Ronde des Deux Saints

Discover the quiet charm of a village trail where running remains refreshingly uncomplicated at the **Ronde des Deux Saints on Saturday, March 21, 2026**. Hosted in the peaceful Gard commune of Saint-Julien-les-Rosiers, this intimate gathering celebrates the essence of grassroots trail running: no frills, no caps, no waiting lists—just open registration, on-the-day bibs, and the warm hospitality of the Cévennes foothills. While specific course distances for 2026 are published locally closer to the event, previous editions have offered accessible, rolling trails through garrigue and chestnut groves, connecting the two "Saint" villages that give the race its name. A Parcours Prévention Santé or valid FFA licence is required, but bureaucracy ends there.
What the Ronde lacks in digital sophistication—its web presence refreshingly minimal—it compensates with authenticity. On-site registration remains open until 15 minutes before each start, cash accepted, smiles guaranteed. The 2026 edition unfolds on the third Saturday of March as it always has, drawing families, club runners, and Sunday hikers into a shared celebration of movement and terroir. The start line, tucked somewhere between the mairie and the church, requires no grand stage; the course, likely a single loop through vines and low maquis, demands no reconnaissance. Here, you simply show up, pin your bib, and run.

The Deux Saints philosophy stands as a quiet rebuke to the hyper-commercialisation of modern trail running. No UTMB points, no live tracking, no mandatory equipment lists beyond common sense. Just the sound of gravel underfoot, the distant bells of Saint-Julien, and the shared exhale at the finish line. For those seeking a pressure-free reintroduction to trail or a family outing with local flavour, this event offers a rare refuge. Registration is open now through the official website—though "now" in Ronde des Deux Saints time means any moment between today and 15 minutes before the gun. Come for the simplicity, stay for the sense that some races remain exactly as they should be.