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Sunday, May 31, 2026

Marathon-eXperience

Date

Sunday May 31st

Distance

38 to 42 km*

Vertical rise

1,600 to 1,800 m

Pre-registration

From October 1st (12:00 pm) to October 14th

  • Map and GPX :
    Course kept secret until 5 days before departure
  • *The exact distances and gradients will be communicated once we have the necessary administrative authorizations.

THE Marathon-experience

An original route

Not everyone is lucky enough to be able to train in the mountains, so taking on a trail race with steep climbs can sometimes be a bit scary. That's why the marathon-eXperience was born, to allow everyone to come and get some mountain eXperience. No minimum level is required, but a good dose of motivation will get you to the finish line!

But don't forget, you have to train, run on the flats and downhills to pass the time barriers, it's still a Race.

The marathon-eXperience will cover a distance of 40 km, starting and finishing in Annecy, and will take in an iconic viewpoint at an altitude of over 1,500 m at the summit of the Semnoz. The route will be a loop to limit the number of bus and car journeys.

In 2026, it will be the 15th edition of the adidas TERREX MaXi-Race (no edition in 2020 because of the Covid). For this 15th edition, the local authorities and organizers have worked together to offer you a unique course, better adapted to the changing weather conditions from year to year. Indeed, in recent years, hot weather has impacted on the Race , and thunderstorms at the end of the day have often forced us to switch to "fallback courses". So, in collaboration with local authorities and alpacists, we have redesigned the route 100%. The aim was to provide shaded areas during the hottest periods and more easily secured areas at the end of the day. Of course, all the while retaining iconic sections with views of Mont-Blanc, the lake and the mountains!

More on the Race

How the Race works

Departure point: to be announced from September 2026

Departure times: ATTENTION, times may change slightly between now and departure.

  • 6h00: Wave 1 (SAS 1) - Over 55 Betrail points 
  • 6:05 am: Wave 2 (SAS 2) - 51 to 54 Betrail points 
  • 6:10 am: Wave 3 (SAS 3) - 48 to 50 Betrail points 
  • 6:15 am: Wave 4 (SAS 4) - 45 to 47 Betrail points 
  • 6:20 am: Wave 5 (SAS 5) - 43 to 44 Betrail points 
  • 6:25 am: Wave 6 (SAS 6) - 41 to 42 Betrail points 
  • 6:30 am: Wave 7 (SAS 7) - 39 to 40 Betrail points 
  • 6:35 am: Wave 8 (SAS 8) - 34 to 38 Betrail points 
  • 6:40 am: Wave 9 (SAS 9) - 00 to 33 Betrail points 
The SAS will open 20 minutes before the SAS departure time.
 

SASs were set up on October 31, based on the Betrail performance index you had at that time. There is no possibility of changing SAS, even if your Betrail index has risen or fallen since that day.

Your Race time will start when you cross the start line.
Time barriers are calculated from the start time of the last wave.
Failure to respect the SAS and/or start wave will result in sanctions, including disqualification from the Race as indicated in the regulations.

By February...

Hourly barriers calculated for an index of around 40 Betrail points .

  • No Bib will be issued on the day of the Race.
  • Bib can be collected the day before the Race
  • One month before the Race, you must reserve your time slot on your personal space.
  • In your space, you will find the withdrawal card to present with your Bib number, your slot and your options.
  • To collect your Bib, you must present your ID and your collection card.
  • If you are unable to collect your Bib, you can have it collected by a third party by submitting a handwritten letter on plain paper (which we keep). You'll need to specify your Bib number, the name and contact details of the person picking up in your place. In this case, two pieces of identification will be required.
  • Collection point: MaXi-Village in the Marquisats parking lot (Annecy)
  • The refreshment area can be reached either by bus (option to be taken between February and March) or by bike, car or other means. New 100% private bus system, different from 2025. Activities for children, families, cheese discovery, refreshments and more will be on offer. A special bus service departing from Annecy will be available to make your journey easier.
  • Bus options to be taken between February and March

Podium

eXperience trail

  • There's no podium in this format, as it's a Race eXperience.

Prizes by category

No podium and no category rankings.