Discover a legendary sporting and cultural event at the 15th Trail des Châteaux in Saint-Cyr-en-Val, Loiret, on Saturday, May 30, 2026. This unmissable celebration of trail running and Nordic walking offers three trail distances (8 km, 16 km, and 23 km) and two Nordic walking routes (9 km and 15 km), making it the perfect playground for everyone from novice walkers to seasoned trail runners. Organized by the US Saint Cyr club, the event begins at 4 PM and welcomes you into a friendly, familial atmosphere that honors the natural beauty of the Loire Valley. You'll run or walk through an exceptional landscape on the edge of the Sologne, with a course offering manageable elevation (80m to 130m) that allows you to focus on the stunning scenery.
The day is carefully crafted for a full experience, starting with a live musical performance by the Feel Harmoniker band and culminating in a shared barbecue dinner, which is included in your registration fee. By participating, you directly support two noble causes, as event proceeds are donated to Vaincre les Maladies Lysosomales (VML) and Les P'tits Doudous de l'Archette. Registration is open online via Protiming.fr, by mail, or on-site on the day, with varying fees that increase as the event date approaches. Mark your calendar for this convivial and deeply rewarding day, where sport, community, and heritage come together in the heart of France's famed château country.
Races Offered
Course nature 23 km
May 30, 2026
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23K
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Walking
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09:30
Course nature 16 km
May 30, 2026
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16K
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Walking
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10:00
Course nature 8 km
May 30, 2026
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Distance —
8K
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Type —
Walking
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10:45
Marche nordique ou sportive
May 30, 2026
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15K
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Walking
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150 days remaining
Marche nordique ou sportive
May 30, 2026
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Distance —
9K
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Type —
Walking
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150 days remaining
Weather Overview
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Saint-Cyr-en-Val.
Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat10.5° / 20.0°
wb_sunny8.2° / 17.5°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air12.0 /
water_drop72.7%
Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
thermostat10.5° / 20.0°
wb_sunny8.2° / 17.5°
air12.0 km/h
water_drop72.7%
About Saint-Cyr-en-Val
Saint-Cyr-en-Val is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France. The writer Michèle Desbordes (1940–2006) was born in Saint-Cyr-en-Val.
