Trail Poursuite du Mémorial

The cries of seagulls mingle with the sound of the mistral among the umbrella pines 🌲. The sea stretches as far as the eye can see 👀, its varying blues blending with the sky's blue 😍. The sun, radiant, shines down on this pretty postcard-like scene 🖼️. Sounds like the South, right? 🤓

Indeed, the Provence opens its doors for you to join the Trail Pursuit Memorial 😌. In the southwest of the Var, in the PACA region, you’ll be able to tread the land of our beloved Côte d’Azur during the 8th edition of this event. In Toulon 📍, located halfway between Marseille and Saint-Tropez, you’ll discover the riches of a land full of contrasts, where sea and mountains ⛰️ mingle to create a grand landscape 😮. In the month of November, a probably autumn sun will accompany you in your stride: a bit too high to be warm, but it will still guarantee you a radiant race ☀️.

To start exploring the south, two distances 🏃‍♂️ are on offer. First the "Grand Trail" of 26.8 km and 905 mD+ 📈, a sizeable stretch reserved for Seasoned Finishers 😎. If that’s a bit much, you can also opt for the "Petit Trail" of 14.8 km and 500 mD+! 🥰 You’ve probably noticed in the event name that this is a trail pursuit 🏎️. The concept? 🤔 A start will be given every minute, in groups of 10 runners ⏱. So if you’re in a competitive mood, you’ll surely enjoy the suspense when you learn your final ranking 🏅, which won’t be known until the last runner crosses the line! 😬 Here, we may have a chance for the best at the end… 🤞

We’ve sold you the Provence as a stunning place? Well, we weren’t wrong, because you’ll be running in a striking setting during your event 💪. The Massif du Faron

Now that you’ve set foot in this beautiful region ✨, you’ll want to stay a little longer, right? To extend your stay, the Port-Cros National Park will be a lovely stopover. France’s oldest marine park and Europe’s 🐠, it stretches from La Garde to Ramatuelle, and includes the Porquerolles Islands, the Port-Cros and the Levant. Caving, hiking, or horseback riding 🐎— there are plenty of activities to discover the jewels of this natural haven 🤩. Before closing the Provençal chapter, you can’t miss the region’s specialties that give it its charm! 🍽️ Taste the anchoïade or Provençal beef stew (daube provençale), and return from your journey with memories that linger on your palate 😋.

So, ready to lace up your shoes and chase after the memorial? 👟