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Charles Dos Santos
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Oct 31, 2024 at 11:12 a.m.
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Barely the registrations for the Nimes (Gard) Urban Trail 2025 have been open since the early hours of Thursday October 31, 2024, which should very quickly be complete. A record for this race which, when it was launched, brought together “only” 2,500 participants.
This time, almost 7500 people had pre-registered online in recent weeks, to have a chance to participate in this festive event combining history and running.
More than 9,000 runners expected
During the 2024 edition, the organizers limited registrations to 9000 participantswhich is double the number of runners present in 2023.
Pre-registrations, open since Tuesday October 29, confirmed the very strong popular enthusiasm. 4500 people confirmed in less than 48 hourstheir participation in the incredible Gard event.
The latter is however only scheduled for Sunday February 16, 2025, i.e. in more than three months.
Even if the maximum number of runners planned for this 10th edition has not been communicated by the organizers, there should be relatively few courageous participants who will be able to obtain a precious bib by registering online in the coming days.
An XXL novelty
Already offered during previous editions, the routes ranging from 9 to 24 kilometers are renewed in 2025.
The organizers announced on Instagram that “a distance marathon unpublished, or 42,195 km which will offer a best of the first 9 editionsembellished with some nugget sites ».
The mystery remains about these famous places planned on the marathon by the route designers.
One thing is certain. Next Sunday, February 16, they will be several thousand to party and run in the streets and in the many stairs of the ancient city. Notice to amateurs.
The different routes proposed for the 10th Nîmes Urban Trail.
Several routes are offered for this tenth edition. All departures are from avenue Feuchères in Nîmes (Gard). Bib prices vary. The first to register pay less than the next ones.
.. 9km pedestrian hike open to all. 300m of elevation gain, departure 11:20 a.m. Prices: 22 to 26€.
.. 9kms, 320m elevation gain, departure 10:45 a.m. Prices: 22 to 26€,
.. 15km, 480m of elevation gain, departure 9:15 a.m. Prices: 25 to 30€,
.. 24 km, 650m of elevation gain, departure 8am. Prices: 31 to 37€.,
.. 42 km, 1110m of elevation gain, departure 7:30 a.m. Prices: 45 to 54€
10th edition of the Nîmes Urban Trail. Sunday February 16, 2025 from 7:30 a.m., throughout the city center of Nîmes (Gard). Registrations are done online. No bib will be issued on race day. More information can be found here and on Instagram.
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