FAQ

– 87 km (run) : be born before December 31, 2006.

– 52 km (run)  : be born before December 31, 2006.

– 33 km (run or nordic walk) : be born before December 31, 2006.

– 18 km (run) : be born before December 31, 2008.

– 16 km hike : be born before December 31, 2019.

No, all registrations must be made online at the following address: https://in.njuko.com/lavenivici-2026

Registration files sent by email or mail will not be taken into account.

> For adults:

• FFA licenses Athlé Compétition, Athlé Entreprise, or Athlé Running, valid on the date of the event. Other FFA licenses (Santé and Encadrement) are not accepted.
  OR
• A valid HEALTH PREVENTION PASS (PPS) issued by the French Athletics Federation (FFA) via its online platform: https://pps.athle.fr/

> For minors:

• FA licenses Athlé Compétition, Athlé Entreprise, or Athlé Running, valid on the date of the event.
  OR
• A valid Health Questionnaire (QS) issued by the French Athletics Federation (FFA) via its online platform: https://pps.athle.fr/
  Please note that you can only complete your health questionnaire within the 6 months before the race (from May 7, 2026).

La Veni Vici also offers a 16 km hiking format on a marked non-timed course that will allow you to discover the Pont du Gard Site’s magical surroundings. Hiking sticks are allowed, and registration is not conditioned by a level of practice. The hike is open to all healthy individuals, starting at the age of 7 for those who want to participate as a family. The only condition is to be born before 31.12.2019. No medical certificate is required for the hike, as it does not result in a ranking.

NO. No registration can be made on site, even if other participants cancel. If there are any spots left (highly unlikely, as Veni Vici sells out every year), online registrations will remain open until Friday, November 6, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Due to the high demand for Veni Vici (with 10,000 participants in 2025), we strongly encourage you to register as early as possible, otherwise, you may be disappointed!

In the event that VENI VICI cannot take place for any reason beyond our control – such as a major weather event or a public health crisis resulting in the cancellation of public events – no bib will be refunded.

Depending on when the event cancellation is announced, a partial refund or rescheduling of the registration may potentially be offered by the organization, without obligation on their part.

La Veni Vici 2026 regulations will be available here 

Registration is only confirmed after payment by credit card on the online registration site. Once this is validated, participants receive two emails: one confirming payment, the other confirming registration for la Veni Vici, containing the link to your online registration (to be kept safely).

If you do not immediately receive a registration confirmation email, we invite you to check if the message has not landed in the spam folder of your email inbox.

If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact us by email so that we can check your registration: info@lavenivici.com

Simply return to your online registration area using the confirmation email you received after registering, in order to check whether your file status is “COMPLETE” or “INCOMPLETE.”

> If your file is marked “COMPLETE” (in GREEN) : congratulations, you have nothing left to do!

> If your file is marked “INCOMPLETE” (in ORANGE) :

• If you hold an Athlé Compétition, Athlé Entreprise or Athlé Running license issued by the French Athletics Federation (FFA), simply enter your license number in the “file status” section.
• Otherwise, we invite you to complete the HEALTH PREVENTION PASS (PPS) via the FFA online platform: https://pps.athle.fr/

YES, it is possible, subject to availability on the new distance requested. You can do it directly from your registration area in the section “I want to change my distance” located at the bottom left.

• To a longer distance: payment of the price difference will be required.
• To a shorter distance: free of charge, without refund of the price difference.

Note: if the requested distance does not appear in your registration area, it means that it is sold out. Therefore, the change is no longer possible.

Simply click on the link received in your registration confirmation email, where you will be able to modify your personal information (address, emergency contact, phone number, email, etc.) in the “summary” section by clicking on the “edit my registration” button.

In case of an error or mix-up in your last name, first name or date of birth, the correction request must be sent to us by email at info@lavenivici.com.

Bib transfers are only possible if the distance is not sold out, by clicking on the “Transfer my registration” button from your online registration area. To complete the transfer, the beneficiary must fill in the online registration form and submit it.

Note: if the transfer option is not available in your registration area, it means the distance you are registered for is sold out and the transfer is no longer possible. In that case, you can only use our official resale platform to put your bib up for sale and be reimbursed if it is purchased: resell my bib

Please note that it is strictly forbidden to run on race day under another person’s name using their bib.

