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Défi des Pestiférés

Raon-l'Étape, France • 27 Sep 2025

The Défi des Pestiférés is a unique trail running event established in 2019, set in the picturesque Vosges forests near Raon l'Étape, France. Inspired by the Backyard Ultra format, participants tackle a loop of approximately 6.5 km, with a one-hour time limit for each lap. Runners can choose between three challenges: the Pestif’, the Pestif’Hard, and the Pestif’Mix, each varying in distance and elevation. The event encourages personal goals, whether completing a single lap or attempting to finish multiple laps. With a focus on community and nature, it offers a supportive environment for both beginners and experienced runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

France Vosges Grand Est Raon-l'Étape

Race information

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6 km
260 m+
Pestif’
6 km
260 m+
Pestif’ Mix
6 km
320 m+
Pestif’hard
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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