Albi 24 Heures

Results: 2026

The organizer’s October 20 PDF lists 81 classified finishers and includes measured final partial laps. Distances here follow its published ‘Distance finale arrondi’ column, replacing the earlier live whole-lap standings. The separate 100 km and six-hour races are not covered here.

Source: Organizer’s final Albi 24 Heures 2026 results (October 20 PDF). Checked October 23, 2026.

Next edition: October 16, 2027. The organizer confirms October 16–17, 2027 for the next edition, hosting the French 24-hour Championships.

Event Overview

A 24-hour race at Stadium Municipal d'Albi on a flat circuit combining the athletics track and surrounding paved paths.

Course & Terrain

Approximately 1,500 m per lap, measured to World Athletics standards, with about 400 m of athletics track and 1,100 m of asphalt.

Why This Race Matters

Albi 24 Heures is a useful reference point for runners comparing long fixed-distance ultras where most of the field runs through the night. Its format, terrain, and support model shape the kind of preparation required: not just fitness, but pacing discipline, nutrition planning, foot care, and the ability to make good decisions under fatigue.

Preparing for a Race Like Albi 24 Heures

The 24-hour race guide covers the format as a whole. These guides go deeper:

• 24-hour races explained: How the format works and what to compare before entering.
• How to train for a 24-hour race: Progression, walking, night-gear practice, fueling and tapering.
• 24-hour race pacing strategy: Conservative starts, run/walk options and late-race reassessment.
• What to eat during a 24-hour race: Food choices, stomach problems, hydration and caffeine.

Planning Notes

• Start conservatively and use flexible process checkpoints for effort, walking, food, fluid, alertness, and symptoms instead of forcing one hourly distance target.
• 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.

Related Preparation

• Browse the curated 24-hour race calendar
• Compare this race in the full 2026 calendar
• Browse the 24-hour race calendar
• Open the 24-Hour format guide
• Compare all race formats
• Use the timed-race pace calculator
• Plan checkpoint arrivals and cutoff buffers
• Print a pace band for your goal time
• Estimate race calories and plan fueling
• Build a crew and drop-bag plan
• Build a race-specific gear checklist