Ekiden – Villeneuve-d’Ascq (59)
Before travelling, check times and conditions with the organiser.
About this edition
The 7th edition of the Ekiden France Environnement in Villeneuve-d’Ascq will take place on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the Stadium Lille Métropole. The marathon relay start is scheduled for 10:00 a.m.
The race is contested by teams of six athletes over a total distance of 42.195 km, divided into six successive relay legs: 5 km, 10 km, 5 km, 10 km, 5 km and 7.195 km. The course uses a 5 km loop, with a specific final 2.195 km section for the last runner. The terrain is described as flat and predominantly paved.
A children’s event called Ekikids is also announced before the relay start. It is free, non-competitive and untimed, and takes place for 8 minutes on the Stadium track after a warm-up scheduled for 8:45 a.m.
Information sourceOrganisation, contact and directions
Métropole Trail Nature de Villeneuve d’Ascq (MTNV) et Villeneuve d’Ascq Fretin Athlétisme (VAFA)
Start address
Stadium Lille Métropole, Avenue de la Châtellenie, 59650 Villeneuve-d’Ascq — Villeneuve-d’Ascq
Didier Cauchy
Formats & horaires
Le parcours en bref
Localisation
This map shows the town. Use the address published by the organiser to reach the start.