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Women’s Trail Day: The global initiative bringing female runners together and boosting gender parity in trail running
The Women’s Trail Day (ITRA) is a global initiative aimed at gender equity in trail running. The dual format (global joint run + flagship event in Chamonix) brought together thousands of female runners and generated over 500 community posts. This successful mobilization, aimed at making trail running more accessible, is nominated for the Trail Running Awards.
Project 0 to 100: The science of ultra-endurance in the fight against a sedentary lifestyle
Project 0 to 100 (Guillaume Millet) is an 18-month scientific study aimed at transforming 40 sedentary individuals into CCC® (100 km) finishers. The program combines in-depth medical monitoring with progressive training (École de Trail) to measure the impact of the activity on health and quality of life. Supported by an inclusive component (Project 0 to 40), the project aims to inspire the fight against a sedentary lifestyle.
From Asphalt to Summit: Trail running as a social elevator and tool for youth empowerment
"Du Bitume au Sommet" uses trail running as a vehicle for inclusion for Annecy youth (ages 13–18). The hybrid model combines social runs and a Trail Academy supervised by elite athletes, proving that mountain access is a powerful lever for empowerment. Certified as an Impact 2024 project and supported by Adidas Terrex, it serves as a model for social inclusion through sports.
SheRACES: The organization placing gender equality at the heart of race policies
SheRACES, a non-profit organization, advocates for women's equity in trail running. Its advocacy led UTMB to adopt an industry-standard Child Welcome Policy and operational standards (period products, equal prize money) across its global circuit. This structural work for inclusion inspires other major organizers, confirming the impact of SheRACES.
Team Adaptive: Structural inclusion as the new standard in global ultra-running
Team Adaptive (UTMB Group) establishes inclusion as a new standard in global ultra-running. The initiative relies on a structured protocol (same rules, same course, supported assistance) and an elite mentoring program. With a high success rate, the project stands out as a reproducible model aimed at unifying the community beyond disabilities.
Oxfam Trailwalker: A model of collective commitment against poverty and inequalities
The Oxfam Trailwalker is a unique model of civic engagement: teams embark on a long-distance endurance challenge (100 km) conditional on fundraising for Oxfam France. This initiative merges sporting achievement with structural solidarity, creating a sustainable and highly mobilized community against inequality.
Para Team Salomon: Inclusion through technical innovation and adaptive performance
The Para Team Salomon spearheads the Adaptive Project, a unique inclusion initiative in trail running. In partnership with Airbus and the École des Mines d'Albi, the team develops low-cost, high-performance racing prosthetics, notably using aerospace-grade carbon. The initiative aims to make performance accessible and is nominated for the Trail Running Awards.