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Trail Nocturne sur les Traces de Vauban

Name: Trail Nocturne sur les Traces de Vauban
Start: 2026-01-17
End: 2026-01-17
Location: Gravelines, Hauts-de-France

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Gravelines, Hauts-de-France, France

calendar_today 17 Jan, 2026

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About the Event

Step into a historic carnival atmosphere at the 13th edition of "Sur les Traces de Vauban" on Saturday, 17 January 2026, in the fortified town of Gravelines, Nord. This unique event celebrates its "Acte XIII" with a Carnaval theme, inviting participants to run or walk in the literal and figurative footsteps of the famed military engineer Vauban. Choose your challenge from a 9km or 12km walk, or tackle the sprint 10km, 15km, or 25km trail runs that weave along and inside the town's iconic star-shaped ramparts, blending sport with unparalleled historical scenery.

Marking January 17, 2026, on your calendar secures a spot in a vibrant, themed community event that extends beyond the race with a dedicated corporate challenge and a celebratory after-work ceremony. It’s more than a race; it’s a costumed, festive journey through time, offering a dynamic way to explore a UNESCO-associated heritage site with every stride along the ancient walls.

Races Offered

32 km

Jan 18, 2025

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Distance — 32K

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Type — Road running

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16:30

25 km

Jan 18, 2025

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Distance — 25K

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Type — Road running

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16:45

15 km

Jan 18, 2025

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Distance — 15K

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Type — Road running

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17:15

10 km

Jan 18, 2025

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Road running

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18:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Gravelines.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 3.4° / 7.7°

wb_sunny -2.3° / 2.4°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 21.4 /

water_drop 81.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 3.4° / 7.7°

wb_sunny -2.3° / 2.4°

air 21.4 km/h

water_drop 81.1%

About Gravelines

Gravelines is a commune in the Nord department in Northern France. It lies at the mouth of the river Aa 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Dunkirk. It was formed in the 12th century around the mouth of a canal built to connect Saint-Omer with the sea. As it was on the western borders of Spanish territory in Flanders it became heavily fortified, some of which remains.