TRAIL DE BONIFACIO

A unique event, combining a sporting challenge suitable for all ability levels with the chance to immerse yourself in breathtaking scenery! Find out all the details and practical information about the event: SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER • Three races for children 1. Poussin(e)s (children born in 2015–2016): a distance of approximately 1,200 m along the Marine quays. Start at 2.30 pm, in front of the Minute car park on the Marine. 2. Benjamin(e)s (children born in 2013–2014): a distance of approximately 1,600 m with 90 m of elevation gain, along the quays and up the steps of the Marine. Start at 3.00 pm, in front of the Minute car park on the Marine. 3. Minimes (children born in 2011–2012): distance of approximately 2,800 m and 150 m elevation gain. Start at 3.30 pm, in front of the Minute car park on the Quai de la Marine. Fees and practical information: - Free of charge - Minimes must complete a PPS (Health Prevention Pass) before the day of the race - Registration is compulsory; click on the ‘Book’ button - Each participant will be issued with a race number - Race numbers can be collected from the restaurant l’Escale, on the Marine, on Saturday 24th from 10.00 to 14.00 - The races will take place without official timing - A ranking will be drawn up only for the top three girls and the top three boys in each race - A ‘finisher’ medal will be awarded to all participants - A prize will be awarded to the top three girls and the top three boys in each race - Refreshments will be provided for all children after the prize-giving ceremony SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER • Two races for teenagers and adults 1. Trail des Falaises: 8 km with 300 m of elevation gain, featuring a loop towards the Upper Town, then the cliffs, before returning to the Marine for the finish. Start at 9.15 am, in front of the Minute car park on the Marine. 2. Bonifacio Trail: 17.3 km with 540 m of elevation gain, featuring a loop towards the cliffs on the north side, then passing through the Upper Town, before reaching the cliffs on the south side and returning to the Marine for the finish. Start at 9.30 am, in front of the ferry terminal on the Marine. Fees and practical information: 1. Trail des Falaises: - Race open to everyone from the Cadet category upwards, subject to compulsory parental consent - PPS (Health Prevention Pass) must be completed for Cadets before race day - Refreshments available at the finish line 2. Bonifacio Trail: - Race open to everyone from the Junior category upwards - Time cut-off at the halfway point; refreshments at the halfway point and at the finish line • For both races - To protect the environment, the use of walking poles is prohibited on this trail - Registration is compulsory; click on the ‘Book’ button ” - Your registration will only be complete once you have submitted a copy of your valid FFA licence or PPS (Health Prevention Programme) certificate - Each participant will be allocated a race number - Race numbers can be collected from the L’Escale restaurant, on the Marine, on Saturday 24th from 10.00 to 19.00 and on Sunday 25th from 07.00 to 08.45 - Prizes will be awarded to the top three women and top three men in the overall classification, as well as to the top woman and top man in each category - A complimentary buffet meal will be provided for runners at the end of the race - You can find the race route in the ‘Documentation’ section below. • A charity walk A walk of approximately 6 km with 150 m of elevation gain, through the Bonifacio countryside, open to everyone. Starts at 9.45 am in front of the Minute car park, on the Marine. Fees and practical information: - Entry fee: €10, payable on the day only, on Saturday 24th from 10.00 to 19.00 and on Sunday 25th from 07.00 to 08.30. All proceeds from the walk will be donated to the La Marie-Do Association - The route map will be available shortly in the ‘Documentation’ section below.