NORD TRAIL MONTS DE FLANDRES — 2027 EDITION

 

Article 1 — Organisation

The Nord Trail Monts de Flandres, hereinafter referred to as the “NTMF”, is organised by the Environnement Sport Nature association.

The 2027 edition will take place on Sunday 25 April 2027, starting from Saint-Jans-Cappel, in the Monts de Flandres.

The organiser reserves the right to amend these regulations whenever circumstances require, particularly for regulatory, administrative, health, weather or safety reasons.

Any significant changes will be communicated to participants through the organiser’s official communication channels.

Participation in any NTMF race implies full and unconditional acceptance of these regulations.

 

Article 2 — Races, distances and start times

The NTMF 2027 offers seven races:

La Découverte / 13 km / 280 m elevation gain / start at 8:00 am

Le Challenge / 25 km / 550 m elevation gain / start at 9:00 am

L’Expérience / 30 km night race / 710 m elevation gain / start at 4:00 am

Le Mythique / 42 km / 990 m elevation gain / start at 10:00 am

L’Aventure / 59 km / 1,150 m elevation gain / start at 7:00 am

L’Ultra / 80 km / 1,500 m elevation gain / start at 6:00 am

L’Ultime Défi / 115 km / 2,150 m elevation gain / start at 2:00 am

The 30 km night race is entirely self-supported, with no organised aid stations along the course.

The courses include trails, paths, roads and private tracks that are exceptionally made accessible for the NTMF.

Some sections cross private property or areas opened specifically for the event. Out of respect for landowners and the permissions granted to the organiser, these sections must not be used outside the event.

 

Article 3 — Age requirements

The age requirements for participation are as follows:

13 km: participants must be at least 18 years old during 2027, i.e. born in 2009 or earlier.

25, 30, 42, 59, 80 and 115 km: participants must be at least 20 years old during 2027, i.e. born in 2007 or earlier.

Participants in the 42, 59, 80 and 115 km races must carry a valid identity document, as these courses include sections in Belgium.

 

Article 4 — FFA licence and Pass Prévention Santé

Adult participants must provide one of the supporting documents accepted under the regulations of the French Athletics Federation (FFA) in force on the date of the event.

The following are accepted in particular:

• a valid FFA licence accepted for participation in the event;

• or, for participants who do not hold an eligible licence, a valid Pass Prévention Santé (PPS) in accordance with federation regulations.

Foreign participants must also comply with the French regulatory requirements applicable on the date of the event.

The applicable requirements will be those of the FFA regulations in force on 25 April 2027. In the event of regulatory changes between publication of these regulations and the race, the new provisions will apply.

 

Article 5 — Registration

Registrations must be completed exclusively through the official registration platform designated by the organiser.

All registrations are personal and nominative.

No registrations will be accepted on race day.

Participants are responsible for the accuracy of the information provided when registering and for the supporting documents submitted.

Any falsification of supporting documents or fraudulent use of a document may result in cancellation of the registration or disqualification of the participant.

 

Article 6 — Entry fees

Entry fees for the 2027 edition are as follows:

13 km: €26

25 km: €37

30 km night race: €42

42 km: €52

59 km: €59

80 km: €80

115 km: €105

Any platform fees, optional services or additional services will be specified during registration.

 

Article 7 — Cancellation, refunds and bib resale

All registrations are personal, firm and final.

Unless the participant has purchased the cancellation option described below, no refund will be provided in the event of injury, illness, personal unavailability or any other reason given by the participant.

An official resale platform may be made available to allow participants to sell and purchase race bibs through a secure process.

No private exchange or transfer of bibs between individuals is permitted outside the official procedure.

Any participant starting the race with another person’s bib without officially transferring the registration may be disqualified.

Cancellation option

A cancellation option costing €12 is offered at the time of registration for the following races:

• 42 km;

• 59 km;

• 80 km;

• 115 km.

The refund conditions, required supporting documents, deadlines and any administration fees are those specified when purchasing this option.

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Article 8 — Cancellation or modification of the event

The organiser may be required to modify, postpone, interrupt or cancel all or part of the event, particularly in the event of:

• force majeure;

• an administrative or prefectural decision;

• dangerous weather conditions;

• risks to participant safety;

• or any circumstances beyond the organiser’s control.

