Foulées des Tours de Mont Saint Eloi

Three distances. One spirit of pleasure and effort. The Foulées des Tours de Mont Saint Eloi return on Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Mont‑Saint‑Eloi, Pas‑de‑Calais (Hauts‑de‑France). Choose La Classique (8 km), La Mythique (16 km), or La Diabolique (24 km). Known as "the friendliest race in the Arrageois" — hills, descents, animations, good humor, and a super gift for every participant.

Location & Setting:

• Mont‑Saint‑Eloi, near Arras, in the rolling hills of the Artois region
• The "Tours" refer to the ruins of the Abbey of Mont Saint‑Eloi — a historic site destroyed during the French Revolution, with two iconic towers still standing
• Courses run through countryside, forest paths, and village roads with views of the abbey ruins
• Known for its friendly, festive atmosphere — many runners return year after year ("try it, adopt it")
• Live animations, music, and crowd support along the course

Registration (Online Only — No Paper, No On‑Site):

• Opens March 14, 2026 • Closes Thursday, June 11 at 23:59 (or earlier if capacity is reached)
• Online registration mandatory — no exceptions
• Entry fees: 8 km (€9.50 before June 1, €10.50 after) • 16 km (€11.50 / €12.50) • 24 km (€18.50 / €19.50) • plus processing fees

Required Documents (Joindre obligatoirement):

• FFA license number (federation license), OR
• PPS (Parcours de Prévention Santé) certificate number — obtained from https://pps.athle.fr/ after watching four health and safety awareness videos. As of 2026, the PPS has a 1‑year validity and costs €5 to obtain from the French Athletics Federation.
• See race rules (règlement) for full details

What's Included:

• Chip timing
• Finisher gift (un super cadeau) — varies by year, always appreciated
• Aid stations on course (water and snacks, frequency by distance)
• Post‑race refreshments
• Medical support on site
• Changing rooms and portable toilets
• Secure bag drop at start/finish area

Logistics:

• Bib pickup: race morning from 7:30 AM at the start area (no Saturday pickup mentioned — check event updates)
• Parking available near Mont‑Saint‑Eloi (follow volunteer signage)
• No on‑site registration — register online before Thursday, June 11
• Carpooling recommended (village roads can get congested)

Partners include local businesses and organizations (list on event website).