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Saturday, May 29, 2027

Solidarity relays with 2 or 3 people

Date

Saturday, May 29

Distance

100 to 103 km*:
46 + 39 + 15 km

Vertical rise

5,300 to 5,500 m*

Pre-registration

October 1–7, 2026

Solidarity relays with 2 or 3 people

  • *The exact distances and elevation gains depend on your watch's settings

Solidarity teams of 2 to 3 people

Sharing a moment together

The Relais are becoming“Relais solidaires”!

As you know, social responsibility has always been part of the adidas MaXi-Race’s DNA. Since the event’s inception, our organization has donated more than €600,000 to local nonprofit organizations involved in the event’s organization. 

In order to continue expanding our initiatives in partnership with the local community and organizations, we have decided to rebrand the “Relais” as“Relais Solidaires” to give new momentum to the initiatives we’ve launched in the area.

This change to the rules of participation is a bold and deliberate decision.

  • The route remains the same and will be run at the same time as the 100-km Tour du Lac
  • The number of available spots for relay teams is dropping dramatically
  • The “ Race ” will feature teams of 2 or 3 runners (the 4-runner relay has been eliminated). Relay handoffs will take place exclusively at the Doussard and Semnoz support stations, creating “ Race ” segments of approximately 46 km, 39 km, and 15 km.
  • There will always be a specific ranking, but no podium: a Solidarity Relay isn’t a “competitive” relay—we’re switching to “eXperience” mode.
  • All registration fees (excluding optional extras and service provider fees) for the Relais will be donated to support local initiatives. This is the only “ Race ” where the 2027 rates are changing completely (there are no increases for the other races). 

Through this evolution, our goal is to ensure that the Relais become the spearhead of the event’s overall effort centered on the initiatives we are implementing in partnership with the local community.

Download the summary sheet with all the information about * Race * (French)
Download the summary sheet with all the information on * Race * (English)

More on the Race

Race profile

Information on the division of community relief centers: 

  • Leg 1: approximately 46 km / 2,900 m elevation gain / 2,900 m elevation loss
  • Relay No. 2: approximately 39 km – 2,300 m elevation gain / 1,300 m elevation loss
  • Checkpoint No. 3: approximately 15 km / 200 m of elevation gain / 1,200 m of elevation loss

Starting point: Annecy , Quai de la Tournette (near MaXi-Village): https://maps.app.goo.gl/V1zq4HG1r45RTsau9

Arrival location: inside MaXi-Village (Marquisats parking lot): https://maps.app.goo.gl/up5JndMFoJQ19SqeA

Departure times: 

  • 2:04: Wave 5 (SAS 5) – Start of a special relay wave
  • 2:12: Wave 6 (SAS 6) – Start of a second wave specifically for the relay

The SAS will open 20 minutes before the SAS departure time.

All relay teams will start from these two designated starting areas.

Your Race time will begin when you cross the starting line.

The time limits are calculated based on the start time of the last group in the solo Tour du Lac.

Failure to comply with the SAS and/or the starting wave will result in penalties, including dis Race , as indicated in the rules.

The 2026 passage times schedule will be available in September.

Time limits calculated for a Betrail index between 39 and 41 points .

Maximum time: 24:00

  • Registration is done by a team captain, who can then manage the team interface and the names of the relay team members.
  • Race s can be held with 2 or 3 teams, but there is only one ranking.
  • Relay handoffs may only take place at the Doussard and Semnoz field camps.
  • On site, the relay zone will be marked.
  • The runner who has just finished his relay may access the refreshment area before changing, but other relay runners may not.
  • Accompanying staff and other relay runners will not be allowed to "enter" the "covered" area (gymnasium or marquee) where refreshments are taken.
  • If one of the relay runners withdraws or is stopped by the time cut-off, the next runner(s) will not be allowed to start their leg of the relay. The team will be considered to have “withdrawn.”
  • If you're running the relay as a two-person team, you can divide the three sections among yourselves however you like.
  • Along the Tour du Lac route, there are three “light” aid stations where spectators and support personnel are not allowed. There will also be two “base camps” (Doussard and Station du Semnoz) where spectators and support personnel are permitted.
  • For relay runners, a €20 bus option for the team is available in your runner’s portal. It allows relay runners to take MaXi-Cars to the support bases in Doussard and Semnoz. This option must be selected by 9:00 a.m. on April 23. 
  • To get to the relay zones, which are located at the base camps, we recommend using MaXi-Car (see: https://www.maxi-race.org/mobilite/) or biking.
  • In the Semnoz relay area, there will be activities for children and families, cheese tasting, a refreshment bar, and more. 
  • No Bib will be issued on the day of the Race.
  • Bib 's withdrawal takes place the day before the " Race " (Friday, May 28)
  • One month before the Race, you must reserve your time slot on your personal space: only the team captain can reserve the slot.
  • Collection point: MaXi-Village in the Marquisats parking lot (Annecy)

 

Race Bib Pickup Bib

  • You must pick up your Bib person, along with all required documentation, during your assigned time slot.
    • An email confirming your Bibs pickup, Bibs your Bib time, your Bib number Bib the note “Application Approved: YES.”
    • your photo ID
    • Note: For relay races, the team captain can collect the e Bib s of all team members.

 

Bib recovery: how does it work?

To limit overcrowding and large gatherings, we have set up time slots for picking up “ Bibs ” (reservations can be made from April 23 to May 21).
We have allocated 30% more slots than the number of registrants to give you greater flexibility in choosing your time slot.

Please note the following information:

  • For each Race, several slots are available with limited numbers of places, so the earlier you make your choice, the more possibilities you'll have.
  • As long as a time slot is displayed, it means there are still spots available. Once you’ve made your selection, REMEMBER TO SUBMIT (at the bottom of the form)!!! Otherwise, your selection won’t be saved!!!
  • Once you've made a choice, you can change it before the response deadline (May 21).
  • Because of the possibility of changing slots, it is possible that a full slot will be reopened, but the organization has no visibility on this.

 

PLEASE NOTE: You will not be able to access the gym where race Bibs are picked up Bibs a stroller, as there are stairs. 

Podium

Solidarity Relays

  • There will be no podium for the " Race " relay, since it is a charity event ( Race ) and not a competitive race ( Race ).

Prizes by category

No prizes per category, just identical prizes for all.