The 2026 Grand Raid du Ventoux brought an elite international field to the technical trails of the Vaucluse for a high-speed battle across the “Giant of Provence.” This edition saw Andy Symonds deliver a masterclass in pacing to take the 100M title, while Jennifer Lemoine dominated the women’s race from the start.
The 100K saw Baptiste Chassagne and Ida-Sophie Hegemann power through the limestone ridges, while Nashon Kiplimo and Tove Alexandersson set a blistering pace in the 50K through the Dentelles de Montmirail. These 2026 Race Highlights document the intense transitions between heat and wind as runners fought through the cedar forests and the iconic lunar landscapes.
From the night start in Malaucène to the final sprints into the finish line, this record captures the performances that defined the 2026 edition in one of France’s most demanding environments.
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Probably the best race ❤
In the iconic place ventoux❤
Hopefully we can get a full video of this one utmb ❤