The financial conditions applicable in the event of modification, postponement or cancellation are defined in the Terms and Conditions of Sale applicable to registration.

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Article 9 — Bib collection

Race bibs for all distances will be available for collection:

Friday 23 April 2027: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm

Saturday 24 April 2027: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Location:

Salle des Sports
Chemin Haut
Saint-Jans-Cappel

 

NO RACE BIBS MAY BE COLLECTED ON SUNDAY 25 APRIL 2027.

A third party may collect a participant’s bib by presenting the supporting documents required by the organiser.

A legible copy or photograph of the participant’s identity document displayed on a smartphone may be accepted.

If a bib delivery option is offered during registration, the applicable arrangements will be specified when this option is purchased.

 

Article 10 — Wearing the race bib and timing

The race bib must be worn on the chest or abdomen and remain fully visible throughout the event.

It must be worn over clothing and may not be attached to a backpack.

The number, information and logos displayed on the bib must not be concealed, cut or altered.

Electronic timing is provided using a timing chip associated with the race bib.

Participants must ensure that the timing device is not folded, damaged or altered.

Checkpoints will be installed along the courses. Failure to pass through a checkpoint may result in verification and, where the participant has failed to follow the official course, a penalty or disqualification.

 

Article 11 — Start and race briefing

Participants must enter their starting area no later than 20 minutes before the scheduled start time.

A briefing will take place approximately 15 minutes before each start to remind participants of:

• the main safety instructions;

• any course changes;

• important information relating to the race.

Participants must follow the instructions given by the organiser, race officials and course marshals.

 

Article 12 — Mandatory equipment

Each participant must carry the equipment required for their race distance and appropriate for the expected weather conditions.

Mandatory equipment may be checked before the start or during the race.

13 km

• minimum water supply: 0.5 litre;

• reusable drinking container for the aid station.

 

25 km

• minimum water supply: 0.5 litre;

• suitable food supply;

• reusable drinking container.

 

30 km night race

The 30 km night race is entirely self-supported.

Participants must carry:

• sufficient water to complete the race;

• food supplies;

• a working headlamp;

• a charged mobile phone;

• an emergency blanket;

• clothing suitable for the weather conditions;

• a reusable drinking container.

 

42, 59, 80 and 115 km

Participants must carry:

• minimum water supply: 1.5 litres;

• food supplies;

• a charged mobile phone;

• an emergency blanket;

• a whistle;

• a waterproof jacket suitable for the weather conditions;

• a reusable drinking container.

 

A headlamp is mandatory for:

• the 115 km;

• the 30 km night race;

• the 80 km.

 

A valid identity document is mandatory on courses crossing into Belgium:

• 42 km;

• 59 km;

• 80 km;

• 115 km.

The organiser reserves the right to adapt the mandatory equipment list according to weather forecasts or specific circumstances.

Any changes will be communicated to participants before the start.

 

Article 13 — Poles, animals and accompanying persons

The use of walking or trail-running poles is prohibited on all races.

Participants may not race with a dog or any other animal, even on a lead.

Accompanying participants by mountain bike or bicycle is not permitted on the courses.

 

Article 14 — Aid stations

The following aid stations are planned:

 

13 km

No aid station along the course.

Aid station at the finish.

 

25 km

1 aid station:

• km 13: Moulin de Boeschèpe.

 

30 km night race

No aid stations along the course.

Entirely self-supported race.

 

42 km

2 aid stations:

• km 21.6: Moulin de Boeschèpe;

• km 34.7: Cosmos car park, Mont Rouge, Belgium.

 

59 km

3 aid stations:

• km 17.7: water station;

• km 38.1: Moulin de Boeschèpe;

• km 51: Cosmos car park, Mont Rouge.

 

80 km

4 aid stations:

• km 17.7: water station;

• km 38.1: Moulin de Boeschèpe;

• km 51: Cosmos car park, Mont Rouge;

• km 60.4: Kemmel, Belgium.

 

115 km

6 aid stations:

• km 17.7: water station;

• km 32.9: Saint-Sylvestre-Cappel;

• km 61: Eecke;

• km 74.5: Moulin de Boeschèpe;

• km 87.8: Cosmos car park, Mont Rouge;

• km 98: Kemmel, Belgium.

An aid station is also provided at the finish.

Article 15 — Cups and self-sufficiency

No disposable cups will be provided at aid stations.

