An article by Vokya D, added on January 22, 2025 2 min. reading

La Ekiden relay race Roissy Country of France is back! See you on Sunday 6 April 2025 at the Roissy International Golf Course for a sporting and festive day. Qualifying for the French FFA Championships, this edition is free and open to all. Register now to take up the challenge!

📋 The concept: a relay race for everyone

Accessible to beginners as well as experienced runners, the Ekiden is a relay race by teams of 6 participants, who together cover the legendary distance of marathon (42,195 km).

  • An exceptional setting : the 100% natural course crosses the magnificent Roissy International Golf Course, located in the Vallée Verte.
  • A challenge to take up as a team : whether you are with friends, family, colleagues or in a club, the atmosphere promises to be as friendly as it is competitive.

🏆 Everyone has their own challenge!

Three categories to suit all profiles:

  1. General public : for amateurs and enthusiasts from all walks of life.
  2. Clubs : an opportunity for athletics clubs to qualify for the French Championships.
  3. Entreprises : an ideal challenge to strengthen team spirit among colleagues.

???? The rewards :

  • Bonuses for the first three men's and women's teams in the scratch ranking.
  • Specific lots for “general public” and “business” challenges.

⏱️ Weekend program

5-2025 April

  • 14h to 18h : collection of bibs at the Golf Club House.

Sunday April 6, 2025

  • 7h to 8h30 : collection of bibs.
  • 7h30 : opening of the departure/arrival/relay area.
  • 9h : start of the race.
  • 11h : start of activities for young and old.

👟 Discover the route

The 42,195 km are divided into several relays:

  • Relayer 1 : 5 km.
  • Relayer 2 : 10 km (2×5 km).
  • Relayer 3 : 5 km.
  • Relayer 4 : 10 km (2×5 km).
  • Relayer 5 : 5 km.
  • Relayer 6 : 7,195 km (5 km + 2,195 km).

Each participant must present:

  • A valid sports license.
  • Or a medical certificate dated less than one year ago.

📌 Practical information

When? Sunday April 6, 2025.
Where ? Roissy International Golf Course, 95700 Roissy-en-France.
Rate ? Free !
How to register : open now.