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Gesnes-le-Gandelin, Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France
Eki'Gesnes is a multi-distance running festival held in Gesnes-le-Gandelin, in the Sarthe département of Pays de la Loire, France. The event centres on an Ekiden (marathon relay) format alongside a 25 km trail and several 10 km options, plus youth races, providing choices for teams and individual runners alike. The listing highlights one-loop courses and a mixed surface profile (paths and roads), set against the scenic countryside typical of the Sarthe region. Participants are invited to experience both trail and road running formats within a compact, community-focused event.
The event traditionally takes place in mid-July and the 2026 edition is shown across multiple event listings as 14 July 2026; organisers confirm relay and trail formats and show start-time schedules on public listings. Eki'Gesnes emphasises team relay racing (Ekiden) with team sizes of four, three or two runners while also offering a standalone 25 km trail and walking or Nordic-walking options over 10 km. The programme also includes short children's races, making the event suitable for family participation and varied fitness levels. Attendees should check the organiser or official event pages for final practical details such as exact start locations, registration inclusions and any updated schedules prior to travel.
