JUNE 18-28, 2026
THE SUMMIT OF ULTRA-CYCLING
In 2026, enter the legend of the RACE ACROSS FRANCE: DESTINATION MANDELIEU.
LIVING THE RACE ACROSS FRANCE: DESTINATION MANDELIEU
ENTER THE LEGEND
The Race Across France, our emblem, our jewel. More than just a race, it's an ultracycling legend that everyone dreams of tackling. Discover or rediscover the film of the 2025 edition and let yourself be carried away by this extraordinary adventure.
At the pinnacle of ultra-distance, the Race Across France is the most coveted challenge.
From mythical roads to wild landscapes, it embodies adventure in its purest form.
Whatever distance you choose - 200, 300, 500, 1000 or 2500 km - it's the crossing that counts, the encounter between your limits and the immensity of a territory.
On the Race Across France, every kilometer is an ascent towards yourself.
Bases de vie mark out your route: places of comfort, exchange and rebirth, where you find your loved ones, your support bag and, sometimes, the strength to set off again.
Here, overcoming becomes a universal language.
Here, stories are born that leave a lasting impression.
CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE
RAF 2500KM
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Departure
Daniel Ugarte Multipurpose Hall, 1 Rue Pellot, 64700 Hendaye
Arrival
Exhibition and Convention Center, 806 Av. de Cannes, 06210 Mandelieu-la-Napoule
Base(s) de vie
Créon, Orléans, Albertville, Bollène
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June 18, 2026
2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: race bib pickup race bib verification of mandatory equipment
From 4pm: pre-departure meal
6:00 p.m.: briefing in French
6:30 p.m.: briefing in English
From 8pm: first departures
June 28, 2026
10 a.m.: awards ceremony
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Access conditions for the 2500K distance
To register for the 2500 km, you must meet at least one of the following conditions:
Finisher of a Race Across 500 KM in the last 12 months
Finisher of a Race Across 1000 KM within the last 36 months
Finisher of a Race Across 2500 KM (any edition)
Proof of equivalent long-distance experience:
participation or finisher in a road / gravel / mountain bike / virtual event, a BRM, or a self-organized adventure of at least 500 KM in 48 hours.
Accepted evidence
You can provide :
an official result,
a completed GPS route,
a Finisher's Diploma,
or any other evidence of your experience.
How do you send your supporting documents?
Directly :
in the registration form, or
after the fact, via your Miles Republic space.
RAF 1000KM
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race bib pickup
Herbert Winter Gymnasium - Av. Joseph Fontanet, 73200 Albertville
Departure
Olympic Mast - Albertville 1992 Henry Dujol Olympic Park, 73200 Albertville
Arrival
Exhibition and Convention Center, 806 Av. de Cannes, 06210 Mandelieu-la-Napoule
Base(s) de vie
Bollène, Mandelieu-la-Napoule
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June 24, 2026
2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: race bib pickup race bib verification of mandatory equipment
From 4pm: pre-departure meal
6:00 p.m.: briefing in French
6:30 p.m.: briefing in English
From 8pm: first departures
June 28, 2026
10 a.m.: awards ceremony
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Access conditions for 1000K distance
To register for the 1000 km, you must meet at least one of the following conditions:
Finisher of a Race Across 300 KM in the last 12 months
Finisher of a Race Across 500 KM within the last 24 months
Finisher of a Race Across 1000 KM within the last 36 months
Finisher of a Race Across 2500 KM (any edition)
Proof of equivalent long-distance experience:
participation or finisher in a road / gravel / mountain bike / virtual event, a BRM, or a self-organized adventure of at least 300 KM in 24 hours.
Accepted evidence
You can provide :
an official result,
a completed GPS route,
a Finisher's Diploma,
or any other evidence of your experience.
How do you send your supporting documents?
Directly :
in the registration form, or
after the fact, via your Miles Republic space.
