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Runners' Lab Trailrunseries
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Come to le Markstein and enjoy your stay with the whole family! There are a lot of activities to do but don't forget to register for the 3th edition of The Marathon du Grand Ballon!
Course and time limits
Don't forget to wear the right shoes, you'll need a minimum of grip!
For the exact location of the aid stations, elevation profiles and courses we refer to our event on Trace de Trail.
Practical information
Address - How To Get There - Parking
Start at hotel Wolf (Route des Crêtes, Le Markstein.)
Finish at La Vue des Alpes, Grand Ballon.
There is a large parking lot close to the start.
Don't park your car next to the finish please, this place needs to stay free
for the start of the races.
There is a shuttle from the finish to the start.
Don't forget to book the shuttle.
Last departure of the shuttle from the Grand Ballon to the Markstein
is at 21h00.
Program
Friday 22.07.2022
18.00 – 20.00: Race office is open + pick up bib number all distances.
Saturday 23.07.2022
04.30 – 05.00: Race office is open + pick up bib number all distances.
05.00 : Start Marathon du Grand Ballon 80km
06.30 – 10.00: Race office is open + pick up bib number all distances.
08.00 : Start Marathon du Grand Ballon 42km
09.00 : Start Marathon du Grand Ballon 26km
10.00 : Start Marathon du Grand Ballon 16km
21.00 : End
Pick up bib number and T-shirt
Bib numbers are not sent in advance and can only be collected from the race secretary on the day of the race. You will receive your bib number by email a few days before the event and you can also view it on the list of participants that comes online at the same time as the mailing.
You will receive all extras you ordered (such as a T-shirt or eco-cup) together with your bib number. It is possible to pick up the numbers of your family and/or friends. You must report all last minute changes in distance to the secretariat.
Change name, distance and / or cancel
Changing your distance, buying a T-shirt, adapting your data and even canceling it can ONLY be done through your SQM Time account. So you do this all by yourself!
After you have logged in, search for the relevant order and change the details. If your new data results in a lower cost price, your account will be credited and you can use that amount for another registration. If your new information leads to a higher registration price, you still have to pay that amount to complete the change.
If you wish to cancel, your account will be credited in accordance with our cancellation conditions. You can then spend this amount on another registration later.
Attention: Please check the conditions of the organizer to find out until when you can cancel and how much your account will be credited !
Showers - Dressing rooms - Bags drop-off
There are no changing rooms and no showers.
You can hand in your sports bag at the 'storage of sports bags' stand.
Make sure you bring a well-closing bag because loose pieces or open bags are not accepted.
Your bag will receive a number, which will also be noted on your chest number. You will not get your bag back without a bib number!
Insurance physical accidents
By default you are NOT insured through the organization for physical injuries during the race. You can choose to take an insurance through the organizer when you register. This is an additional paying option.
Photoservice
A selection of photos can be found a few days after the event on our Facebook page. This can be viewed by anyone, including those who do NOT have a Facebook account.
During the event, the Sportograf team will be present to take the most beautiful photos of you in action. You can find your personal photos via the link below or by clicking on the icon behind your name in the results list.
Organisation
Where to stay?
Looking for a nice place to stay?
1. Hotel Wolf, Le Markstein.
At 50m of the start.
For booking, contact them by
- e-mail: hotelwolf@aol.com
- telephone: +33 3 89 82 64 3
2. Auberge du Steinlebach
1km from the start and this place is one of the aid stations!
For booking, contact them by
- telephone: +33 3 89 82 61 87
Live GPS tracker - Legends Tracker
With our GPS trackers your exact position can be tracked live during the race. This is not only exciting for the supporters, but is also important for your safety. We know where you are at all times and in case of an emergency, you can use the SOS button to initiate a rescue operation. The GPS trackers weigh 65gram and record your position every 15 seconds to 10 minutes (depending on the event). On the day of the race a link will appear on our website where you can follow the tracking.
How does it work?