Each participant must carry their own reusable drinking container, such as:

• reusable cup;

• soft flask;

• bottle;

• hydration bladder.

Unofficial outside refreshments are prohibited.

Personal assistance along the course is prohibited except in areas and under conditions expressly authorised by the organiser.

 

Article 16 — Cut-off times

The cut-off times are as follows.

 

115 km — start at 2:00 am

• Moulin de Boeschèpe — km 74.5: 1:00 pm

• Cosmos — km 87.8: 3:20 pm

• Kemmel — km 98: 5:20 pm

• finish: before 8:30 pm

Maximum race time: 18 hours 30 minutes

 

80 km — start at 6:00 am

• Cosmos — km 50: 1:40 pm

• Kemmel — km 63: 4:00 pm

• finish: before 8:30 pm

Maximum race time: 14 hours 30 minutes

 

59 km — start at 7:00 am

Finish before 6:30 pm.

Maximum race time: 11 hours 30 minutes.

 

42 km — start at 10:00 am

Finish before 6:30 pm.

Maximum race time: 8 hours 30 minutes.

 

30 km night race — start at 4:00 am

Finish before 11:00 am.

Maximum race time: 7 hours.

 

25 km — start at 9:00 am

Finish before 1:30 pm.

Maximum race time: 4 hours 30 minutes.

 

13 km — start at 8:00 am

Finish before 12:30 pm.

Maximum race time: 4 hours 30 minutes.

 

Any participant arriving at a checkpoint after the cut-off time may be stopped by the organiser.

The participant must then follow the organiser’s instructions regarding their return to the finish area.

 

Article 17 — Withdrawal

Any participant wishing to withdraw from the race must inform the person in charge of the nearest checkpoint or the nearest member of the organising team.

Participants must never leave the course without informing the organiser.

Depending on the circumstances, the organiser will inform the participant of the arrangements for returning to the finish area.

For safety reasons, participants must remain contactable until their withdrawal has been officially recorded.

 

Article 18 — 115 km aid station / drop bag

Participants in the 115 km race may leave a drop bag in Saint-Jans-Cappel before the start.

Drop bags may be deposited between 1:00 am and 1:40 am.

The bags will be transported to the aid station at Boeschèpe.

Practical arrangements regarding the deposit, identification, transportation and collection of bags will be detailed in the 2027 Runner’s Guide.

 

Article 19 — Bag storage, toilets and showers

A bag storage facility is available to participants in the FLOW hall, in the finish area.

Toilets are available near the start and finish areas and at certain aid stations.

Showers are available in a hall located near the finish area.

Participants are advised to allow sufficient time to use the toilets due to the number of runners gathering before the starts.

 

Article 20 — Rankings and prizes

Results will be established using the organiser’s official timing system.

Results will be published on the website or on the results platform designated by the organiser.

An overall ranking will be established for each race.

Podium arrangements and prizes for the 2027 edition will be communicated by the organiser.

 

Article 21 — Parking and access

Participants are strongly encouraged to park in Bailleul.

Parking options will be communicated by the organiser before the event.

The distance between Bailleul and Saint-Jans-Cappel is approximately 2 km.

A shuttle service will facilitate travel between Bailleul and Saint-Jans-Cappel. Timetables and pick-up points will be detailed in the 2027 practical information.

Traffic and parking in Saint-Jans-Cappel will be regulated on the day of the event.

No unauthorised vehicle will be permitted to enter the secured start and finish areas.

Participants must comply with signage, traffic orders and the instructions given by course marshals.

 

Article 22 — Road safety

Some sections of the courses use or cross roads that remain open to traffic.

Participants must comply with:

• the French Highway Code;

• instructions given by course marshals;

• specific instructions issued by the organiser;

• any provisions contained in the applicable traffic orders.

At intersections that have not been closed to traffic, participants must remain vigilant and comply with the applicable right-of-way rules.

Participants do not have any special priority on roads that remain open to traffic, except where specific arrangements have been introduced under official traffic orders.

 

Article 23 — Medical assistance and safety

An appropriate emergency and medical response system will be implemented in accordance with the safety plan approved for the 2027 event.

Emergency telephone numbers and contact procedures will be communicated to participants.

In the event of an accident or difficulty, participants must:

• reach the nearest first-aid station or checkpoint whenever possible;

• call the emergency number provided by the organiser;

• or ask another participant to alert the emergency services.

