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L’Enfer d’Artois — Artois Trail Challenge, Ablain-Saint-Nazaire

Trail · 9.5 km · France

L’Enfer d’Artois — Artois Trail Challenge

Ablain-Saint-Nazaire · Wed, Dec 3, 2025 · Start 08:00 PM

  • Trail
  • Artois
  • Notre-Dame-de-Lorette
  • L’Enfer d’Artois
  • 2025-12-03

A historic trail race held on the slopes of Notre-Dame-de-Lorette in Artois, featuring a 9.5km loop with around 400m of elevation gain run up to six consecutive times over a rugged, mixed-terrain course. The event honors the memory of the 1915 battle through running, with optional historical site visits.

Race month

December · 3°–7°

Field size

200–1,000

Distances

9.5k

Distances

  • Trail

    L'Enfer d'Artois

    9.5 km

    Start: 08:00 PM

    50.00 EUR

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57:00

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5 km30:00

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Course & climate

Typical weather in Ablain-Saint-Nazaire

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

December

7°3°

Sunrise
08:44
Sunset
16:47

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What to expect

What makes this race distinct — for training and race day.

A historic trail race held on the slopes of Notre-Dame-de-Lorette in Artois, featuring a 9.5km loop with around 400m of elevation gain run up to six consecutive times over a rugged, mixed-terrain course. The event honors the memory of the 1915 battle through running, with optional historical site visits.

  • The field

    200–1,000

  • Catering & aid stations

    Stand and village services: hot drinks, local specialities at the 'Estaminet de Lorette'; on-course water and aid stations; communal meal option available.

  • Pacers

    Pacemaker/Pacer: The event features a dedicated 'Pacemaker' presence on course and timed start waves ('Renntag für Laufende') published on the race site; target times are provided per wave to help runners gauge effort alongside volunteer pacers on course.

  • Medal

    Yes

What does it cost?

L'Enfer d'Artois50.00 EUR

What's included in entry

  • Dossard avec puce
  • Cadeaux surprise officiel 2025
  • Une bière
  • Page24
  • Accès au village et animations sur site historique

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FAQ

Comment puis-je m’inscrire à L’Enfer d’Artois ?

Les inscriptions se font directement sur la plateforme partenaire via le lien « S’INSCRIRE » sur la page d’accueil du site (ou https://lenferdartois.com/index.php/info-course-coureurs/coureurs/sinscrire).

Quels sont les différents formats de course proposés ?

L’Enfer d’Artois propose un format unique : une boucle de 9,5 km avec environ 400 m de dénivelé positif, à parcourir en 6 heures (soit 3h00 de jour et 3h00 de nuit).

Qui peut participer ?

Toute personne de 20 ans et plus peut participer aux courses chronométrées. Les visiteurs peuvent également profiter de la visite historique guidée (à partir de 10 ans, accompagnée).

Dois-je fournir un certificat médical ?

Non. Depuis 2025, un certificat médical n’est plus obligatoire. La validation repose sur le Parcours de Prévention Santé (PPS), à compléter en ligne avant l’inscription (moins de 5 minutes).

Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:20:48 AM

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