Châtelaillon-Plage hosts its 3rd Ekiden on Sunday, April 19, 2026!
Program 2026 to come, but to give you an idea, here's the program for 2025.
On Saturday afternoon, two races for children are planned, with a family relay and a relay specifically for children.
On Sunday, two races are scheduled:
1. **Ekiden**: A marathon relay race for teams of 6 runners, comprising segments of 5 km, 10 km, 5 km, 10 km, 5 km and 7.195 km. This FFA-certified event qualifies for the French championships, and serves as a support event for the regional championships of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine league. Participation is limited to 150 teams. Companies can also take up the challenge by forming teams for the Challenge Entreprises Ekiden de Châtelaillon-Plage.
2. **Half-Ekiden ®**: A 20 km relay race, with 5 km, 10 km and 5 km segments, reserved for teams of 3 runners. Participation is limited to 50 teams.
On Saturday afternoon, two races for children are planned, with a family relay and a relay specifically for children.
On Sunday, two races are scheduled:
1. **Ekiden**: A marathon relay race for teams of 6 runners, comprising segments of 5 km, 10 km, 5 km, 10 km, 5 km and 7.195 km. This FFA-certified event qualifies for the French championships, and serves as a support event for the regional championships of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine league. Participation is limited to 150 teams. Companies can also take up the challenge by forming teams for the Challenge Entreprises Ekiden de Châtelaillon-Plage.
2. **Half-Ekiden ®**: A 20 km relay race, with 5 km, 10 km and 5 km segments, reserved for teams of 3 runners. Participation is limited to 50 teams.
