Registration procedures, collection of bibs, practical documents, rankings and rewards, timing... Find here all the practical information about the different Comblorane races.
Race registrations
Registrations will be open from Sunday December 1, 2024 to Thursday June 05, 2024 (except Family Race):
- Online (Registration fees for the Njuko platform are the responsibility of the runner).
- By post, by sending your complete file (duly completed registration form, payment by check payable to the Combloux Tourist Office, as well as a copy of your valid license or medical certificate), to the following address: Tourist Office – 49 chemin des Passerands – 74920 COMBLOUX,
- Direct from the Tourist Office reception.
For the Family Race, registrations will be done on site. It will also be possible to register on site for the Kids Race, although we strongly advise you to register in amont because places are not guaranteed:
- Saturday June 07, 2025: from 14:00 p.m. to 17:00 p.m. for participants in the Family Race, as well as for the Kids Race (depending on available places).
- Sunday June 08, 2025: no on-site registration possible.
Prices and price increases
Race format | Until 28 February 2025 | From March 1 to 30 May 2025 | From May 31 to 5 June 2025 |
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XL – 42km | 38 € | 45 € | 50 € |
L – 25km | 25 € | 30 € | 35 € |
M – 15km | 15 € | 20 € | 25 € |
S – 7 km | 10 € | 15 € | 20 € |
The children's races and the Family Race do not change prices. Children's races = €5 / child. Family Race = €5 / family – Access to this race will be offered to participants if they come in disguise (minimum 3 disguise accessories per person).
Race dates and times
Distance | Race date | Race schedule |
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XL – 42km | Sunday, June 8 | Departure 7:00 p.m. |
L – 25km | Sunday, June 8 | Departure 8:30 p.m. |
M – 15km | Sunday, June 8 | Departure 9:00 p.m. |
S – 7 km | Saturday June 7 | Departure 18:30 p.m. |
Family Race | Saturday June 7 | 14pm to 16pm |
Kids Race | Saturday June 7 | From 16 p.m. to 18 p.m.* |
Conditions of participation
Participation in the various races is subject to the minimum age criteria for running the different race formats and the presentation of a medical certificate (more details below).
Number of bibs per race
- XL – 42 km: limited to 300 participants
- L – 25 km: limited to 400 participants
- M – 15 km: limited to 300 participants
- S – 7 km: limited to 200 participants
Minimum age per race
- XL – 42 km: from the U23 Espoir category (born between 2003 and 2005)
- L – 25 km: from the U23 Espoir category (born between 2003 and 2005)
- M – 15 km: from the Junior category (born between 2006 and 2007)
- S – 7 km: from the Cadet U18 category (born between 2008 and 2009)
- Family Race: no minimum age category required, minors must be accompanied by an adult.
- Kids Race: children are aged 4 to 15 and will participate in the race that corresponds to their age category.
Medical certificate
In accordance with article 231-2-1 of the sports code, participation in the competition (XL, L, M and S races) is subject to mandatory presentation:
- Either from a FFA license : Athlé Compétition, Athlé Entreprise, Athlé Running or a “I like running pass” valid on the date of the event. Please note, other licenses issued by the FFA are not accepted.
- Eithera sports license, valid on Comblorane Day, on which must appear, by all means, the non-contraindication to the practice of sport in competition, athletics in competition or running in competition competition. This license must be issued by one of the following federations: FCD, FFSA, FFH, FSPN, ASPTT, FSCF, FSGT, UFOLEP.
- Either a medical certificate of no contraindication to competitive running, dated less than one year from the date of the competition, or its copy. No other document can be accepted to attest to possession of the medical certificate.
The Organizer will keep, for no defined period, the trace of the license presented, or the copy of the certificate. One of these documents must be attached:
- When registering on the website (www.combloux.com),
- Directly at the Tourist Office before Wednesday June 4
All medical certificates must be submitted before Wednesday June 4. No medical certificate will be accepted on the day of the race.
Deadlines for providing your supporting documents
For L and XL races: the document must be sent/provided to the organizer no later than Wednesday June 5. Otherwise, the bib will be canceled without possibility of refund and may be reassigned.
For S and M races: if the document is missing when collecting the bibs, the runner will not be authorized to start the race, the bib will therefore be canceled and may be reassigned.
