Trail de la Fraise

The strawberry is undeniably one of the French people’s favorite fruits 🍓 and running is the most practiced sport 🏃 , when you put the two together you get the strawberry trail.

To celebrate this red fruit, take part in this friendly trail in a welcoming atmosphere in Lecelles in the Nord, right in the heart of the Hauts-de-France region. Conditions will be perfect to let off steam in this lovely May month. Moreover, the event supports the association "les clowns de l'espoir" which performs artistic interventions in hospitals for children.

In the saddle, even galloping, because three distances await you: the Cigaline of 6 km, the Cijossé of 15 km and the Mara des bois of 25 km. Do these names make your mouth water 😋 ? It’s normal, but don’t rush—you’ll be able to savor them at the various aid stations along the way. Back to our strawberries, the courses feature a simple, relatively flat route, alternating roads and trails through the strawberries of the woods, forests and orchards. As for the vibe, you won’t be disappointed—in fact, you’ll be impressed! Music groups, costumes, giant clapping at the start... Get yourself pumped 🍑 before you see green and not quite ripe fruits. We hope you’re not afraid of water because you’ll have to get your legs wet to cross the rivers 💧 . If you don’t want to finish soaked like soup (yes, such a thing exists as an expression), hold on tight as you cross the wooden bridges. You’ll also find water along the ponds des étangs before heading toward the Fort of Maulde 🏰 where you’ll navigate through tunnels and dark galleries, guided only by the glow of torches. Finally, during your adventure, you’ll make a quick stop with our Belgian friends, just once, before crossing back over the border a few strides later. So how did Belgium feel? 😆

Strawberries are delicious, but they’re not very filling, especially after a run. So we can offer you a small carbonade or the famous fricadelle, and don’t forget Lecelles to season your dish 😂 . Finally, to perfect your knowledge of the area, head toward Lewarde or Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, that all fans of Intervilles know!

Even if Lecelles 🧂 doesn’t pair well with strawberries, the strawberry trail pulled off the impossible: bringing the two together just for you!