Transju’Trails 2024 is underway

3,000 participants expected for the 17th edition of La Transju’Trails

The 17th edition of La Transju’Trails officially kicked off today in Morez (Jura) with the opening of the Trail Expo, followed by the first events: the 5km and the Marmots' Transju’Trails.

Young athletes in the spotlight

In Morez, under cool, overcast skies, the trail expo opened its doors on the town hall square. The first contenders to charge ahead were those in the 5 km with a start at 2:00 PM; and it was the youth who put on a thrilling show! Right behind winner Mohamed-Anouar Yahyaoui at 22'30, six U16 runners crossed the line with times between 23'12 and 23'45.

The first woman, Florence Bulit, claimed victory in 24'49.
At 4:00 PM, 250 youngsters aged 7 to 13 tackled an obstacle-packed Jungle Run! Slaloms, hay bale climbs, tire hops, and more. The
race is organized in partnership with the "Petites z'étincelles" association, which raises awareness about childhood and adolescent cancer, promotes life donations (blood, plasma, bone marrow), and raises funds to support pediatric oncology research for both prevention and new treatments.

Join us tomorrow at 5:30 AM for the start of the 82km Trail in Les Rousses, followed by the 62, 42, 25, 15, and 10km trails, as well as the 15km Hike.

Photo Credit: Benjamin Becker