La H.O.T. du Père Noël
· starts 6:00 AM
Millau, France
La H.O.T. du Père Noël is a trail race of 83 miles (133 km) in Millau, France. The next edition is on Saturday, December 19, 2026, starting at 6:00 AM. The race gives its climbing as 8,773 ft (2,674 m); measured from its course file, it's 10,837 ft (3,303 m). It starts at 350 ft (107 m) above sea level. Its high point is 926 ft (282 m). The course runs point to point. It's a Western States 100 qualifier. Registration is open to all. The field is about 150 runners.
There are 18 other upcoming 100-mile races in France. La H.O.T. du Père Noël climbs about 106 ft a mile (20 m per km), flatter than 70% of the 142 100-mile races listed with their climbing.
The course
Questions about La H.O.T. du Père Noël
When is La H.O.T. du Père Noël 2026?
La H.O.T. du Père Noël 2026 is on Saturday, December 19, 2026, starting at 6:00 AM local time.
Where is La H.O.T. du Père Noël?
La H.O.T. du Père Noël is held in Millau, France.
How long is La H.O.T. du Père Noël?
La H.O.T. du Père Noël is 83 miles (133 km).
How much elevation gain does La H.O.T. du Père Noël have?
La H.O.T. du Père Noël has 8,773 ft (2,674 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
Is La H.O.T. du Père Noël a Western States qualifier?
Yes. La H.O.T. du Père Noël is on the Western States 100's list of qualifying races. Check wser.org for the qualifying standard and years.
How do you get into La H.O.T. du Père Noël?
La H.O.T. du Père Noël has open registration.
What is the weather usually like at La H.O.T. du Père Noël?
Around La H.O.T. du Père Noël's date, the day's high is typically about 49°F (9°C) and the low about 35°F (2°C), averaged over recent years.
Where can I see the La H.O.T. du Père Noël elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?
runfarwhere has La H.O.T. du Père Noël's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.
How hilly is La H.O.T. du Père Noël?
La H.O.T. du Père Noël climbs about 106 ft a mile (20 m per km), flatter than 70% of the 142 100-mile races listed with their climbing.
What other 100-mile races are there in France?
Other upcoming 100-mile races in France include Trail des Vallées (March 20, 2027), Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB (April 23, 2027) and Nord Trail Monts de Flandres (April 25, 2027).
Other races in France
- Trail des Vallées 115K · Mar 20, 2027
- Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB 124K · Apr 23, 2027
- Nord Trail Monts de Flandres 115K · Apr 25, 2027
- Les Coursières des Hauts du Lyonnais 111K · May 8, 2027
- Trail Alsace Grand Est by UTMB - Ultra-Trail des Chevaliers 158K · May 14, 2027
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