If you can no longer take part in the event, you can put your bib up for sale on our official resale platform: resell my bib

Simply enter your booking code and the email address used during registration. As soon as your bib is purchased, the transfer to the new participant will be done automatically.

You can cancel the resale at any time, as long as your bib has not yet been purchased.

Out of fairness to those who have subscribed to it, only those who have taken out cancellation insurance during their online registration can use it up to 72 hours after the event (Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 11:59:59 p.m.). No exceptions will be accepted.

Note:

– the insured person must provide, at the request of the insurer, any document or information necessary to assess the validity of the claim.
– it is not possible to take out cancellation insurance after online registration.

To trigger the cancellation insurance, refer to the email received from the insurer (BEticketing) on the day of your online registration (the cancellation insurance is managed by a third-party provider).

The refund conditions by BEticketing insurance are as follows:
– 80% refund of the value of the bib in case of unforeseen circumstances (20% deductible)
– 20% deductible; ticket refunded at 80%.
– Any cause insurance, for any unforeseeable and sudden event preventing participation in the event. Valid up to 72 hours after the event.

Read the general conditions of the BEticketing insurance

Note:

– Cancellation or postponement of the race are not covered by the insurance.
– If, after subscribing, you cancel or transfer your registration to another event, the insurance will be lost.
– Important for team registrations: insurance is an individual option that must be subscribed for each team member.

For any questions related to the insurance coverage or follow-up of a refund, please contact our partner insurer by email : beticketing@assur-connect.com

Some runners may suffer during the Veni Vici due to a lack of training, a start that’s a little too fast, or simply an off day… but keep your eyes (and toes) wide open. You will be running along one of the most remarkable structures in the world inherited from ancient builders: the Nîmes aqueduct, built 2,000 years ago. Unique and magical. We could have added more elevation gain, more technical sections, more… STOP. Instead, we simply designed what we felt was the most BEAUTIFUL course around the Roman aqueduct, with as much variety as possible across the different routes.

As for the course itself, this Veni Vici is a real cure for boredom: it twists and turns, it climbs (a little, but never for long), it descends (a little… or quite often), it’s sometimes fast and runnable (but not too much), just technical enough, with very little asphalt, all set in a remarkable natural environment.

Starting from medieval Uzès or from the Pont du Gard (depending on the format you choose), you will travel back in time through the fragrant garrigue, pass through charming villages of the Gard region, and marvel at Roman engineering, until the grand finale: the finish in the most Roman of French cities, beautiful Nemausus (Nîmes), the endpoint of the Roman aqueduct of Nîmes. For both your eyes and your legs, you’re in for a royal treat!

Despite its deceptive profile (2,250 m of elevation gain — just a small detail, right?), this Veni Vici can be tricky. Be careful not to start too fast in the first kilometers leaving Uzès. A series of roller-coaster sections awaits you early in the race, including a brand-new passage by the orientation table where you’ll enjoy an unusual view of the Duchy of Uzès.

Although the course will remain relatively “gentle” until the Pont du Gard, with at least 95% on trails, make sure to keep some energy in reserve. Because once you cross the Gardon River, get ready for a real roller coaster for quite a few kilometers. The paved sections will be limited to village crossings and the final stretch into Nîmes. For the rest: pure wilderness! And then there’s that wonderful scent of thyme in the middle of the garrigue… You’ll need to savor it while pushing yourself along the path of the ancient builders, young centurion!

NO, la Veni Vici is absolutely not reserved for experienced competitors: even novice runners have their place, to fully enjoy the routes. The courses are fully marked and secured, without any overly technical sections. And if running really scares you, you can always opt for the 33 km nordic walking or the 16 km hiking format (which replaces the old “gourmet walk”). It is precisely this variety of options that makes la Veni Vici so popular.

