MaXi-Race du Lac d'Annecy
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About the race
The adidas MaXi-Race is a multi-day trail event around Lake Annecy that combines competitive "Race" formats and non-competitive "eXpérience" formats. The next listed edition is scheduled for 28 to 30 May 2027. The event presents a MaXi-Village with exhibitors, an adidas TERREX stand offering shoe testing and on-stand activities, community runs, athlete interviews and various animations and fan zones along the course. Bib pickup and race logistics take place during the event weekend; the published programme for the following edition is updated progressively and the example programme shown is indicative of a previous year.
The event differentiates two approaches: Race formats with a competitive spirit and, for some races, a minimum level requirement; and eXpérience formats without podiums where all finishers receive the same finishers' item.
Race distances and elevations include:
- Tour du Lac solo: 100 to 103 km, 5300 to 5500 m D+ (recommended 40 Betrail points)
- Demi Tour du Lac: 55 to 58 km, 3200 to 3500 m D+ (minimum 40 Betrail points)
- Quart de Tour du Lac: 19 to 20 km, 410 m D+ 1450 m D- (recommended 33 Betrail points)
- Ado-Race: distance and elevation according to age
eXpérience distances and elevations include:
- Tour du Lac in 2 days: 104 to 108 km, 6100 to 6400 m D+ (recommended 42 Betrail points)
- Relais solidaires (2 or 3 people): 100 to 103 km, 5300 to 5500 m D+ (recommended 40 Betrail points)
- Marathon eXpérience: 38 to 42 km, 1600 to 1800 m D+ (recommended 30 Betrail points)
- Mini-Race: distance according to age
The event also emphasises solidarity, inclusivity and eco-responsibility and is organised with the support of many local associations and a large volunteer team. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
