SaintéLyon takes place on Sat, Nov 28, 2026 in Saint-Étienne, France. The main route is 80 km.
- Date
- Sat, Nov 28, 2026
- Start
- Saint-Étienne 🇫🇷
- Distance
- 80 km
- Climbing
- 2,000 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 8-week plan to SaintéLyon
The Build phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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A historic night trail running race between Saint-Étienne and Lyon via the peaks of the Monts du Lyonnais.
What this race demands
This 80 km night trail running race between Saint-Étienne and Lyon requires athletes to sustain forward progress over ultra-distance terrain during late autumn conditions.
Ultra Distance
Covering 80 km requires significant aerobic endurance, structural durability, and continuous pacing management to prevent early breakdown.
Night Running
Running through the night in late November demands strong sleep-management strategies, focus under fatigue, and adaptation to cold, dark conditions.
Given the extended duration of an 80 km trail run, athletes should target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy availability.
Your road to race day
Race day at SaintéLyon is 8 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build2 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Nov 22, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is SaintéLyon?
SaintéLyon takes place on Sat, Nov 28, 2026 in Saint-Étienne, France.
How long is SaintéLyon?
The main route is 80 km.
What does SaintéLyon demand?
This 80 km night trail running race between Saint-Étienne and Lyon requires athletes to sustain forward progress over ultra-distance terrain during late autumn conditions.
How much climbing does SaintéLyon have?
SaintéLyon has 2,000 m of climbing.
Who is SaintéLyon for?
SaintéLyon is open to all participants.
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