The 18 km run (loop around the Pont du Gard site) in particular is accessible even to people who have never worn a bib in their life (most people end up hooked). This will give you some muscle soreness on J+2, but that’s what motivates you, right? 😉

There will be something for all runners and walkers, from the 87 km to the 16 km hike. After all, earning the title of Veni Vici finisher has to be deserved! But don’t worry, we have set very generous cut-off times (to say the least) to allow as many participants as possible to reach the finish line. We hope you’ll be able to progress throughout the day without the stress of the time limit, which can sometimes spoil the fun.

> 87 KM :

7 cut-off times (eliminatory) will be implemented based on an average speed of 5.5 km/h at the exit of the following aid stations:

• Argilliers at km 13.98 (maximum race time: 02:32:31)
• Castillon du Gard at km 26.43 (maximum race time: 04:48:20)
• Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard at km 40.25 (maximum race time: 07:19:05)
• Lédenon at km 54.09 (maximum race time: 09:50:04)
• Cabrières at km 61.69 (maximum race time: 11:12:59)
• Escattes Aventures at km 73.81 (maximum race time: 13:25:12)
• Finish in Nîmes at km 87.86 (maximum race time: 15:58:28).

> 52 KM :

4 cut-off times (eliminatory) will be implemented based on an average speed of 5 km/h at the exit of the following aid stations:

• Lédenon at km 18.82 (maximum race time: 03:45:50)
• Cabrières at km 26.42 (maximum race time: 05:17:02)
• Escattes Aventures at km 38.54 (maximum race time: 07:42:29)
• Finish in Nîmes at km 52.59 (maximum race time: 10:31:05).

> 33 KM :

3 cut-off times (eliminatory) will be implemented based on an average speed of 5.4 km/h at the exit of the following aid stations:

• Argilliers at km 13.98 (maximum race time: 02:35:20)
• Castillon du Gard at km 26.43 (maximum race time: 04:53:40)
• Finish at the Pont du Gard at km 33.35 (maximum race time: 06:10:35).

> NORDIC WALKING 33 KM :

3 cut-off times (eliminatory) will be implemented based on an average speed of 4.2 km/h at the exit of the following aid stations:

• Argilliers at km 13.98 (maximum race time: 03:19:43)
• Castillon du Gard at km 26.43 (maximum race time: 06:17:34)
• Finish at the Pont du Gard at km 33.35 (maximum race time: 08:06:26).

> 18 KM :

3 cut-off times (eliminatory) will be implemented based on an average speed of 4.7 km/h at the exit of the following aid stations:

• Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard at km 6.41 (maximum race time: 01:21:50)
• Pampa at km 13.28 (maximum race time: 02:49:32)
• Finish at the Pont du Gard at km 18.55 (maximum race time: 03:57:02).

> HIKING 16 KM :

3 cut-off times (eliminatory) will be implemented based on an average speed of 2.5 km/h at the exit of the following aid stations:

• Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard at km 6.41 (maximum race time: 02:22:19)
• Pampa at km 13.28 (maximum race time: 05:07:12)
• Finish at the Pont du Gard at km 18.55 (maximum race time: 06:41:31).

Subject to minor changes based on possible adjustments to the routes, the elevations are as follows (note: do not rely on the elevation information on the Openrunner tracks, which are incorrect):

– 87 km (Uzès > Pont du Gard > Nîmes): 2250 M+

– 52 km (Nîmes > Pont du Gard): 1470 M+

– 33 km run & nordic walk (Uzès > Pont du Gard): 715 M+

– 18 km run (loop on the Pont du Gard site): 525 M+

– 16 km hike (loop on the Pont du Gard site): 445 M+

> For more informations about the courses, it’s here

Yes, every 2026 courses are avalaible there

– On the 87 km : 6 aid stations will be provided along the course, as well as a full solid and liquid refreshment station at the finish (in Nîmes)

– On the 52 km : 3 aid stations will be provided along the course, as well as a complete solid and liquid refreshment station at the finish (in Nîmes).

– On the 33 km (run & nordic walking) : 2 complete aid station will be provided, as well as a full solid and liquid refreshment station at the finish (at Pont du Gard).

– On the 18 km (run) & the 16 km hike : 2 refreshment station at mid-course + complete refreshment station with draft beer/lemonade at the finish line.

> 87 km (Uzès > Pont du Gard > Nîmes): Six aid stations will be available along the route, with a full food and drink station at the finish (in Uzès).

