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Asics SaintéLyon 2026

SaintéLyon Relais 2

Preparation for the 2026 edition in the Monts du Lyonnais, based on official pages, rules and FAQ reviewed on 8 October 2026. Map, profile and calculated metrics: organizer 2025 GPX, retained unchanged.

November 28, 2026Saint-Étienne, France

Distance
79 km
Elevation
+1,850 m

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Arches of the Gier aqueduct in Chaponost, an announced SaintéLyon 2026 checkpoint locality.
Photo:Justine_scaphCC BY-SA 4.0 · adapted image

Route reference

Prepare the SaintéLyon Relais 2 route

The SaintéLyon Relais 2 2026 page brings together published data for this running route.

The route is listed from Saint-Étienne, France to Lyon, France, with 79.3 km and 1,850 m D+ on the page.

Listed organiser: Asics SaintéLyon.

Start / area
Saint-Étienne, France
Finish
Lyon, France
Edition
2026
Distance
79.3 km
Elevation gain
1,850 m D+

GPX track and calculated values

Calculated values for this track: 79.2 km of distance calculated from the GPX track · 2,069 m ascent calculated from GPX elevations.

These track measurements remain separate from the organiser's figures and depend on the GPX version and sampling.

  • Source-page value: 80 km; distance calculated from the GPX: 79.2 km.

Documented checkpoints and aid stations

Aid stations or life bases: 4 · listed water points: 5 · checkpoints: 0.

  • Saint-Christo-en-Jarez · km 17 — 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2026 distances published on race pages; intermediate coordinates, elevations and cumulative ascent/descent are unpublished.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 · km 32 — 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2026 distances published on race pages; intermediate coordinates, elevations and cumulative ascent/descent are unpublished.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. Relay exchange confirmed by the 2026 logistics FAQ. 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 · km 46 — 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 · km 60 — 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 · km 67 — 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 SaintéLyon Relais 2 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.

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Reviewed information

Preparation and points to check

Race-day instructions

  • Start in Saint-Étienne on Saturday 28 November at 23:30. The rules announce six ten-minute waves until 00:30 Sunday; their cutoff calculation also cites 00:45. This inconsistency is not turned into a personal start time: check your final wave.
  • Published stations: Saint-Christo km 17, Sainte-Catherine km 32, Le Camp km 46, Soucieu-en-Jarrest km 60 and Chaponost km 67. The page describes Le Camp as liquid-only, although the rules describe five solid/liquid stations.
  • Two-runner relay: exchange at Sainte-Catherine. Optional paid Lyon–Saint-Étienne shuttle requires booking; transport of runner 2 from Saint-Étienne to Sainte-Catherine and return of runner 1 to Lyon are included.
  • Cars are forbidden in Sainte-Catherine. The bib-envelope Pass Relais gives relay 3/4 teams access to reserved Saint-Christo and Soucieu parking; final driving routes are forthcoming. No relay bag service.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Allocate relay exchanges, shuttles, vehicle and bags among teammates.

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.
  • Official pages still show “Trace GPX (à venir)”. The 2025 reference does not guarantee the 2026 course or metrics; no new GPX is fabricated.
  • Le Camp: km 46 on solo/relay pages versus km 48 in the Lyon SaintéLyon return table; liquid-only service conflicts with the general solid/liquid description. Each format retains its own source.
  • Relay zones are confirmed by the 2026 logistics FAQ; the shared GPX remains a full 2025 track, without verified 2026 relay legs. Equipment has no separate relay column: the SaintéLyon kit is retained with this explicit caveat.

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Sources and provenance

These links point to the documents used. The organiser's instructions remain authoritative if they change.

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