Detailed official 2026 dossier and a reference out-and-back track published by RAVIT. Operational data comes from pages, rules and FAQ reviewed on 8 October 2026.
The Lyon SaintéLyon 2026 page brings together published data for this running route.
The route is listed from Halle Tony Garnier, Lyon, France to Halle Tony Garnier, Lyon, France, with 164 km and an unpublished ascent on the page.
Listed organiser: Asics SaintéLyon.
Start / area
Halle Tony Garnier, Lyon, France
Finish
Halle Tony Garnier, Lyon, France
Edition
2026
Distance
164 km
GPX track and calculated values
Calculated values for this track: 159.8 km of distance calculated from the GPX track · 5,116 m ascent calculated with ign_rge_alti_wld.
Distance follows the GPX geometry; ascent uses elevations derived from ign_rge_alti_wld. These calculations remain separate from the organiser's figures.
Source-page value: 164 km; distance calculated from the GPX: 159.8 km.
Documented checkpoints and aid stations
Aid stations or life bases: 9 · listed water points: 9 · checkpoints: 0.
Soucieu-en-Jarrest (outbound) · km 19 — Indicative 2026 distances published on race pages; intermediate coordinates, elevations and cumulative ascent/descent are unpublished. Historic 2025 GPX files are not used to geolocate 2026 stations. Non-eliminating outward cutoff: transport to Saint-Étienne, then participation in the classic SaintéLyon remains possible under the rules. Outside assistance is prohibited. Accredited elites alone may receive support at Sainte-Catherine and Soucieu-en-Jarrest: one person and one vehicle per athlete in designated areas. No unregistered companion on the course, cycling or skating alongside runners.
Sainte-Catherine (outbound) · km 48 — Indicative 2026 distances published on race pages; intermediate coordinates, elevations and cumulative ascent/descent are unpublished. Historic 2025 GPX files are not used to geolocate 2026 stations. Non-eliminating outward cutoff: transport to Saint-Étienne, then participation in the classic SaintéLyon remains possible under the rules. Outside assistance is prohibited. Accredited elites alone may receive support at Sainte-Catherine and Soucieu-en-Jarrest: one person and one vehicle per athlete in designated areas. No unregistered companion on the course, cycling or skating alongside runners.
Saint-Christo-en-Jarez (outbound) · km 62 — Indicative 2026 distances published on race pages; intermediate coordinates, elevations and cumulative ascent/descent are unpublished. Historic 2025 GPX files are not used to geolocate 2026 stations. Non-eliminating outward cutoff: transport to Saint-Étienne, then participation in the classic SaintéLyon remains possible under the rules.
Saint-Étienne · km 82 — Indicative 2026 distances published on race pages; intermediate coordinates, elevations and cumulative ascent/descent are unpublished. Historic 2025 GPX files are not used to geolocate 2026 stations. Non-eliminating outward cutoff: transport to Saint-Étienne, then participation in the classic SaintéLyon remains possible under the rules.
Saint-Christo-en-Jarez (return) · km 99 — Indicative 2026 distances published on race pages; intermediate coordinates, elevations and cumulative ascent/descent are unpublished. Historic 2025 GPX files are not used to geolocate 2026 stations. Cutoff at the aid-station exit; leave before the deadline. Return-leg cutoffs are eliminating, with shuttle transport back.
Sainte-Catherine (return) · km 114 — Indicative 2026 distances published on race pages; intermediate coordinates, elevations and cumulative ascent/descent are unpublished. Historic 2025 GPX files are not used to geolocate 2026 stations. Cutoff at the aid-station exit; leave before the deadline. Return-leg cutoffs are eliminating, with shuttle transport back. Outside assistance is prohibited. Accredited elites alone may receive support at Sainte-Catherine and Soucieu-en-Jarrest: one person and one vehicle per athlete in designated areas. No unregistered companion on the course, cycling or skating alongside runners.
Le Camp-Saint-Genou (return) · km 130 — Indicative 2026 distances published on race pages; intermediate coordinates, elevations and cumulative ascent/descent are unpublished. Historic 2025 GPX files are not used to geolocate 2026 stations. Cutoff at the aid-station exit; leave before the deadline. Return-leg cutoffs are eliminating, with shuttle transport back.
Soucieu-en-Jarrest (return) · km 142 — Indicative 2026 distances published on race pages; intermediate coordinates, elevations and cumulative ascent/descent are unpublished. Historic 2025 GPX files are not used to geolocate 2026 stations. Cutoff at the aid-station exit; leave before the deadline. Return-leg cutoffs are eliminating, with shuttle transport back. Outside assistance is prohibited. Accredited elites alone may receive support at Sainte-Catherine and Soucieu-en-Jarrest: one person and one vehicle per athlete in designated areas. No unregistered companion on the course, cycling or skating alongside runners.
