5 Races to do in September
🌄 September might be
back-to-work month, but the trail running season is far from over! After the
excitement of UTMB, there are plenty of incredible races to keep your
adrenaline pumping. With summer still holding on, it’s the perfect time to
enjoy warm conditions and tackle new trails. 🏃♂️☀️ Whether you’re
looking to extend your summer adventures or ease back into your routine with a
challenge, check out these top trail races this month!
Canfranc Canfranc (Spain)
Starting and ending in the Pyreneees, Canfranc is not only
famous for the train station. With 6 different distances, the 100k distance is
one of the most difficult in the world, with almost 9000m climb and 75% of the
race above 2000m !
The Most Beautiful Thing – TMBT Ultra Trail Marathon (Borneo)
Located in the northen part of Borneo, the name of the race
makes reference to the iconic Mt Kinabalu, which at 4,100 m is one of Southeast
Asia’s highest peaks and a world heritage site.
With 5 distances up to 100km, including a night challenge, the TMBT
Ultra is a destination where you can mix adrenaline rush and holiday relaxing.
There are even some hot springs nearby the race, offering soothing sulfur baths for tired legs !
Adamello Ultra Trail (Italy)
With 5 distances, from a KV
to the 170km king race, Adamello famously retraces the path and the mule
tracks of the WW1 in the northern part of Italy, on the border of Lombardy and
Trentino.
Paraty Brazil by UTMB
A new entry in the UTMB series, the 1st edition taking place
this september, the race is located the town of Paraty, on the coast between
Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, and offers 4 distances, from a 20k to a 100k. The
runners will have the chance to discover
steep and jungled mountains from the Serra de Bocaina National Park.
Fest’Trail Causses Rougier (France)
With a starting point at Château de Montaigut in Saint
Affrique, south of France, the race takes the runners through maginificent and
unique red-couloured landscapes ! It offers 4 distances, from a beginner
8km distance up to a 48km.
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