Courses
- Date : Saturday, November 7th, 2026
- Distance : 87 km
- Sport : trail running
- Elevation gain : 2250 meters D+
- Bib pickup : Friday, November 6th, 2026 from 9:00am to 9:00pm at the Pont du Gard site (left bank), and on race day from 6:00am
- Start : 7:30am – Uzès (30) – subject to change
- Finish : Nîmes (30)
- Shuttle bus (€12): departure from the Nîmes Arena on the morning of the race to take you to the start in Uzès.
- Bag drop: free for all participants.
- Refreshment stations: 6 aid stations on the race + 1 full refreshments at the finish line
- Cut-off times : 7 cut-off times (eliminatory) will be implemented based on an average speed of 5.5 km/h (see details here)
- Participant gifts: Veni Vici collector T-shirt + souvenir medal
- Minimum age: born before December 31st, 2006
- Fee (excluding options) : 111€
- UTMB® Index :
The 87 km race is the queen distance of the VENI VICI. The most beautiful and varied route, offering a true festival of Roman heritage, and because, as the saying goes, “the longer it is, the better it gets!” You’ll run the entire length of the Roman aqueduct upstream, in the opposite direction of the channel that supplied water to Nîmes more than 2,000 years ago.
After a Saturday morning start at the foot of the magnificent medieval Duchy of Uzès, you’ll immediately be immersed in the atmosphere of the Roman aqueduct in the Eure Valley, where it once began. Then comes a unique climb through the surrounding hills before heading toward the villages of Saint-Maximin and Argilliers. A few early climbs will quickly remind you what you signed up for. Take it easy, young centurion, the road is still long at this stage!
After winding through hills filled with the scents of thyme and rosemary, you’ll pass the stone quarries of Vers, where the blocks used to build the Pont du Gard were extracted. Then comes a true festival of Roman heritage after the typical village of Vers-Pont-du-Gard, with a succession of remains from the aqueduct’s arches, leading all the way to the Pont du Gard, which you will cross 2,000 years after the Roman soldiers once did. A guaranteed thrill, with an aid station arriving at just the right moment to recharge your batteries.
You’ll then enjoy a festival of climbs and descents to recover from the excitement, passing through villages and magical sites: Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard, the remarkable underground tunnels of Sernhac carved by the Romans (where water once flowed toward Nîmes), and the castles of Lédenon and Cabrières.
When you reach the entrance to Nîmes and the charming Mas d’Escattes municipal park, you’ll know the finish is getting close! The final stretch toward Nemausus will be playful and a little leg-breaking — but we know you like that. You’ll rediscover the Roman atmosphere at the foot of the famous Tour Magne, before flying down the slope of the lush Jardins de la Fontaine, passing by the Maison Carrée, and finishing with a final sprint inside the millennia-old Arena of Roman Nîmes, which will definitely leave your legs in pieces.
Then you’ll be free to shout: “I came, I conquered… I survived!” And if the emotion takes over, just let it all out — it was simply so beautiful and so good. Those Romans were definitely crazy. Absolutely exhilarating!
Before registering, we invite you to read the VENI VICI race regulations here:
> COURSE 87 KM (2200m D+)
[ 2026 routes are subject to change. ]
[ Do not rely on the elevation gain indicated on Openrunner below. The mapping tool—which we love otherwise—has some difficulty capturing the countless steep climbs that characterize the challenging and dynamic terrain of the Veni Vici. We won’t hold it against them, as the routes drawn in our beautiful Gard scrubland have left many participants bewildered. ]
- Date : Saturday, November 7th 2026
- Distance : 52 km
- Sport : trail running
- Elevation gain : 1470 meters D+
- Bib pickup : Friday, Novembre 6th 2026 from 9:00am to 9:00pm on the Pont du Gard site (left bank) and on race day from 6:00am
- Start : 8:00am – Pont du Gard – left bank (30) – subject to change
- Finish : Nîmes (30)
- Paid shuttle bus (€11): departure from the Nîmes Arena on race morning to take you to the start at the Pont du Gard
- Bag drop: free for all participants
- Aid stations : 3 aid stations on the race + 1 full refreshments at the finish line
- Cut-off times : 4 cut-off times (eliminatory) will be implemented based on an average speed of 5 km/h (see details here)
- Participant gifts: Veni Vici collector T-shirt + souvenir medal.
- Mini age : born before December 31st, 2006
- Fee (excluding options) : 72 €
- UTMB® Index :
This 52 km solo race is the perfect way to discover the Veni Vici. A “marathon-plus” distance that sits right between the full 87 km VENI VICI challenge (which can intimidate some) and the 33 km, which others might find a little too short. After a majestic and historic start at the foot of the Pont du Gard, you’ll quickly get straight into the action.
Get ready for a festival of climbs and descents in the first 10 kilometers, passing through villages and magical sites: Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard, the remarkable underground tunnels of Sernhac carved by the Romans (where water once flowed toward Nîmes), and the castles of Lédenon and Cabrières.
