Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt.
The shortest distance at the Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt is a fast race with one real obstacle: after three mostly downhill kilometres, a ramp of just under 400 metres at around ten percent blocks the way. Take it under control and you can run hard from the top all the way to the finish.
Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt 2027: Course, Route Profile & Map
From the Stade Georges Gallois in Menucourt the course rises gently, gaining less than 20 metres over the first 600 metres. Then the ground starts working for you: in two steps it falls to its low point of around 70 metres at km 3.3, and the small undulations on the way barely slow you down.
At km 3.4 comes the stretch that defines this course. Over 380 metres the ramp lifts you almost 40 metres, touching about 14 percent at its steepest. Above it you run on rolling ground at 100 to 110 metres until the last climb arrives at km 6.75. It is a little over 400 metres long and the only other uphill of any weight, after which the course drifts slightly downhill to the finish.
The race runs through the countryside and forests around Menucourt, and you will not have them to yourself: just under 500 people came to the event in 2026, more than 100 of them for the 8 km. With a little over 100 metres of climbing this is the most approachable of the three courses, although you share the steep ramp with the 13 km and 20 km runners. You simply reach it on much fresher legs.
| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km 0.1 | 0.5 km | 3.3 % | 6.1 % | +17 m | — |
| km 3.4 | 0.4 km | 9.9 % | 14.4 % | +37 m | — |
| km 6.8 | 0.4 km | 5.1 % | 10.3 % | +22 m | — |
Climb categories follow the road-cycling convention and rate the terrain itself (length and gradient) regardless of sport: Cat. 4 marks the easiest rated climbs, Cat. 1 the hardest, and HC (hors catégorie, “beyond categorization”) is reserved for the most brutal ascents. Short climbs below the Cat. 4 threshold stay unrated.
How to pace Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt.
Start under control
The slope straight after the start is gentle enough to run calmly in rhythm. The next two and a half kilometres hold this course's trap: the falling ground hands you speed you only pay for at the bottom, and at the bottom stands the ramp. Run this section fluidly, but so that you are still breathing easily at km 3.
Hold your rhythm
The ramp decides the race, less on the climb itself than in the minutes after it. Shorten your stride, walk the steepest metres if you have to, and arrive at the top able to drop straight back into a run. Over so short a distance no downhill gives back what a collapse between km 4 and km 6 costs.
Spend what is left
The rolling section above is the place to lift the effort, because there are no big height changes left to break your cadence. You can then attack the last climb from km 6.75 without holding back: beyond it there is only gently falling ground.
Training plan for Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt: 12-week build
Build the base
Most age-group runners will be out for 40 to 60 minutes, which puts the effort just below or at threshold. Before halfway the ramp drops a short anaerobic spike into this evenly hard effort, and you have to absorb it without losing pace for everything that follows.
Train race pace
The race turns on the transition at km 3.4: fast into it, steeply up, straight back to race pace at the top. That pattern is easy to rehearse. Find a slope of 300 to 400 metres at around ten percent and follow each hill rep with a few minutes at race pace on flat ground rather than dropping straight into a recovery jog. Four to six rounds per session are enough as long as your stride stays clean after the hill.
Rehearse the course
Fast running on gently falling ground also pays off, since a little over 40 percent of the course heads downhill. Short downhill tempo sections sharpen your cadence and accustom your quads to the load that would otherwise leave you tired at the foot of the ramp.
Arrive fresh
With the race on 21 March, the key sessions fall in February and the first weeks of March. Move your hill work off-road early and run at least once a week away from tarmac: if you have spent the winter only on the road, you will feel the unfamiliar work in your ankles and calves very quickly on a trail.
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Everything about Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt.
How long is Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt?
Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt is 8 km long. That distance shapes how much aerobic endurance, pace durability, and race-specific work belong in the training plan.
How much elevation gain does Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt have?
Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt has around 117 m of elevation gain over 8 km. That affects pacing, muscular load, and preparation for late-race sections.
What is the route profile of Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt?
Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt is classified as Rolling, averaging 14.6 vertical metres per kilometre. 26% of the route is flat, 22% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 6% is steeper than 6%.
What climbs does Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt have?
The hardest climb of Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt starts at kilometre 3.4, runs for 0.4 km at an average of 9.9% and gains 37 metres. 3 climbs are mapped in total.
Is Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt a loop course?
No, Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt is a point-to-point course: start and finish are in different places.
Is there a GPX file for the Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt course?
Yes. The Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt course is on this page as a free GPX download — ready to import into Garmin, Wahoo, Komoot, Strava or any other app that reads GPX.
How should I prepare for Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt?
Preparation for Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt should account for 8 km, 117 m of elevation gain, current training load, and available training time. An adaptive plan helps place key sessions without ignoring recovery and real life.
What pacing strategy works for Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt?
The pacing strategy for Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt should reflect 8 km, 117 m of elevation gain, and your current fitness. Start controlled and keep margin for sections where the profile or fatigue makes target pace harder.
When does Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt take place?
Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt takes place on March 21, 2027.
Where does Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt take place?
Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt takes place in Menucourt, France.
Which distances does Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt offer?
Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt offers 3 distances — Trail 8 km: 8 km; Trail 13 km: 13 km; Trail 20 km: 20 km.
How do I register for Trail de Rev7 - Menucourt?
Registration runs through the organiser: rev7-menucourt.fr. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