Chaponost (return) · km 149 — Indicative 2026 distances published on race pages; intermediate coordinates, elevations and cumulative ascent/descent are unpublished. Historic 2025 GPX files are not used to geolocate 2026 stations. Cutoff at the aid-station exit; leave before the deadline. Return-leg cutoffs are eliminating, with shuttle transport back.
Sources reviewed
Official sources: 3 · sources with a recorded review date: 3. Updates from the organiser always take precedence.
Latest recorded check: 8 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Lyon SaintéLyon GPX available?
Yes. The track and its profile can be viewed here, and the file is available as a free download from this page.
Do these details replace the organiser's instructions?
No. This page makes sources easier to consult and separates published data from GPX calculations. Check the latest official instructions before the start.
Lyon SaintéLyon: the rules announce 164 km; the page is titled 160 km and describes two 82 km legs. Start from Lyon on Saturday 28 November at 09:00; unranked outward leg, rest and meal in Saint-Étienne, timed return with front-line access.
Outward leg: leave Soucieu km 19 by 12:15, Sainte-Catherine km 48 by 17:00 and Saint-Christo km 62 by 19:30; Saint-Étienne km 82 by 22:30. Under the rules, these cutoffs lead to transport to Saint-Étienne without excluding participation in the classic SaintéLyon.
Return: local distances 17, 32, 48, 60, 67 and 82 km, cutoffs at 04:00, 07:00, 09:30, 12:00, 13:30 then closing. For continuous point ordering, 82 km are added arithmetically to return distances: this is neither a GPX measurement nor a new official distance.
The rules announce drop-bag transport to Sainte-Catherine then Saint-Étienne, but switch from singular wording to “first” and “second”: confirm the number of bags, hand-in procedure and limits. Two headlamps and a GPS watch with the outward track are listed in the basic kit.
Individual bib collection at Halle Tony Garnier, 20 place Docteurs Mérieux, 69007 Lyon: Friday 27 November 12:00–20:00 or Saturday 28 November 09:00–17:00, with ID. Check your slot in the registration account. The rules require individual collection, while the FAQ also describes collection for another person with documents: confirm before appointing someone.
Outside assistance is prohibited. Accredited elites alone may receive support at Sainte-Catherine and Soucieu-en-Jarrest: one person and one vehicle per athlete in designated areas. No unregistered companion on the course, cycling or skating alongside runners.
The FAQ lists a general, changing selection: Gruyère, sweet and savoury biscuits, oranges, bananas, chocolate, still and sparkling water and cola. This menu is not guaranteed at every station; quantities and brands remain unknown. Carry supplies between stations and a personal cup.
Finish at Halle Tony Garnier: meal announced from Saturday 28 November 23:30 to Sunday 29 November 16:30; showers and changing rooms at this venue only. Volunteer osteopaths, podiatrists and physiotherapists are announced at the finish; exact intermediate medical stations are unpublished. The emergency number is on the bib.
Poles are strictly forbidden under the FAQ. Electronic checkpoints are mandatory; wear the bib without cutting or folding it. No individual relay leg is cropped from the shared GPX.
Solo runners may hand in a bag at the start with the bib-envelope label and retrieve it in Lyon. The FAQ limits volume to 20 L; the rules require less than 10 kg. Both constraints are retained. No organizer bag service for relays.
Minimum age in the rules: 18 for SaintéTic, 20 for other adult formats including relays. Prepare the registration documents requested by the organizer; transport times and cold-kit activation must be rechecked before starting.
Checks before the start
Check the rules, your wave and cutoffs for your format.
Pack the basic kit and check cold-weather-kit activation.
Arrange transport to your start and back, including Sainte-Catherine restrictions.
Prepare ID, registration documents and cup; check supplies between stations.
Differences and information still uncertain
These items are shown explicitly so an approximation is never presented as official data.
Closing: race pages state 16:00 on Sunday 29 November, while the 2026 rules set 16:30. This dossier retains 16:30 with the conflict explicit. No individual maximum duration is inferred from the common closing or first wave.
Indicative 2026 distances published on race pages; intermediate coordinates, elevations and cumulative ascent/descent are unpublished. Historic 2025 GPX files are not used to geolocate 2026 stations.
Reference out-and-back track published by RAVIT for Lyon SaintéLyon, consisting of two segments. It is provided for route exploration; an exact match with an official edition has not been established.
The page describes a maximum 13-hour outward leg, whereas 09:00–22:30 spans 13 h 30; the rules set 22:30. The official ascent remains to be confirmed.
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Sources and provenance
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