Asics SaintéLyon 2024

⚠️ Heads up, the following description is based on the 2023 routes. The 2024 route has not yet been announced, and minor modifications may occur ⚠️.

Let's sum it up: a one-way trip from Saint-Étienne to Lyon is not enough for you, right? 😂

Exactly! In this race, you'll kick off from Lyon heading to Saint-Étienne 🏃‍♀️. And, just as you arrive at our friends in Saint-Étienne, you'll turn around to head back to the capital of Gauls. You will tackle the SaintéLyon course both ways. Be careful not to lose your bearings at the halfway turn! 🥴

Along the way, you'll have the chance - no, the privilege - to discover Soucieu-en-Jarrest. This charming town southwest of Lyon, where the first aid station awaits to refuel your energy! ⚡️

Then, after about thirty kilometers, you'll pass through the town of Sainte-Catherine, known for its tranquility and breathtaking nature landscapes 🌳, far from the noise and bustle of big cities. You will find yourself alone, face to face with nature, like the Robinson Crusoe of running, journeying from valley to valley ⛰.

After about fifty kilometers, you will reach Saint-Christo-en-Jarez, where another aid station awaits! But beware: despite its charm, this small village could prove quite challenging 😅. Winters there are usually quite harsh 🥶. You will need to brave snow, fog, and gusts to cross this lovely village! ❄️

Finally, you will arrive at Saint-Étienne! Is that it? No, don't forget you signed up for a round trip! 😜 So, we take the same paths, the same trails, the same roads and off we go back again! 🦿

⚠️ Attention, the following description is based on the 2023 courses. The 2024 layout has not been announced yet, and slight changes may occur ⚠️.

Looking for a marathon or a trail run? Can't decide? "The SaintéExpress" offers the best of both worlds: a marathon formatted trail run that promises to be an unforgettable experience! 😜

Your adventure will start in the small town of Sainte-Catherine, nestled halfway between Lyon and Saint-Étienne. Along your run, you'll enjoy a slightly challenging terrain, but overall the course is downhill. With the Monts du Lyonnais as your backdrop, the scenery of your run will be nothing short of spectacular! 🤩

The first half of your run will take you from Sainte-Catherine to Soucieu-en-Jarrest, which you'll reach at km 22. Ready for a boost? 🥤 A snack stop awaits you there! 🏃🏼‍♀️ Fun fact (we love a good story 😅), Soucieu-en-Jarrest was a major silk velvet weaving site throughout the 19th century! 🐛 Today, the village attracts tourists mostly to see the Gier Aqueduct built by the Romans 120 years after Christ!

Next, you'll head to Chaponost 🎩, where you'll catch a glimpse of the impressive Roman Garon Aqueduct at km 27, and then the Beaunant Aqueduct at the entrance to Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon. These two aqueducts were crucial in supplying water 💦 to Lugudunum (that is, Lyon in ancient times)!

The finish line is drawing near! After crossing the Saône river, you'll see the Museum of Confluences in Lyon! 🦁 If you've got any energy left 🔋 after your run, we highly recommend popping in to learn heaps about life, science 🧬, and history!

Finally, you'll arrive at the Halle Tony Garnier to cross the finish line 🏁, cheered on by the crowd! 👏

Next year, will we see you at the SaintéLyon?

⚠️ Heads up, the following description is based on the 2023 routes. The 2024 course has not yet been announced, and slight modifications may be made ⚠️.

Warm clothes? 🧤 Check! Headlamp? 🔦 Check! You're all set for the SaintéSprint of 24 km. But, just a heads up 🚨: it's very unlikely you'll actually be sprinting the whole way 😅.

The race kicks off in Soucieu-en-Jarrest! Located to the southwest of Lyon, this charming town, once bustling with silk weaving activity, is today a hit with tourists visiting the Gier Aqueduct built by the Romans 120 years after Christ! 🫠

The start of your race will be mostly downhill, except for a short push required at km 4. At the heart of the 7th kilometer, you'll cross paths with the Roman Aqueduct of Garon. After tackling a significant hill, you'll head towards Chaponost to enjoy 6 km of smooth, trouble-free running 🥰.

👉 Next, head towards Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, a charming village southwest of Lyon, where nature is still everywhere to be seen! It's a true oasis of peace ☮️, away from the hustle and bustle of the city! You'll also pass by the magnificent Beaunant Aqueduct, before facing the last 6 km, filled with both uphill and downhill challenges.

After crossing the Saône and then the Rhône, you'll finish your journey at the Halle Tony Garnier, to the sound of a cheering crowd! 💃🏻

⚠️ Please note, the following description is based on the 2023 routes. The 2024 course hasn't been announced yet, and slight modifications may be made ⚠️.

Keen on joining this fantastic event ⭐, but not feeling quite ready to start your race in our friends' city of Saint-Étienne? No worries, the SaintéTic won't ask that much of you! A fairly smooth 13 km run 🛼 awaits you, between Chaponost and Lyon.

Your adventure begins in Chaponost, a town southwest of Lyon, famous for its Roman aqueduct, a 2,000-year-old aqueduct that once supplied Lugdunum (ancient Lyon) with water! 💦

Then, after your start, you'll head to the magnificent Beaunant Aqueduct. Just so you know, this aqueduct was built under Hadrian in 120 AD and brought water from the Pilat massif to Lyon! 🤓 Heads up! ⚠️ Mid-race, you'll face a challenging climb at Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, just before arriving in Lyon 📈.

At km 11, you'll cross the Saône with all the energy ⚡ you have left, making sure to look up and admire the Musée des Confluences, Lyon's natural history museum! 🦖 We highly recommend visiting; it's a treasure trove of information on ancient societies, the origins and fate of humanity, and science!

Finally, after a few strides over the Rhône on the Raymond Barre bridge, you'll reach the Halle Tony Garnier for a triumphant finish! 👏