About This Race
The 139K represents the ultimate pilgrimage challenge at Trail du Saint-Jacques, demanding exceptional endurance and mental fortitude as runners traverse the full spiritual journey across varied terrain with significant elevation changes. This distance requires experienced ultra-runners who can maintain steady pacing through extended night running sections while managing the cumulative fatigue that comes with covering such substantial ground on the historic Camino routes. The 139K tests not only physical preparation but also the deeper contemplative aspects of the pilgrimage experience, as runners have ample time to connect with the profound history beneath their feet during this multi-hour journey.
Notable Features
This UTMB World Series event uniquely combines trail running with the spiritual and cultural heritage of the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route. The race follows historic paths through preserved French countryside, offering runners a contemplative journey that honors the traditions of centuries of pilgrims while delivering modern trail running challenges across multiple distance options.