> 52 km (Pont du Gard > Nîmes): Three aid stations will be available along the route, with a full food and drink station at the finish (at Pont du Gard).

> 33 km + Nordic walking 33 km (Uzès > Pont du Gard): Two aid stations will be available along the route, with a full food and drink station at the finish (at Pont du Gard).

> 18 km + 16 km hike (Pont du Gard > Pont du Gard): Two aid stations will be available along the route, with a full food and drink station at the finish (at Pont du Gard).

Note that all participants who wish can benefit from personal assistance on the courses, even outside official refreshment areas.

Well, we’ll forgive your geographical approximations if you’re from far away. But we’re still talking about a major tourist site in France, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site! For 2000 years, the Pont du Gard has been located halfway between the beautiful Roman city of Nîmes (27 km away) and Avignon (21 km away).

For more information, take a look over there, it’s perfectly explained. If you choose to use a car, consider carpooling by checking out our Facebook space (more information to come) or BlablaCar.

Bib collection will take place in two time slots at the Pont du Gard site on the left bank (Vers-Pont-du-Gard side):

• Friday, November 6th, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 pm.
• Saturday, November 7th, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. up

Tip: if possible, collect your bib on Friday (the day before the race), as a large number of participants is expected. Please note that you may send someone to collect your bib on your behalf. They will simply need to present your bib collection card, which will be sent to you by email a few days before the race.

Also note that the two Pont du Gard parking areas (right bank and left bank on the Vers-Pont-du-Gard side) will be exceptionally free of charge all day on Friday, November 6, 2026.

> Documents to present:

• Solo collection: present your bib collection card (sent by email 5 days before the race), either printed or on your smartphone (check your spam folder if you cannot find it). If you did not receive it or have lost it, go to the “Disputes / Help desk” upon arrival with an ID.
• Multiple bib collection: present the bib collection card of each participant (printed or on a smartphone), which will be sent by email a few days before the event.

Please note: no bib will be issued if the file is incomplete (a valid PPS or sports license is mandatory for runners).

> 7:30 a.m. – Uzès (Duché): Start of the 87 KM in multiple waves.

> 8:00 a.m. – Pont du Gard (Left Bank): Start of the 52 KM in multiple waves.

> 9:30 a.m – Pont du Gard (Left Bank): Start of the 16 KM Hike in multiple waves (free placement).

> 10:00 a.m. – Uzès (Duché): Start of the 33 KM in multiple waves.

> 12:15 a.m. – Uzès (Duché): Start of the NORDIC WALKING 33 KM in multiple waves (free placement).

> 2:00 p.m. – Pont du Gard (Left Bank): Start of the 18 KM in multiple waves.

Please note: for certain distances, participants may be asked in advance of the event to choose a check-in time on their registration portal to access the start line corral.

The staggered start times by waves are intended to maximize course flow.

A tip for competitors: don’t wait until the last minute to position yourself at the starting line and prioritize the 1st wave!

YES, only for online registrations:

> On the 87 KM :

Participants can bring their bags to the start in Uzès to stay dressed before their race. Bag drop-off will be available right next to the starting line. They will retrieve their bags as soon as they cross the finish line in Nîmes.

Note that the bag check is also available for 87 KM participants not taking the shuttle bus.

> On the 52 KM :

Participants can bring their bags to the start at Pont du Gard to stay dressed before their race. Bag drop-off will be available right next to the starting line. They will retrieve their bags as soon as they cross the finish line in Nîmes.

Note that the bag check is also available for 52 KM participants not taking the shuttle bus.

> On the 33 KM route and the 33 KM Nordic walking:

Participants can bring their bags to the start in Uzès to stay dressed before their race. Bag drop-off will be available right next to the starting line. They will retrieve their bags as soon as they cross the finish line at Pont du Gard.

Note that the bag check is also available for 33 KM and 33 KM Nordic walking participants not taking the shuttle bus.

* Maximum accepted bag size is 55 x 35 x 25 cm (airline carry-on size).