When you reach the entrance of Nîmes and the charming Mas d’Escattes municipal park, you’ll know the finish is getting close! The final stretch toward Nemausus will be playful and a little leg-breaking. You’ll rediscover the Roman atmosphere at the foot of the famous Tour Magne, before flying down the slope of the lush Jardins de la Fontaine, finishing with a final sprint in Roman Nîmes that will definitely leave your legs in pieces.
Then, of course, you’ll be free to shout: “I came, I conquered… I survived!” And if the emotion takes over, just let it all out, it was simply so beautiful and so good. Those Romans were definitely crazy. Absolutely exhilarating!
Before registering, we invite you to read la VENI VICI regulations here:
> COURSE 52 KM (1470m D+)
[ 2026 routes are subject to change. ]
[ Do not rely on the elevation gain indicated on Openrunner below. The mapping tool—which we love otherwise—has some difficulty capturing the countless steep climbs that characterize the challenging and dynamic terrain of the Veni Vici. We won’t hold it against them, as the routes drawn in our beautiful Gard scrubland have left many participants bewildered. ]
- Date : Saturday, November 7th, 2026
- Distance : 33 km
- Sport: trail running
- Elevation gain: 715 meters D+
- Bib pickup: Friday, November 6th, 2026 from 9:00am to 9:00pm at the Pont du Gard site (left bank), and on race day from 6:00am
- Start: 10:00am – Uzès (30) – subject to change
- Finish: Pont du Gard – right bank, Vers-Pont-du-Gard (30)
- Paid shuttle bus (€6): Departure from the Pont du Gard (left bank) on the morning of the race to take you to the start in Uzès
- Bag drop: free for all participants
- Refreshment stations: 2 aid stations on the race + 1 full refreshments at the finish line
- Cut-off times : 3 cut-off times (eliminatory) will be implemented based on an average speed of 5.4 km/h (see details here)
- Participant gifts: Veni Vici collector T-shirt + souvenir medal
- Minimum age: born before December 31st, 2006
- Fee (excluding options): 49 €
- UTMB® Index :
The 33 km race is the perfect compromise for those who are not quite ready yet to tackle the full VENI VICI challenge (87 km) or the 52 km between the Pont du Gard and Nîmes. You’ll start on Saturday in the late morning at the foot of the magnificent Duchy of Uzès, under the (usually) generous southern sun, following the reverse direction of last year’s course.
You’ll immediately be immersed in the lush green surroundings of the Eure Valley, where the Roman aqueduct supplying Nîmes once began. Then you’ll pass through the charming villages of Saint-Maximin and Argilliers, crossing hills filled with the scents of thyme and rosemary.
Look down, then lift your head as you approach the village of Vers-Pont-du-Gard: you’ll have the chance to run through the aqueduct’s channel and alongside the quarries where the stones used to build the Pont du Gard were extracted (and which are still visible today). Quite something!
Then comes a true celebration of Roman heritage, with a succession of aqueduct arch remains, leading to the final crossing of the majestic Pont du Gard, where the finish line awaits at its foot. Two thousand years of history await you and a triumphant smile, young centurion! 🏛️
Before registering, we invite you to read la VENI VICI regulations here:
> COURSE 33 KM (715m D+)
[ 2026 routes are subject to change. ]
[ Do not rely on the elevation gain indicated on Openrunner below. The mapping tool—which we love otherwise—has some difficulty capturing the countless steep climbs that characterize the challenging and dynamic terrain of the Veni Vici. We won’t hold it against them, as the routes drawn in our beautiful Gard scrubland have left many participants bewildered. ]
- Date : Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Distance : 33 km
- Sports practice : Nordic walking (timed event)
- Elevation gain : 715 meters D+
- Bib collection : Friday, November 6, 2026, from 9:00am to 9:00pm at the Pont du Gard site (left bank), then on D-Day from 6:00am
- Start : 12:15am – Uzès (30) – subject to change
- Finish : Pont du Gard (30)
- Paid shuttle bus (€6): Departure from the Pont du Gard (left bank) on the morning of the race to take you to the start in Uzès.
- Bag drop: free for all participants
- Aid stations : 2 aid stations along the route + 1 full aid station at the finish line
- Cut-off times : 3 cut-off times (eliminatory) will be implemented based on an average speed of 4.2 km/h (see details here)
- Participant gifts: Veni Vici collector T-shirt + souvenir medal
- Mini age : Born before 31.12.2006
- Fee (excluding options) : 49 €
And why should runners have all the fun? This 33 km Nordic walking event, designed for sporty walkers who don’t like to take it slow, will allow participants to challenge the clock and use their poles (allowed but not mandatory) if they wish. Otherwise, everything is the same as for the 33 km runners: a Saturday morning start at the foot of the magnificent Duchy of Uzès, under the (usually) generous southern sun, and this year the course follows the reverse direction of last year’s route.
You’ll immediately be immersed in a lush green atmosphere in the Eure Valley, where the Roman aqueduct that supplied Nîmes once began. Then you will pass through the charming villages of Saint-Maximin and Argilliers, crossing hills scented with thyme and rosemary.
