Transju’Trails 2026: A thrilling first day under the Jura sunshine

The 19th edition of the Transju’Trails kicked off this weekend in pure style on Saturday, June 6. In picture-perfect conditions, thousands of runners conquered the trails of the Jura Mountains across the day's epic challenges: the Ultra 110 km, the 82 km (solo and relay), the 65 km, and the 42 km.

The major new feature of this edition, the Ultra 110 km, delivered on every single promise. At the end of a demanding course bridging Champagnole and Les Rousses, Ludovic Bourgeois and Caroline Sebert emerged as the first-ever winners of this mythical distance. It was an extraordinary adventure that took runners through the wild and breathtaking diversity of Jura's landscapes.

Across the other race formats, Aurélien Patoz and Lucie Guignet triumphed on the 82 km, while the Jouxy squad seized victory in the 82 km relay. Team Transju’ Intersport blazed a trail on the 65 km with double victories from Donovan Faivre and Mathilde Duchaussoy. Finally, the 42 km, rallying nearly 1,500 spirited racers, was won by Baptiste Coatantiec and Veronika Kalinina.

Beyond the incredible athletic feats, this opening day was all about beaming smiles, pushing limits, and the sheer emotion shared by thousands of trail runners soaking up this legendary playground—charging through deep forests, scaling ridgelines, and gazing out at sweeping views of the Alps and Mont Blanc.

The adventure continues this Sunday with the 25 km, 15 km (trail and hike), 10 km, and 5 km formats, setting the stage for another unforgettable day fueled by passion, sport, and camaraderie.