Trail of the Courses of the Poppy Country — 2026 Edition

The Trail des Courses du pays du coquelicot — Edition 2026 is a charity-focused running event held in Albert (Somme) in Hauts-de-France that pays tribute to the memory of the First World War. The event name in French, "Trail des Courses du pays du coquelicot", is used by the organisers and the races form part of a local commemorative and charitable initiative. The day is presented as family-friendly, combining competitive races with leisure and youth activities and emphasizing remembrance alongside sport.

On 6 September 2026 the programme includes a 15.7 km Trail XXS, a half marathon (21.1 km), a 10 km and a certified 5 km road race, plus a 10 km leisure walk and short youth races. Start times for the main races are listed on the official site and results are published there after the event. The event highlights a range of distances for different abilities and encourages community participation in support of its charitable aims.