Mandatory equipment
For the trail XL : personal cup, water reserve of at least 0,5 L, survival blanket, whistle, charged mobile phone, trail shoes or crampons.
For the trail L and trail M : personal cup, water reserve of at least 0,5 L, survival blanket, whistle, charged mobile phone, trail shoes or crampons.
For other formats, only the personal cup and mobile phone are required. Trail shoes or crampons are strongly recommended.
For all races, please bring your bib holder or pins.
A random check of bags will be carried out before departure to verify the presence of mandatory equipment.
Minor participants
Minor athletes must have parental authorization to participate, to be provided upon registration or failing that, upon collection of bibs. A parental authorization model can be provided by the organizer, you must first send a request for a model to [email protected].
Withdrawal, resale or transfer of bibs
All commitment is personal. No transfer of registration is permitted for any reason. Any person returning their bib to a third person will be held responsible in the event of an accident occurring or caused by the latter during the event. Any person with a bib acquired in violation of these regulations may be disqualified. The organization declines all responsibility in the event of an accident in this type of situation. The bib must be fully legible during the race and hung on the front using safety pins or bib belt, allowing it to be maintained and visible.
It is possible to withdraw until Friday May 30, 2025, for medical reasons, upon presentation of medical proof. Reimbursement will be made up to the amount paid during registration less the €1 registration fee. If you decide not to participate, contact us promptly at [email protected] so that bibs can be reallocated to people on the waiting list.
Race transfer
It is possible to transfer the registration of the same person, already registered, for a race format other than the one initially chosen.
- For the transfer of a format from a smaller distance to a greater one, the surcharge of the current rate will be payable.
- For the transfer of a format from a greater distance to a smaller one, no additional fare will be charged, but no reimbursement of the fare difference will be possible.
Packet/Bib Pick up
It will be possible to collect your bib:
- Friday June 06, 2025: from 9 a.m. to 13 p.m. at the Terre de Running store in Sallanches, then from 14 p.m. to 19 p.m. at the exhibition village near the biotope body of water for XL, L, M and S races.
- Saturday June 07, 2025: from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m. at the expo village
- Sunday June 08, 2025: from 6am for the day's races


Access to the start of the races
At La Comblorane, in addition to running, it is better to leave on time! The village as well as the departures and arrivals are located at Combloux biotope lake. To get there:
Where to park?
Find below the parking suggestions that we recommend once you arrive in Combloux.
- Parking of the Crystals
- Field at the end of the body of water biotope
- Combloux Town Hall car park
- Parking de la Princesse (2,3 km away)
- Brons car park (4,6 km away)
Leaderboards and awards
Timing is provided by a professional organization, only for the XL, L, M and S trails. No timing for the Family Race and the Kids Race.
Race results will be available online at the beginning of the week after the race.
Standings
- For XL, L, M and S trails: men's and women's scratch classification. The rewards will be awarded to the first 3 men and women in each race. Checks will be carried out on the route. Any classified rider who does not pass one or more checkpoints will be disqualified and removed from the rankings. If 2 people racing for the podium cross the finish line at the same time, the ranking will be determined according to the timing.
- For the Kids Race, ranking of the first 3 boys and 3 girls, for each race. The prize giving will take place at the end of all the races.
Rewards
Following the establishment of the rankings, the podium ceremony to present the awards will take place in the race village from 19 p.m. on Saturday and around noon on Sunday.
Post-race meals and showers
At the end of the various XL, L and M races, a post-race meal will be served. Don't throw away your bib, it's what you'll use to enjoy your meal! For the S race, the meal is optional when registering at a cost of €10.
- Saturday June 7 for S races: meal from 19 p.m.
- Sunday June 8 for XL, L and M races: from 12 p.m.
A paid refreshment bar will also be available on site. Accompanying persons will have the possibility to purchase an additional meal, on site directly from the service provider in charge of meals (Boucherie Traiteur Chez Flo). Meal rate: €10 on Saturday evening / €12 on Sunday lunchtime. And for a sweet treat, meet at the Isa'bella Crêpes food truck in the exhibition village all weekend!
Toilets and showers are available on site within the biotope water body for those who would like to use the toilet.