An 8.6 km night-time road race in Salins-les-Bains with 220 m of elevation gain, passing beneath the Grande Saline and climbing the Arçon steps.
About this event in the Jura in Salins-les-Bains
Three laps after nightfall in the salt town
The Corrida nocturne is an 8.6 km running race with 220 m of elevation gain in Salins-les-Bains. The course consists of three laps, passing twice beneath the vaults of the Grande Saline and climbing the Arçon steps twice, surrounded by spectators.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Grande Saline is opening a route through a monument that no one has ever run through before. Its 165-metre vaulted medieval gallery will be illuminated for the occasion. The ground there is uneven and the pace restrained.
From the start on allée Marcou to the finish on place de la Mairie
After the favourites have been introduced, the race will start on allée Marcou, beneath the arch and floodlights. Another highlight of the course, the climb up the Arçon steps, will also be illuminated, with a commentator at the top and spectators on either side.
The finish leads onto place de la Mairie, with an arena-like atmosphere. There will be a refreshments stand, and the awards ceremony is scheduled for 21:30.
Friday's programme
- 18:00–20:30: race number collection in a room provided by the Town Hall.
Saturday's programme
- 17:00: the event village opens, with partner stands and activities. Race numbers can be collected until one hour before each start.
- 18:00: refreshments and food, with reusable cups available on a deposit basis. The site comes to life before the first start.
- 18:15: start of the Jungle Run, for U12s and younger. This obstacle course has no rankings.
- 18:45: start of the Mini-Corrida, for U14s and U16s, over two laps of the course.
- 19:30: introduction of the favourites on the starting line on allée Marcou, with their achievements announced over the microphone.
- 19:45: start of the Corrida Nocturne, for U18s and older. The three laps include two passages beneath the Grande Saline and two climbs up the Arçon steps.
- 21:30: awards ceremony on place de la Mairie, for the men's and women's overall standings and the U14 to U20 categories.
- 22:00: meal and evening festivities. An optional meal is available for €9 and must be booked when registering. It will be followed by a dance open to runners, volunteers and local residents.