6 Jours de France is a 6 Days (Timed) ultra marathon in Privas, France. Elevation: 0m D+. Difficulty: brutal (Challenge Rating 27/100). Time limit: 144h. Surface: road. Established 1996.
6 Jours de France
Privas, Ardèche, France
"Run as far as you can in 6 days. The world record is over 1,000km. On a flat 1.2km loop."
The world's premier 6-day race — a pure test of multi-day endurance on a flat loop in southern France.
The Course
A 6-day timed event on a flat 1.2km loop. Runners accumulate as many kilometers as possible in 144 hours. The world's premier multi-day timed event. Competitors run, walk, eat, and sleep in shifts — the winner is whoever covers the most distance.
flat
multi-loop
1
Runner Experience
Loop-based format with continuous access to a central aid area between laps.
Warm, inclusive finish line with a strong community feel. Runners celebrate together regardless of finish time.
Race Day Weather
18°C
10° – 25°
55%
30%
Late spring in southern France — generally mild and pleasant.
Stats & Records
1996
100
1036km in 6 days
Yiannis Kouros (2005)
883km in 6 days
Patrycja Bereznowska (2017)
Entry
€200
September
months
Lore & Trivia
Six Jours de France (Six Days of France) is one of the world's premier 6-day races — a timed event where runners accumulate as many kilometres as possible in 144 hours on a short loop course. The format descends directly from the Victorian "pedestrianism" craze of the 1870s-1880s, when professional walkers competed in 6-day events at venues like Madison Square Garden for huge cash prizes. Modern 6-day races preserve this tradition in a purer form: no terrain challenges, no navigation, just the fundamental question of how far a human body can travel in 6 days without stopping. The world record exceeds 1,000km — averaging 170km per day for six consecutive days.
- ▸ 6-day timed race — accumulate maximum kilometres in 144 hours.
- ▸ Format dates back to Victorian "pedestrianism" of the 1870s.
- ▸ World-class runners target 800+ km (averaging 130+ km/day).
- ▸ The world 6-day record exceeds 1,000km.
- ▸ Sleep strategy is the defining tactical decision.
- ▸ Short loop course eliminates terrain as a variable — pure endurance.
- ▸ France has a strong tradition in multi-day racing.
In a 6-day race, Day 1 is a jog. Day 3 is a war. Day 6 is a meditation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is 6 Jours de France? +
6 Jours de France is a 6 Days (Timed) ultra with 0m of elevation gain on road terrain.
How hard is 6 Jours de France? +
6 Jours de France is rated brutal with a Challenge Rating of 27/100 (Moderate). Runners have 144 hours to finish.
How do I enter 6 Jours de France? +
Must have completed a 24h+ timed event or 200km+ ultra.. Entry costs €200.
What is the weather like at 6 Jours de France? +
Average temperature is 18°C (range 10°C to 25°C) with 55% humidity and a 30% chance of rain. Late spring in southern France — generally mild and pleasant.
Are crew and pacers allowed at 6 Jours de France? +
Crew access is allowed. Pacers are not allowed.
What is the course record for 6 Jours de France? +
The men's course record is 1036km in 6 days set by Yiannis Kouros in 2005. The women's course record is 883km in 6 days set by Patrycja Bereznowska in 2017.
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