> 87 km (Uzès > Pont du Gard > Nîmes) : The following equipment is mandatory for runners in the long format: minimum 50 cl water reserve, survival blanket, headlamp, whistle, energy bars and/or gels, running shoes (preferably trail shoes), personal cup or flask for accessing refreshments along the route and at the finish. The organizers reserve the right to refuse the start to any participant not equipped with this gear (no cups will be provided).

> 52 km (Pont du Gard > Nîmes): Participants are required to have the same mandatory equipment as the 87 km runners.

> 33 km + Nordic walking 33 km (Uzès > Pont du Gard): The same mandatory equipment as for the 87 KM runners is required for participants, except for the headlamp (recommended for Nordic walking participants). (no cups will be provided).

> 18 km (Pont du Gard > Pont du Gard): No mandatory equipment is required. However, a water reserve is strongly recommended due to the distance. Participants will be provided with a refreshment point at the halfway mark, as well as a complete refreshment (food + drink) at the finish (no cups will be provided).

> Hiking 16 km: no mandatory equipment. However, carrying a water reserve is strongly recommended due to the distance. Participants will have a refreshment stop at the halfway point and a full supply of food and drinks upon arrival (no cups will be provided).

Please note that trekking poles are allowed in all race/hiking formats.

For the complete regulations of Veni Vici 2026, link coming soon

Yes. All timed courses will be tracked live using LiveTrail:

> For the 87 km: 7 intermediate checkpoints + finish line.

> For the 52 km: 3 intermediate checkpoints + finish line.

> For the 33 km (run & nordic walking): 2 intermediate checkpoint + finish line.

> For the 18 km: finish line ranking.

We invite you to download the LiveInfo by LiveTrail app, available on the App Store and Google Play, for optimal live tracking of participants. And download the LiveRun app if you are a participant to track and analyze your progress.

Live tracking will be accessible here. 

As most of the Veni Vici courses are point-to-point routes (with different start and finish locations), the organization offers participants the option of being transported to the start of their race or hike. This service is available upon reservation and payment through their online registration area.

The shuttle service works as follows:

> On the 87 KM (RUN)

– Shuttle buses ONE-WAY Nîmes > Uzès (taking you to the race start on Saturday morning, about 1 hour 30 minutes before your start time) / €12

The shuttle departure for the 87 km will be near the Nîmes Arena (detailed information coming soon), heading to Uzès where the race will start. You will be able to stay sheltered until the last minute, as a bag drop will be specifically available for 87 km participants near the start line in Uzès.

Please note: there will be no return shuttle between Nîmes and Uzès after the race. If you are arriving by car, we recommend parking in Nîmes and taking the outbound shuttle to reach the start in Uzès on race morning.

> On the 52 KM (RUN)

– Shuttle buses ONE-WAY 52 km Nîmes > Pont du Gard (taking you to the race start on Saturday morning, about 1 hour 30 minutes before your start time) / €11

The shuttle departure for the 52 km will be near the Nîmes Arena (detailed information coming soon), heading to the Pont du Gard where the race will start. You will be able to stay sheltered until the last minute, as a bag drop will be specifically available for 52 km participants near the start line at the Pont du Gard.

Please note: there will be no return shuttle between Nîmes and the Pont du Gard after the race. If you are arriving by car, we recommend parking in Nîmes and taking the outbound shuttle to reach the start at the Pont du Gard on race morning.

> On the 33 KM (RUN)

– Shuttle buses ONE-WAY Pont du Gard > Uzès (taking you to the race start on Saturday morning, about 1 hour 30 minutes before your start time) / €6

The shuttle departure for the 33 km will be from the Pont du Gard left bank parking area (detailed information coming soon), heading to Uzès where the race will start. You will be able to stay sheltered until the last minute, as a bag drop will be specifically available for 33 km participants near the start line in Uzès.

Please note: there will be no return shuttle between the Pont du Gard and Uzès after the race. If you are arriving by car, we recommend parking at the Pont du Gard and taking the outbound shuttle to reach the start in Uzès on race morning.

