The Trail des Marcaires takes place on Sunday, 31 May 2026 in Muhlbach-sur-Munster, France. This Vosges mountain event offers multiple distances: Trail des Marcaires (65 km, 3,300 m D+), Défi de Muhlbach (32 km, 1,650 m D+), Relais des Marcaires (relay, 31 km + 34 km), La P'tite Course des Marcaires (12 km, 650 m D+), La P'tite Marche des Marcaires (12 km walk, untimed), and Jung's Trail (3 km and 5 km for youth). The courses run through the Munster valley, including the Wormsa valley and the lakes of Fischboedlé, Schiessrothried, and Altenweiher, at altitudes between 437 m and 1,363 m. The event is semi‑self‑sufficient on a marked course. A post‑race meal (sausage, salad, yogurt or cheese) is included for 65 km and 32 km participants.
| Event | Distance | Elevation Gain | Start Time | ITRA / UTMB Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail des Marcaires | 65 km | 3,300 m D+ | 5:00 AM | 3 ITRA points / UTMB 100K index |
| Défi de Muhlbach | 32 km | 1,650 m D+ | 8:30 AM | 2 ITRA points / UTMB 50K index |
| Relais des Marcaires (relay) | 31 km + 34 km | 1,850 m D+ / 1,450 m D+ | 5:00 AM | Not specified |
| La P'tite Course des Marcaires | 12 km | 650 m D+ | 9:30 AM | Not specified |
| La P'tite Marche des Marcaires (walk) | 12 km | 650 m D+ | 9:30 AM | Untimed, no ranking |
| Jung's Trail – Cadets (youth) | 5 km | 200 m D+ | 10:00 AM | Youth |
| Jung's Trail – Minimes (youth) | 3 km | 100 m D+ | 10:00 AM | Youth |
The relay exchange zone is at Langenwasen, just below the Mittlach campsite. The 65 km course is part of the Trophée des Vosges. GPX files for each course are available for download. A post‑race meal is included for 65 km and 32 km participants. The start and finish are at the Muhlbach-sur-Munster sports hall.
For more information, contact [email protected] or visit the event's Facebook and Instagram pages.
May 31, 2026
Distance — 65K
Type — Running
07:30
€40.00
May 31, 2026
Distance — 65K
Type — Running
07:30
€85.00
May 31, 2026
Distance — 34K
Type — Running
08:30
€55.00
May 31, 2026
Distance — 12K
Type — Running
18:00
€15.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Muhlbach-sur-Munster.
Learn more about the host city, Muhlbach-sur-Munster.
Muhlbach-sur-Munster is a commune in the Haut-Rhin department in Grand Est in north-eastern France. It is the birthplace of the German publisher Johann Carolus, founder of the earliest known newspaper in 1605.
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