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2026 HEAT WAVE PLAN

ACTIVATION OF THE HEAT WAVE PLAN: adidas TERREX MaXi-Race 2026

Race ’s managementhas decided to activate the HEAT WAVE PLAN for certain races during the adidas TERREX MaXi-Race. Here’s what that means in practice. 

SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2026

For runners participating in the Tour du Lac—whether solo, as a relay team, or on Day 1 of the 2-day Tour

 

Additional required equipment for runners: 

  • Starting at the Doussard aid station at km 45.5 : Runners must set out with a water supply of 1.5 liters
  • Headwear is strongly recommended as part of the required equipment

 

Additional water stations will be set up along the route: 

  • Below the Bornette Pass – km 61
  • Leschaux Pass Road – Km 75
  • Leschaux Pass Road – Km 78
  • Route du Grand Roc – Km 94

 

As a reminder, water stations were already in place (including some at the "light" aid stations and base camps):

  • Alex's Light Refreshment Stop – Km 16.6
  • Montremont Light Refreshment Station – Km 27.5
  • Montmin Watering Hole – Km 36
  • Doussard Base Camp – Km 45.5
  • Light Refreshment Stop at Bellecombe en Bauges – Km 66
  • Semnoz Base Camp – Km 86

SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026

For runners in the Shokz Half-Tour, Marathon Experience, and the 2-Day Lake Tour—Day 2

 

Additional required equipment for runners: 

  • Requirement to carry a 1.5-liter supply of water
  • Headwear is required as part of the mandatory equipment

 

Additional water stations will be set up along the route: 

 

Shokz Half-Lap Around the Lake, 58 km 

  • Leschaux Pass Road – Km 30

 

Shokz Half-Lake Tour, Marathon Experience, Lake Tour

  • Route du Grand Roc – 33 km Marathon eXperience & 51 km Shokz Half-Tour

 

As a reminder, there were already water sources (including some within the Semnoz base camp):

 

Shokz Half-Lap Around the Lake, 58 km

  • Les Maisons – Km 13.5 
  • Saint Eustache – 21.5 km
  • Semnoz Base Camp – Km 37 
  • At Charvin – Km 46 

 

Marathon Experience

  • Semnoz Base Camp – Km 18

 

Over the course of the two days, we will also set up misting systems at the Semnoz base camp and at the finish line in MaXi-Village.

 

As a reminder, random checks may be conducted along the course (penalty).

The organization reserves the right to activate alternate routes, depending on the activity of emergency services.

 

Happy Race , everyone!

 

The Department of Race

ACTIVATION OF THE HEAT WAVE PLAN: adidas TERREX MaXi-Race 2026

Race organizers have decided to activate the HEAT WAVE PLAN for certain races during the adidas TERREX MaXi-Race. Here is what that entails.

SATURDAY, MAY 30

For runners participating in the Tour du Lac (individual or relay) or Day 1 of the 2-Day Tour

 

Additional required gear for runners:

  • Starting at the Doussard aid station (km 45.5): Runners must carry a 1.5-liter supply of water
  • Headwear is strongly recommended as part of the required gear

 

Additional water stations will be set up along the Race:

  • Below the Col de Bornette – km 61
  • Leschaux Pass Road – km 75
  • Leschaux Pass Road – km 78
  • Route du Grand Roc – km 94

 

As a reminder, water stations were already in place (some of which were located at the light aid stations and base camps):

  • Alex Light Aid Station – 16.6 km
  • Montremont Light Aid Station – Km 27.5
  • Montmin Water Station – Km 36
  • Doussard Base Camp – Km 45.5
  • Bellecombe en Bauges: Light Aid Station – Km 66
  • Semnoz Base Camp – Km 86

SUNDAY, MAY 31

For runners in the Shokz Demi-tOur, Marathon eXpérience, and the 2-Day Tour du Lac (Day 2)

 

Additional required gear for runners:

  • Runners must start with 1.5 liters of water
  • Headwear is required as part of the mandatory gear

 

Additional water stations will be set up along the Race:

  • Shokz Half-Lap Around the Lake, 58 km
  • Leschaux Pass Road – Km 30

 

Shokz Half-Tour of the Lake, Marathon Experience, Tour of the Lake

  • Route du Grand Roc – 33 km Marathon Experience & 51 km Shokz Half-Tour

 

As a reminder, water stations were already in place (including some at the Semnoz aid station):

Shokz Half-Tour of the Lake, 58 km

  • Les Maisons – Km 13.5
  • Saint Eustache – Km 21.5
  • Semnoz Base Camp – Km 37
  • At Charvin – Km 46

 

Marathon Experience

  • Semnoz Base Camp – Km 18

Over the two-day event Race , we will also set up misting stations at the Semnoz base camp and at the finish line in the MaXi-Village.

 

As a reminder, random checks may be conducted along the route Race s (penalty).

 

The organizers reserve the right to implement alternate routes depending on rescue operations.

 

Have a great race, everyone!

 

Race Management