Le Trail du parc Balsan

Le Trail du parc Balsan is an annual trail running event centred on Parc Balsan in Châteauroux. The event offers an 18 km principal trail with solo and relay formats (duo or teams of four), shorter discovery routes and a children’s Halloween-themed run, and it features live GPS tracking for participants. Organisers promote a friendly, costume-oriented atmosphere with post-race hospitality and prizes that emphasise community and fun rather than elite competition.

Race-day practicalities listed on the event pages include bib pickup from 13:00 at the Salle du moulin de la Valla and the main adult races starting at 15:00, while the children’s “Trail des petits sorciers” is scheduled earlier in the afternoon. Timing and results are managed by an external timer, and registration is handled via the local registration portal noted by the organiser. Participants are asked to present a valid licence or a medical certificate (PPS) less than three months old as per the event requirements.