Trail de la Lune Bleue

Run beneath the eerie glow of a legendary moon at the **Trail de la Lune Bleue on Saturday, March 21, 2026**. Set in the hauntingly beautiful woodlands of Ailly-sur-Noye in the Somme, this nocturnal trail invites runners to navigate a living legend—one whispered since the 17th century, when a woman wrongly accused of sorcery cursed the village before perishing in flames. Her spirit is said to still wander these dark forest paths, and on this night, you will follow in her shadow. Choose the 21km emblematic loop or the punchy 10km course, both illuminated only by headlamp and starlight, winding through narrow singletrack, teasing climbs, and atmospherically staged animations that transform each kilometer into a supernatural encounter.
With 1,394 participants in 2025 and both adult distances already sold out for 2026, the Lune Bleue has become one of northern France's most sought-after nocturnal experiences. The waiting lists grow longer by the week, a testament to the event's masterful blend of athletic challenge and immersive storytelling. Children's races from 300m to 3km offer the youngest runners their own taste of adventure, with €1 from every junior entry donated to the association Lame de Joie. Runners gather from dusk beneath the preau at the Plan d'eau de Berny, headlamps bobbing, the air thick with anticipation and the scent of pine. This is not merely a race; it is a rendezvous with legend, a night when the boundary between past and present blurs with every stride.

The 21km course, starting at 19:45, delivers the full spectral experience: relentless rollers, forest cathedrals, and the constant sensation of being watched. The 10km departs at 20:15, a faster, friendlier gateway into the occult. Aid stations await with warmth and sustenance, but bring your own eco-cup—this trail leaves no trace but your footprints. Post-race, the buvette pours local brews from Brasserie à la Noye, and finishers exchange ghost stories over frites. Registration for the children's distances remains open, but the adult trails are sealed; only bib resale or waiting-list fortune can grant entry. Prepare your frontale, charge your phone, and arrive early with ID in hand. The Blue Moon rises only once a year, and its call is impossible to ignore.