RAF 500KM
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Departure
Olympic Mast - Albertville 1992 Henry Dujol Olympic Park, 73200 Albertville
Arrival
Exhibition and Convention Center, 806 Av. de Cannes, 06210 Mandelieu-la-Napoule
Basecamp
Barcelonnette
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June 25, 2026
3:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.: race bib pickup race bib check of required equipment
6:00 p.m.: briefing in French
6:30 p.m.: briefing in English
June 26, 2026
Starting at 3:00 a.m.: coffee
From 4 a.m.: first departures
June 28, 2026
10 a.m.: awards ceremony
RAF 300KM
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Departure
Sports hall / La Cigalière, 180 Chem. de la Malleposte, 84500 Bollène
Arrival
Exhibition and Convention Center, 806 Av. de Cannes, 06210 Mandelieu-la-Napoule
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June 26, 2026
3:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.: race bib pickup race bib check of required equipment
6:00 p.m.: briefing in French
June 27, 2026
Starting at 3:00 a.m.: coffee
From 4 a.m.: first departures
June 28, 2026
10 a.m.: awards ceremony
RAF 200KM BY NIGHT
Go’Lum EXPERIENCE
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Departure
Exhibition and Convention Center, 806 Av. de Cannes, 06210 Mandelieu-la-Napoule
Arrival
Exhibition and Convention Center, 806 Av. de Cannes, 06210 Mandelieu-la-Napoule
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June 27, 2026
2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: race bib pickup race bib verification of mandatory equipment
6:00 p.m.: briefing in French
6:30 p.m.: briefing in English
From 8pm: first departures
June 28, 2026
10 a.m.: awards ceremony
HOW DO I GET THERE?
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BY TRAIN:
Hendaye Station — served by TGV, Intercités, and TER SNCF trains on the Bordeaux ↔ Irun line. WikipediaBY ROAD:
Accessible via the A63 motorway (Bordeaux ↔ Spain) or the RN10. From Paris, ~8-9 hours by car (~650-700 km west of Paris). Rome2RioBY PLANE:
Nearest airports: Biarritz-Pays Basque (≈30 min by car), then shuttle buses/trains available to Hendaye. -
BY TRAIN:
Orléans Station — numerous TER and Intercités trains from Paris (≈1 hr 15 min) or other major cities via connections. Orléans Métropole TourismBY ROAD:
Via the A10 highway from Paris (≈1 hr 30 min). FranceBY PLANE:
Loiret-Orléans–Saint-Denis-de-l’Hôtel Airport (small local airport) or via Paris (Orly/CDG) then train to Orléans. -
BY TRAIN:
Albertville Station (served by TER Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes trains, notably from Chambéry/Lyon). WikipediaBY ROAD:
Accessible via the A43 to Albertville (from Lyon/Chambéry) or departmental roads from Grenoble/Savoie.BY PLANE:
Chambéry-Savoie Airport (~1 hour drive), Lyon-Saint-Exupéry (~2 hours) or Geneva (~2 hours). -
Note: Bollène is not a large city with a major airport or high-speed rail service, but it is well connected to the regional network.
BY TRAIN:
Bollène-Pierrelatte station – TER line (Avignon/Valence routes). Connections from major cities via TGV and SNCF connections.BY ROAD:
Close to the A7 motorway (north-south axis of France). Very easy to reach by car from Lyon, Marseille, and Avignon.BY PLANE:
Nearby airports: Avignon-Provence or Marseille-Marignane, then train/rental car to Bollène. -
BY TRAIN:
Mandelieu-la-Napoule Station — TER Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur on the Marseille-Ventimiglia line (connections to Cannes, Nice, etc.). WikipediaBY ROAD:
A8 motorway – Mandelieu-la-Napoule/Cannes-Mandelieu exit, easily accessible from Nice, Marseille, and Aix-en-Provence.BY PLANE:
Nice-Côte d’Azur Airport (≈25 km) — shuttle buses or taxis to Mandelieu
CARPOOLING OFFER WITH STADIUMGO
Thanks to our partnership with StadiumGO, you can easily find or offer a ride to and from the event for participants, chaperones, and spectators.
How does it work?
1.Choose your role: driver or passenger, then select your event.
2. Post or find a ride: enter your details (pickup location, times, number of seats, bikes, cost) or filter existing rides.
3. Book and coordinate: accept the offer or contact the driver to finalize the details.
Get a 10% promo code to use at the official Race Across France event store, plus an exclusive gift 🎁
WHAT'S MY TIME LIMIT?
