fill in the form with your personal details and federation license (if required).
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Complete the payment and save your registration confirmation.
What's included in your entry?
Race bib with timing chip, aid stations along the course, accident insurance during the race, access to finish line services (physiotherapy, showers, finisher meal) and an event t-shirt or memento.
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