Over 200 kids kick off the 2023 Transju’Trails festivities
Over 200 kids kick off the 2023 Transju’Trails festivities
This afternoon in the Town Hall square in Morez, Jura, more than 220 kids charged into the very first race of the 2023 Transju’Trails edition: La Transju’Trail des Marmots. An all-time participation record since the race began! Tomorrow, Sunday June 4, nearly 2,000 competitors will throw themselves into 5 epic courses ranging from 5 to 42 km.
La Transju’Trail des Marmots kicks off Transju’Trails
This year, young adventurers aged 7 to 13 gathered in Morez to tackle one of 3 courses from 1 to 3 km tailored to their age group—packed with flights of stairs, all kinds of obstacles to conquer, and dirt trails winding high above Morez. Under a hazy sun, 220 kids launched into their category races, youngest first. Cheered on by parents and fellow racers picking up their bibs for tomorrow, the kids caught the racing fever, and even if some found the trail tough, beaming smiles lit up the faces of every single young runner.
A wonderful opportunity to remember that all registration fees go directly to Les Petites Z’étincelles, a partner charity of Transju’trails fighting pediatric cancer.
And tonight at 6 p.m., a talk on the theme of “Fundamentals of Endurance Training – Sport, Health, and Injury Prevention” is taking place at the Morez Town Hall, featuring Alexis Grappin (Physiotherapist for the French Nordic Combined Team) and Nicolas Vandel (Agile Training).
5 courses and the legendary climb of La Dôle
Tomorrow, Sunday June 4, nearly 2,000 racers are geared up to take on the various Transju’Trails courses. The adventure begins with the 42 km race tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m. in Morez, followed by the 15 km hike at 9:30 a.m. at Les Balanciers, the 25 km start at 10:15 a.m. in Prémanon, the 10 km at 11:15 a.m. in Les Rousses, and finally the 5 km at 11:30 a.m., also in Les Rousses.
Racers are in for dynamic trails full of rhythm changes, rich variety, and breathtaking landscapes. For the 42 km, 25 km, and hike routes, they will earn the thrill of conquering the summit of the La Dôle massif, peaking at 1,677 m, where the stirring sound of Jean-Pierre Falcy's bagpipes will welcome them. In Les Rousses, the band Too Cold To Snow will fire up the finish line starting at 12 p.m.
La Transju’Trails has launched in a vibrant, friendly, and daring spirit, and the adventure continues tomorrow with competitors ready to push their limits on these brand-new trails across the Jura Mountains.
WHAT THEY HAD TO SAY:
Julia, 9 years old, winner of her category: “It was great, not too tough. I wasn’t leading at the start, but one girl dropped back on the climb because it was harder, and then I flew on the downhill!”
Lucas, 10 years old, winner of his category: “So awesome, I was in first place almost the whole time! The others were way behind me. The course was easy—it was my first time doing the race, but I’ll be back for sure!”
Léolie, 7 years old, and Lésélide, 9 years old: “The race is a bit tough, especially when you had to duck to go under stuff. And you just have to go as fast as you can to pass people!”
Registration for La Transju’Trails 2027 is now open!
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