Look down, then lift your head as you approach the village of Vers-Pont-du-Gard: you’ll have the unique opportunity to run through the aqueduct’s channel and alongside the quarries where the stones used to build the Pont du Gard were extracted (and which are still visible today). Quite something!
Then comes a true celebration of Roman heritage, with a succession of aqueduct arch remains, leading all the way to the final crossing of the majestic Pont du Gard, where the finish line awaits at its foot. Two thousand years of history await you — and a triumphant smile, young centurion! 🏛️
Before registering, we invite you to familiarize yourself with the VENI VICI regulations here :
> NORDIC WALKING ROUTE 33 KM (715m D+)
[ 2026 routes are subject to change. ]
[ Do not rely on the elevation gain indicated on Openrunner below. The mapping tool—which we love otherwise—has some difficulty capturing the countless steep climbs that characterize the challenging and dynamic terrain of the Veni Vici. We won’t hold it against them, as the routes drawn in our beautiful Gard scrubland have left many participants bewildered. ]
- Date : saturday 7th november 2026
- Distance : 18 km
- Sport : trail running
- Elevation gain : 525 meters D+
- Bib pickup : Friday, November 6, 2026, from 9:00am to 9:00pm at the Pont du Gard site (left bank), then on D-Day from 6:00am
- Start : 2:00pm – left bank, Vers-Pont-du-Gard (30) – subject to change
- Finish : Pont du Gard, right bank
- Refreshment stop : 2 aid station along the way + full aid station at the finish line
- Cut-off times : 3 cut-off times (eliminatory) will be implemented based on an average speed of 4.7 km/h (see details here)
- Minimum age : Born before 31.12.2008
- Participant gifts: Veni Vici collector T-shirt + souvenir medal
- Price (excluding options) : 37 €
- UTMB® Index :
The 18 km is the ideal distance to discover VENI VICI while running. Even non-initiated and occasional runners have their place on this route with a reasonable elevation gain (525m D+) and difficulty level. It’s a good introduction before aiming for longer distances in the following years.
The atmosphere will be set from the outset with a start at the foot of the imposing Pont du Gard on Saturday early afternoon under inevitably Mediterranean sun. It’s hard to find a more magical setting! You’ll take in the best of both the right and left bank sides on a playful, energetic, and verdant route that will introduce you to the finest of the Pont du Gard site and elevate you to overlook the monument listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. An unforgettable experience!
Before registering, we invite you to read la VENI VICI regulations here :
> COURSE 18 KM (525 m D+)
[ Do not rely on the elevation gain indicated on Openrunner below. The mapping tool—which we love otherwise—has some difficulty capturing the countless steep climbs that characterize the challenging and dynamic terrain of the Veni Vici. We won’t hold it against them, as the routes drawn in our beautiful Gard scrubland have left many participants bewildered. ]
[ 2026 routes are subject to change. ]
- Date : Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Distance : 16 km
- Sports practice : hiking
- Elevation gain : 445 meters D+
- Bib collection : Friday, November 6, 2026, from 9:00am to 9:00pm at the Pont du Gard site (left bank), and on the day of the event from 6:00am
- Start : 9:30am – left bank Pont du Gard (30) – subject to change
- Finish : Pont du Gard, right bank – Remoulins (30)
- Aid stations : 2 aid station along the route + 1 full aid station at the finish line
- Cut-off times : 3 cut-off times (eliminatory) will be implemented based on an average speed of 2.5 km/h (see details here)
- Minimum age : Born before 31.12.2019
- Fee (excluding options) : 35 €
We want VENI VICI to be a beautiful, popular, and friendly event, not only reserved for runners but also showcasing the Gard region. This is achieved with the new ‘hike’ formula, open to ages 7 and up, offering a best-of experience of the Pont du Gard site. It’s okay to love nature, history, heritage, and not worry about the clock!
This hike, perfect for families, is an ideal way to discover the most iconic part of the Nîmes aqueduct, built in the 1st century, at your own pace, without time constraints. It’s suitable for individuals, friends, or families, as long as they were born before December 31, 2019.
On an unprecedented hiking trail that showcases the stunning environment of the Pont du Gard site, you’ll experience a true sports course (445 meters elevation gain), slightly smoother and less technical than the 18 km run.
Like all other participants, you’ll enjoy a lovely refreshment station and a delicious beer or lemonade brewed by a local artisan to ‘replay the match’ as a team at the finish line.
Before registering, we invite you to familiarize yourself with the VENI VICI regulations here :
> HIKING ROUTE 16 KM (445M D+)
[2026 routes are subject to change.]
[Do not rely on the elevation gain indicated on Openrunner below. The mapping tool—which we love otherwise—has some difficulty capturing the countless steep climbs that characterize the challenging and dynamic terrain of the Veni Vici. We won’t hold it against them, as the routes drawn in our beautiful Gard scrubland have left many participants bewildered.]
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