Event Overview
| Date | Jun 6-12, 2027 |
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| Location | Vallon-Pont-d’Arc, Ardèche, France |
| Format | 6-Day |
| Terrain | Road |
| Region | Europe |
| Distance / duration | 6 days (144 hours) |
| Course model | Loop |
| Edition note | The 2027 rules set the start for Sunday, June 6 at noon and the finish for Saturday, June 12 at noon, 144 hours later. The organizer’s homepage advertises June 5–12; June 5 covers bib collection and the pre-race meal. |
| Cutoff | 144 hours |
| Start | 12:00 PM Sunday |
Course & Terrain
A flat, paved 1,131.28 m circuit at the campsite.
Entry & Logistics
| Registration and fees | Check the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms. |
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| Support model | Volunteers support participants day and night, and campsite facilities are available to runners and companions. |
| Logistics note | Collect bibs Saturday, June 5, 4:00–7:00 PM, or Sunday, June 6, 8:00–9:00 AM; the briefing is Sunday at 10:00 AM. On-site accommodation options include bungalows, tents and camper vans beside the course. The homepage links registration. |
Why This Race Matters
Created by Gérard Cain at Antibes, the event has been based at Camping l’Ardéchois in Vallon-Pont-d’Arc since 2022 and welcomes runners and walkers from multiple countries.
Preparing for a Race Like 6 Jours de France — Gérard Cain
The 6-day race guide covers the format as a whole. These guides go deeper:
- 6-day races explained: How six-day races work and how plans adapt across 144 hours.
- How to train for a 6-day race: A 24-week framework with an example training week.
- Sleep strategy for multiday races: An individual sleep plan with safe locations and clear stop criteria.
- Foot-care kit for multiday running: Tape, lube, socks, blister pads and simple hot-spot rules.
Planning Notes
- Use repeatable but adaptable routines for sleep, food, skin and foot checks, weather, and medical escalation across the six days.
- Repetitive surfaces can expose fit, friction, and loading problems. Check in when symptoms or conditions change, and use only footwear already tested for the course.
- The directory marks this as having comparatively simpler logistics. That editorial label is not a safety rating; verify cutoffs, terrain, support, crew access, and withdrawal procedures.
- The registration deadline is March 31, 2027. The programme page has no dated 2027 schedule yet, so use the 2027 rules.
Related Preparation
- Browse the 6-day race calendar
- Open the 6-Day format guide
- Compare all race formats
- Use the timed-race pace calculator
- Estimate race calories and plan fueling
- Build a crew and drop-bag plan
- Build a race-specific gear checklist
Verification & Sources
Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated November 5, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.
- Organizer: advertised June 5–12, 2027 window, duration and course — https://www.6jours-de-france-gerard-cain.fr/
- 2027 rules: start, finish, bibs, briefing and deadline — https://www.6jours-de-france-gerard-cain.fr/wp-content/2027/en/RULES_6_jours_2027_EN.pdf
- Official programme page — https://www.6jours-de-france-gerard-cain.fr/programme/
- Multiday Running event directory review scope: November 5, 2026.