To become a finisher, you must complete your challenge within the allotted time. This time frame is designed to provide you with a clear framework for reaching your goal in the best possible conditions. Click below to see the details!
| distance | phase | solo | duo | team |
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WAITING LIST (24h priority) STANDARD (up to 3 months before the event) LAST CHANCE (from 3 months before the event) |
109€ 119€ 129€ |
99€ 109€ 119€ |
99€ 109€ 119€ |
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WAITING LIST (24h priority) STANDARD (up to 3 months before the event) LAST CHANCE (from 3 months before the event) |
169€ 189€ 209€ |
159€ 169€ 189€ |
149€ 159€ 179€ |
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WAITING LIST
(24h priority) STANDARD (up to 3 months before the event) LAST CHANCE (From 3 months before the event) |
209€ 229€ 259€ |
189€ 199€ 239€ |
179€ 189€ 229€ |
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WAITING LIST
(24h priority) STANDARD (up to 3 months before the event) LAST CHANCE (from 3 months before the event) |
289€ 309€ 359€ |
259€ 279€ 319€ |
249€ 259€ 309€ |
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WAITING LIST
(24h priority) STANDARD (up to 3 months before the event) LAST CHANCE (From 3 months before the event) |
409€ 429€ 509€ |
369€ 389€ 459€ |
349€ 369€ 439€ |
RATES 2026
Taxes included, excluding platform fees
Why register for the Race Across France?
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![The Race Across France: a legendary adventure]()
Be part of a legendary adventure
The Race Across France is more than just a race, it's a rite of passage that every ultra enthusiast dreams of achieving one day.
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![The Race Across France, the ultimate event.]()
Experience ultracycling's premier event in France
A unique crossing of the country, starting from key towns, from the Alps to the Mediterranean, on mythical routes steeped in history and cycling legends.
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![Mont Ventoux on the race across series]()
The return of the giant of Provence.
A mythical symbol of world cycling, Mont Ventoux will once again be on the program of the Race Across France. With its fearsome slopes, lunar landscapes and legendary history, the "Giant of Provence" epitomizes the spirit of ultra-distance racing: endurance, surpassing one's limits and raw emotion.
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Surpass yourself in a safe and humane environment
A semi-autonomous format, with basecamps, 24-hour monitoring by the PGO (Security center) and a close-knit community so that you're never totally alone in the face of the challenge.
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A well-oiled organization.
10 years of experience in customer experience, your challenge, your memories. The Race Across Séries is the organization that puts the most effort into your comfort.
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Semi-Autonomy: assistance on Basecamp.
Semi-autonomy means striking the right balance between adventure and total freedom on the road, with each cyclist managing his or her own effort and supplies, and the benevolent assistance of base camps offering rest, security and support as you set off on the next stage of the challenge.
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More than a community, a family.
Beyond the individual challenge, ultra racing brings together a unique community: people who are passionate about adventure and surpassing themselves, united by mutual support, respect and a passion for cycling. Whether on the road or in the base camps, everyone shares more than just a race: it's a human experience where solidarity and collective spirit count as much as performance.
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Mandelieu, land of ultra-distance
Since the first edition, Mandelieu-La Napoule has been a key partner of the Race Across France. Today, as the finishing town for all distances, it embodies the culmination of an extraordinary challenge. Each racer has a unique experience, with emotion, pride and celebration, on a finish line that captures all the intensity of the adventure.
Discover
WHAT'S INCLUDED.
We are the most professional organization offering the most services to support you before, during and after your challenge.
24-hour health/rescue assistance to keep an eye on you and accompany you during the race.
Equipped with a GPS, you, us, your family can follow you 24 hours a day. GPX tracks are given to you a few weeks before the event.
Refreshments for all during your adventure, and optional meals before the start and at the finish line.
Cots, cleaning station for your bike, recharging station, luggage management... departure photo.
Depending on your distance, the route allows you to return to the Basecamp with confidence, where your belongings and family await you. Assistance authorized only on these bases.
In addition to a T-shirt, each finisher receives the famous "bout de bois", a personal trophy awarded at the finish line.
