Lyon Urban Trail by Night 2025
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- Next event : Early November 2025
- Last event : Sat, November 2, 2024
The event in a few words
Ready to join the running party in Rhône? 🎉
Overlooking Lyon, nestled between the Rhône (the river this time) and the Saône 🌊, the LUT by Night will get you pumped up all night long! 🌝 Even in the chilly November temperatures ❄️, a thorough warm-up will have you on fire! 🔥 Get ready to turn the pavement into a dancefloor with this exciting urban trail in Lyon! 🦁
Prepare for a wild night ! The City of Lights will shine all through the night 🎶. Three new tracks are waiting for you to run (not dance) in this 10th edition of the Lyon Urban Trail by Night! 🎉 In the heart of this historical city, under the stars (or rather your headlamp 🔦), you'll experience the magical ambiance over 10 km, 20 km, or 30 km races against the clock ⏱️. And because nights are also for partying 🥳, a 10 km 👻 non-timed run is available.
This show takes place on the right bank of the Saône and is definitely not to be missed! During your urban trail, you'll shake the Place Saint-Jean ⛪ and the rue Tramassac, before making your way up the heights of Lyon 👆, step by step, to the iconic hill of Fourvière! There, you can unleash your best moonwalks🕺 on its quaint cobblestone streets 👟. Don't stop 'til you get enough as the King of Pop sang! 🎤 And as this year marks the event's first decade 🎂, it's not just the distances that are changing... The routes are getting a makeover too! 😯 Like an actor stepping into a trail runner's shoes 👟, you'll start at the legendary Roman Theatre of Fourvière, on the stage of the grand amphitheatre 🎭. The excitement will be at its peak, your headlamp might just blow up! 💡 For your finish, you'll be cheered on by a crowd at the foot of the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière ⛪, with a magical view overlooking all of Lyon 🤩.
After your run, in the early morning, you won't have a hangover 🪵. Instead, you might face some muscle soreness! 😂 So, to avoid a painful next day, reward your efforts with some Lyonnais specialties in THE capital of French gastronomy 🍽️. Start with a slice of pâté en croûte and some Saint-Marcellin cheese (yes, this delicious soft cheese hails from Isère, Drôme, or Savoie 😋), and finish with a coussin de Lyon for a sweet note of chocolate ganache wrapped in almond paste and flavored with curaçao 🤤. The perfect end to an unforgettable night! 😜
Come heat up the atmosphere 🌡️ and show off your best dance moves at the LUT by Night! 🕺
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
- 30 km
- 20 kmTOP
- 10 km
Trail 30 km
Trail- Early November 2025
- Elevation gain : 800mD+
- 1,000+ runners in the last edition
A few more words
This year, the course is changing!
Starting from the legendary Gallo-Roman Theater, you'll race down the slopes of Old Lyon to meet the Saône riverbanks! Then, you'll climb towards Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon. After a large loop, you'll head back towards the 5th district of Lyon. You'll tackle the renowned Sarra hill climb, push through Gorge de Loup and then embark on your final kilometers to enjoy a spectacular finish in front of the magnificent Basilica of Fourvière! 🤩
- Early November 2025
- Elevation gain : 550mD+
- 2,000+ runners in the last edition
A few more words
This year, the course is changing!
Kicking off from the legendary Gallic Roman Theater, you’ll race down the slopes of Old Lyon to reach the Saône riverbanks! From there, you'll make your way up to the Point du Jour district. After a loop there, brace yourself for the iconic Sarra hill climb before heading to Gorge de Loup, setting you up for your final kilometers with a spectacular finish in front of the magnificent Basilica of Fourvière! 🤩
Trail 10 km
Trail- Early November 2025
- Elevation gain : 300mD+
- 1,000+ runners in the last edition
A few more words
This year, the course is changing!
Starting from the legendary Gallo-Roman Theater, you'll race down the slopes of Old Lyon to reach the quays of the Saône! You'll tackle the essential climb of La Sarra, explore the heights of the 5th district of Lyon, and descent towards St. Paul Station, to finally kick off your final kilometers and reward yourself with a spectacular finish in front of the beautiful Basilica of Fourvière! 🤩
10 km Open
Trail- Early November 2025
- Elevation gain : 300mD+
A few more words
Forget the clock and the pressure: there won't be any that evening! You can come and strut your stuff over this 10 km course in the Capital of the Gauls at your own pace.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
For the 30 km trail: 6:30 PM (subject to change)
For the 20 km trail: 8:45 PM (subject to change)
For the 10 km trail: 7:15 PM (subject to change)
For the 10 km Open: 7:15 PM (subject to change)
All the races begin at the Gallo-Roman Theatre on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
We recommend using public transportation to reach the race location (take the funicular from Old Lyon, get off at "Minimes - Théâtres Romains").
Parking is available nearby at the following locations:
Bellecour (33 Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon)
Saint Antoine (Quai Saint-Antoine, 69002 Lyon)
Saint Georges (13 Place Benoît Crepu, 69005 Lyon)
Saint Jean (25 Quai Romain Rolland, 69005 Lyon)
Celestins (11 Place des Célestins, 69002 Lyon)
Antonin Poncet (Place Antonin Poncet, 69002 Lyon)
You can leave your belongings at the race's bag drop before the start. Changing facilities will be available after the race, though unfortunately, there will be no showers.
For the 30 km trail: two refreshment stations with food and drink + a finish line refreshment
For the 20 km trail: one refreshment station with food and drink + a finish line refreshment
For the 10 km trail: one refreshment station with food and drink + a finish line refreshment
For the 10 km Open: one refreshment station with food and drink + a finish line refreshment
The top 3 finishers (men and women) in the 30 km, 20 km, and 10 km races will receive awards.
For the 30 km trail, there is a time limit at 11:30 PM at the Loyasse Fort refreshment point.
You can collect your bib on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 10 AM until 30 minutes before your race starts, at the Gallo-Roman Theatre in Lyon-Fourvière. To pick up your bib, please bring your ID, the "bib collection" card (emailed to you), and a medical certificate if your registration is incomplete.
For the 30 km trail: minimum age of 20
For the 20 km trail: minimum age of 18
For the 10 km trail: minimum age of 16
For the 10 km Open: minimum age of 12
Minors must present a parental consent form.
Each participant must have: a headlamp, a hydration system with at least 0.5 L capacity (such as a water bottle or hydration pack), some food supply, and a rain jacket (depending on weather conditions).
It's also recommended to carry a mobile phone with a fully charged battery.
No, running poles are strictly prohibited.
All the information and registration are available on this page.
No, a medical certificate is no longer required to participate.
The new PPS health declaration available here replaces the old requirement. This French Athletics Federation's Health Prevention Path must be completed within 3 months before the race (from 02/11/2025), and its number must be provided on the registration platform.
FFA members must provide their 2024-2025 Athletics License numbers.
Minors will need to show a health-related questionnaire. Guardians must ensure that all sections of the questionnaire are answered negatively. If not, a medical certificate dated within the last six months confirming no contraindications for the sport must be submitted.
For more information on the Health Prevention Path (PPS), we recommend this article.
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