- Usually the organization will have already turned the trackers on. If you have to turn your tracker on for some reason, press the button on top of the tracker for 2-3 seconds (not the big SOS button on the front) when the light starts to blink you can release the button. The tracker is active when a green light blinks slowly.
- Put your tracker in a plastic bag (provided by the organization) and stick it with tape (provided by the organization) on the outside of your trail backpack, best on your shoulder. Do not put the tracker in your backpack or under your clothes.
- After the event, don't forget to return your tracker.
- Use the SOS button (button on the front of the tracker) only in case of emergency. Always try to contact us by phone via the emergency number on your bib number before using the SOS button. Use SOS button = evacuation = end of race.
Powered by Legends Tracking.
Race information
Start
There is a mass start under the starting arch for each distance. Your time starts to run when you cross the starting line.
To prevent congestion on the course, you will start in small batches via a narrow starting lane ("rolling start").
Your time starts running as soon as you cross the starting line.
However, the rankings will be based on the actual finish time and NOT on the net times.
If you decide on the day to run a different distance, you must inform the secretariat beforehand.
Cut-off times
All aid stations have official opening hours / opening times
Consult the tab Course --> Time Limit Per Aid Station
Podium / Prize allocation
The prizes will be awarded during an award ceremony near the finish area.
The exact hour will be decided on the day itself and communicated by the speaker or the race director. The ceremonies are held approximately 15 minutes after the arrival of the 3rd finisher.
There are no age group podia, only overall for men and women.
Aid stations / No plastic cups / Personal drop bag
AID STATIONS
There are multiple aid stations during the race. The exact locations are indicated on the course map (see the "course" tab). The supplies have standard water, salty snacks, cake, candy, ...
Attention! There are no plastic cups at the aid stations, so you have to bring your own drinking cup or bottle.
PERSONAL DROP BAG (Participants of the 80km)
There will be a personal drop bag. You can get your bag at the race office.
Please depose your bag before the start in "La Bulle" next to the start.
Your bag will be ready at km63 during the race. The organization will bring your bag to the finish.
Attention: you'll need to show your bibnumber to get your bag back.
No bibnumber = no personal dropbag.
NO PLASTIC CUPS!
Because we respect the environment we do not provide disposable plastic cups. So you have to bring a drinking cup or bottle yourself. This applies to the aid stations along the way as well as at the finish. We have handy eco-cups, which are reusable drinking cups that you can fold, to be purchased with your online registration and/or to be purchased at the race office for 3 euros.
Media
Marathon (Trail) du Grand Ballon 2021
To view the photos in a larger format, we refer to the album on Facebook (also available for those who do not have a Facebook account) and / or the Sportograf event page. You can also view / purchase your personal photos on the event page of Sportograf.
Marathon (Trail) du Grand Ballon 2019
To view the photos in a larger format, we refer to the album on Facebook (also available for those who do not have a Facebook account) and / or the Sportograf event page. You can also view / purchase your personal photos on the event page of Sportograf.
Results Marathon du Grand Ballon
2021
2020
The 2020 edition has been cancelled due to Covid-19.
2019
Marathon (Trail) Du Grand Ballon F.A.Q. 's
Are dogs and/or poles allowed?
Dogs are not allowed.
Poles are allowed.
Is a (PETZL) head lamp mandatory?
If you're participating at a nighttrail or a semi-nighttrail, the head torche is mandatory.
Due to circumstances I cannot participate. What should I do?
Changing your distance, buying a T-shirt, adapting your data and even canceling it can ONLY be done through your SQM Time account. So you do this all by yourself!
After you have logged in, search for the relevant order and change the details. If your new data results in a lower cost price, your account will be credited and you can use that amount for another registration. If your new information leads to a higher registration price, you still have to pay that amount to complete the change.
If you wish to cancel, your account will be credited in accordance with our cancellation conditions. You can then spend this amount on another registration later.
Attention: Please check the conditions of the organizer to find out until when you can cancel and how much your account will be credited !