Valençay Château Trail — 2026 Edition

The Trail du Château de Valençay — Édition 2026 (French: Trail du Château de Valençay) is an annual trail running event organised by Association Les Mollets de Gâtine in Valençay, Indre, Centre‑Val de Loire, France. The event is staged in and around the Parc du Château de Valençay and showcases scenic château grounds and rural trails. It combines competitive trail routes with family‑friendly activities and local hospitality, appealing to both seasoned trail runners and newcomers. Race day typically takes place in mid‑October and features staggered starts across multiple distances.

The programme for 2026 includes two principal adult races — La Talleyrand (20 km) and La Duchesse de Dino (7 km) — plus a canicross and children's races, with the main starts around 09:15–09:45 and youth events later in the morning. Organisers provide on‑course refreshments, a finish‑line village with food and parking, and timing services; results and post‑race information are published via the organiser's Facebook page. Entries are handled through local registration platforms (for example courir36.fr) with on‑site registration sometimes available, and prizes are awarded to top finishers. The event emphasises heritage, local scenery and inclusive participation across ages and abilities.