BUT ALSO, IN DETAIL...
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📦 Participant envelope handed out at race bib pickup, containing:
Frame plate
Rider identification bracelet
Goodies and exclusive partner offers
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🟥 Red carpet at the finish line
📸 Off icial Finisher photo
🪵 Emblematic "Bout de bois" trophy
👕 F inisher T-shirt
💫 Memories for life
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🏕️ Full access to life bases, including :
🍽️ Catering area: solid meals (hot/cold) & beverages (hot/cold)
🚿 S anitary area: toilets and showers
😴 Rest area: cots with blankets
🩺 Medical area: first-aid kit and access to a doctor
📺 S pace with giant screen to wait or get inspired with videos
🔌 Recharging space for your electronic equipment
🏕️ Organization of base camps for participants, volunteers and staff
🚚 Transport of bags, suitcases and equipment from departure to arrival
🍽️ Catering at departure and arrival bases
🛏️ Dedicated areas: meals, rest, care, sanitary facilities on each Basecamp and on arrival
🥤 S upply management: distribution of solid and liquid food throughout the event
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✅ O bligatory bike and equipment check before departure, carried out by our teams
📣 Race briefing on race day
🛰️ Operational Management Post (OMP) available 24 hours a day throughout the event
👮♂️ Collaboration with law enforcement and emergency services to ensure safety
🤝 Coordination with authorities (prefectures, départements) for official declarations
🚑 Partnership with regional emergency services for health plans
🆘 Emergency response plan for rapid response to medical incidents
🏥 Access to a doctor available 24 hours a day throughout the event
🚨 Coordination with emergency medical services for rapid response
🙋♀️ Supervision of the volunteer team, present at starts, finishes, rest areas and PGOs.
🛰️ On-site and remote presence to cover the entire route
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🗣️ Multilingual briefing for all participants
🎤 Speaker present at departures and arrivals
📱 Rider application with digital guide and all essential info
🙌 S upport team present at the event
📸 Media coverage & photo gallery available after the event
🧘 Relaxation area on the finish site
🍽️ Meals and drinks via vouchers valid before, during and after the event
🛰️ Real-time tracking via live platform to follow your progress during the race.
🚌 S huttle buses to pick you up at the station and/or return you to the departure site
🥇 Podium endowment: trophies, medals and partner endowments to highlight the winners
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🔍 Route reconnaissance prior to the event
Route selected for a unique adventure, to discover landscapes, and set off on a voyage of discovery.
🗺️ Sharing the route a few weeks before the race:
.gpx format
Available on therunner application
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🚐 S huttle bus to/from nearest station
🚿 Bike wash station available to participants
🍔 Snacking in the village: a range of snacks and drinks
🛍️ Official on-site store
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🤝 Exchanges, sharing, meetings, more than a community, a RACE ACROSS family with over 8000 former finishers
A typical Race Across experience
Find out what a typical day at the Race Across is like, from race bib collection to the final podium.
🏁 Arrival & welcome
Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the Race Across Series, get your bearings in the village and meet our teams and partners. Drop off your bike at the bike park
🎟️ Withdrawal of race bib
Each runner gets his race bib envelope and welcome pack.
🚲 Bike preparation & control
Bicycle equipment and equipment check mandatory before departure.
🍝 Pasta Party and or Aperitif & briefing
A convivial meal (often pasta ;)) followed by the official briefing to remind you of the rules, safety and the route.
📸 Start photo
The traditional, individual photo just before departure, in the airlock before the start of the adventure.
🛰️ GPS distribution
GPS trackers are handed out in the start gate.
⏱️ Individual start
Each rider takes off individually every 30 seconds for a solo, duo or team of 4 adventure.
🚴 The race
The heart of the experience: riding, managing your effort, exploring exceptional landscapes.
🗺️ Le PGO
Our operational management station keeps an eye on you and remains at your disposal in the event of a problem.
🛑 Living bases & supplies
Key points for resting, eating and leaving energized. A sleeping area is also available.
🎉 Finish & photo finish
The emotion of the line crossing, immortalized by a photo finish.
🍽️ Burger / BBQ party
A moment of celebration over a shared meal, followed by the official podiums.
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