Every participant has a duty to assist any person in danger and to alert the emergency services.

Any participant receiving assistance from an official doctor or first-aider agrees to comply with their instructions.

Official doctors and first-aiders may, in particular:

• stop a participant from continuing if their state of health is incompatible with continuing the race;

• arrange their evacuation;

• arrange for them to be transferred to an appropriate medical facility.

 

Article 24 — Insurance

The organiser holds public liability insurance covering the consequences of its liability in connection with the organisation of the event, in accordance with applicable regulations and the terms of the insurance policy.

Licensed participants benefit from the insurance cover associated with their licence under the terms of their policy.

Each participant is responsible for ensuring that they have personal accident insurance covering the risks associated with participation in a trail-running event.

Any rescue, evacuation or repatriation costs not covered by the organiser’s arrangements or public emergency services may remain payable by the participant in accordance with applicable legal and contractual provisions.

 

Article 25 — Anti-doping controls

Participants undertake to comply with all applicable legal and regulatory provisions concerning anti-doping.

They agree to undergo any anti-doping test conducted in accordance with the regulations in force.

Article 26 — Respect for the environment

The NTMF crosses natural areas, private properties, rural paths and environmentally sensitive areas of the Monts de Flandres.

Every participant undertakes to behave respectfully towards:

• the environment;

• local residents;

• landowners;

• volunteers;

• other participants;

• other users of the area.

In particular, it is prohibited to:

• throw or leave any waste along the course;

• deliberately take shortcuts;

• cross fields or private land outside the marked route;

• cross fences, hedges or private property outside the designated passages;

• damage equipment, crops or natural areas;

• behave disrespectfully towards residents, volunteers, participants or members of the organising team.

Gates and barriers must be closed whenever signage or organiser instructions require it.

 

Article 27 — Penalties and disqualification

Any breach of these regulations observed by a member of the organising team, checkpoint manager, course marshal or member of the safety team may be reported to race management.

The following may, in particular, result in a penalty or disqualification:

• littering;

• deliberately taking shortcuts;

• failure to carry mandatory equipment;

• unauthorised outside assistance;

• unofficial outside refreshments;

• using another participant’s race bib;

• failure to pass through a checkpoint;

• failure to comply with safety instructions;

• dangerous behaviour;

• insults, threats or disrespectful behaviour;

• use of poles;

• being accompanied by a cyclist;

• participating with an animal;

• failure to assist a participant in danger.

The decision to impose a penalty rests with race management or persons authorised by the organiser.

 

Article 28 — Image rights

By participating in the NTMF, each participant acknowledges that photographs and audiovisual images may be taken during the event.

In accordance with applicable regulations and the conditions communicated to participants at the time of registration, these images may be used by the organiser for NTMF communication and promotional purposes on digital, printed and audiovisual media.

Detailed conditions concerning image rights and the exercise of participants’ rights are specified in the terms applicable to registration.

 

Article 29 — Personal data

Personal data collected during registration is processed for purposes including:

• event organisation;

• safety;

• timing;

• publication of results;

• administrative management of registrations;

• event-related communications.

Such processing is carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable French legislation.

Participants have the rights provided for under applicable personal data protection regulations.

Details of how these rights may be exercised are set out in the NTMF privacy policy and/or the registration platform’s privacy policy.

 

Article 30 — Secularism and the values of the French Republic

Where the organiser is required, as a result of partnerships, agreements or public funding, to comply with a charter relating to secularism, the values of the French Republic or institutional commitments made to public-sector partners, such charter shall apply under the conditions established by the relevant organisations.

The relevant documents may be consulted separately where applicable to the organisation.

 

Article 31 — Acceptance of the regulations

Registration for any Nord Trail Monts de Flandres 2027 race implies full knowledge and unconditional acceptance of these regulations.

Each participant undertakes, in particular, to:

• follow the course and race markings;

• comply with the organiser’s instructions;

• carry all mandatory equipment;

• respect other participants, volunteers, residents and landowners;

• respect the environment;

• assist any person in danger;

• comply with decisions made by the organiser and medical team to ensure the safety of the event.

Any breach of these regulations may result in a penalty, withdrawal from the race or disqualification.

 

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Nord Trail Monts de Flandres 2027