Trail du pastel

The Trail du pastel (French: Trail du Pastel) is a multi-distance trail running event held around Balma in the Haute-Garonne near Toulouse, with the 2026 edition scheduled for 14 November 2026. The event gathers a wide range of runners with distances from short children's courses to a full marathon, plus duo and nocturnal formats that add variety for recreational and competitive participants. Races start and finish at the Complexe sportif de Balma and the programme typically includes day and night races across forested and pastoral trails in the Balma area.

This edition offers dedicated children’s races, nordic walking and multiple trail distances including duo and nocturne options, making it suitable for families and club teams as well as experienced trail runners. The event is organised by CA BALMA and the official organiser site is listed as traildupastel.com; official entries and full participant information are published by the organiser and on the event listing pages. Expect natural trail scenery, varied terrain and an inclusive programme that highlights both short community races and longer endurance challenges.