> On the 33 KM Nordic walk

– Shuttle buses ONE-WAY Pont du Gard > Uzès (taking you to the race start on Saturday morning, about 1 hour 30 minutes before your start time) / €6

The shuttle departure for the 33 km Nordic walking event will be from the Pont du Gard left bank parking area (detailed information coming soon), heading to Uzès where the start will take place. You will be able to stay sheltered until the last minute, as a bag drop will be specifically available for participants of the 33 km Nordic walking event near the start line in Uzès.

Please note: there will be no return shuttle between the Pont du Gard and Uzès after the race. If you are arriving by car, we recommend parking at the Pont du Gard and taking the outbound shuttle to reach the start in Uzès on race morning.

On the Pont du Gard Site:

– Friday, November 6, 2026: Parking will be exceptionally free at both parking areas (right bank and left bank) for the bib pickup day from 9 AM to 9 PM. Please note that vehicles are not allowed to park overnight at the Pont du Gard site.

– Saturday, November 7, 2026: The parking areas at the Pont du Gard site, which are also open to visitors, are subject to a fee (€9 per vehicle for the entire day, which also grants free access to the site for one year). Payment can be made at the automatic payment machines located near the buildings on each bank, or by credit card at the exit terminals.

Please note that vehicles are not allowed to park on the Pont du Gard site at night.

Great tip: To save time, subscribe to your parking pass for the Pont du Gard site in advance online by going here. Purchasing this subscription will grant you annual access to the Pont du Gard parking lots (left bank and right bank). The vehicle’s license plate used during parking is essential for this subscription.

Park-and-ride facilities (free with non-stop shuttles) will also be set up near the Pont du Gard all day on Saturday, November 7. Their locations will be signposted and detailed parking information will be sent to all participants in advance of the event.

> In Nîmes: All informations regarding parking are available here: www.nimes-stationnement.fr

> In Uzès: Find the list of available car parks here

No need to worry, even if you’re not the type to plan ahead: the department of Gard, which is very touristy, has a wide range of accommodation options. You should be fine even if you’re coming in a group.
The best place to sleep or eat? The best deals and ideas for visits? Since everyone has different tastes and budgets, check out our dedicated page created in partnership with Gard Tourism, where you should be able to find what you’re looking for.

For the bathrooms, the answer is YES. Fixed toilets are available on the Pont du Gard site and toilets will be provided at the starting points in Uzès and at the finish line in Nîmes to satisfy urgent needs before and after the race. Follow the signage on site and you can relax!

For showers, the answer is NO. You can’t have everything in life. On such magical sites as the Pont du Gard or the Arènes de Nîmes, there is not a gymnasium in the immediate vicinity. A hot shower for thousands of participants, impossible!

YES. Physiotherapists and osteopaths will be available at the finish line at the Pont du Gard site and in Nîmes.

Don’t panic, the rankings will be available as soon as the finish line is crossed on our website www.lavenivici.com under the “Results” section and via QR code (smartphone) on the information panels provided for this purpose in the arrival area. A LiveTrail tracking will be accessible here .

YES. A photo report of our organization will be uploaded in the days following the race on our Facebook page, downloadable for free.
Individual photos will also be available for purchase in the days following the event. A link will be sent by email to all participants so they can access their own photos (identification will be done using the bib number).

> In the running events (87 km, 52 km, 33 km and 18 km),the following will be rewarded for both men and women:
– the top 3 in overall ranking
– the first in each category (-20 years / -30 years/ -40 years / -50 years / -60 years / -70 years / +70 years). No cumulative rewards

> In the 33 km Nordic walking event, the top 3 men and top 3 women will be rewarded.

> In the 16 km Hike, there is no ranking or award ceremony for the participants.

The reward ceremony will take place in two parts :

– Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 5:30 pm (time subject to change) at the Pont du Gard Site (right bank – Remoulins) for the 33 km (run and nordic walking) and 18 km races.

– Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 8:00 pm (time subject to change) at the finish line in Nîmes for the 87 km race, as well as for the 52 km

YES-YES-YES! It’s really kind of you to offer, as we have many needs for volunteers: on the race courses, for bib collection, refreshments, and the start-finish areas. We have many interesting tasks to offer you to experience the event from the inside and contribute to its success.

To register as a volunteer, it’s right here !

For any additional information, regardless of the subject, you can send us an email at: volotaire@yeswerun.fr.