La 6D Marathon

6000D edition 2026, 36 years of pleasure… July 30 to 11 august

The 6000D, a legendary race and the first of its kind, is still considered a challenge by most trail runners. For this 36rd edition, the organizing committee is offering you the 6rd edition of the 6D Marathon.

Individual challenge, accessible to all

You know the Marathon on the flat and on the tarmac, come and discover it on the trails and in the mountains. On the programme, 43km and a positive vertical drop of 2100m. A route that takes runners from the village of Aime in the valley, to the Blanchets lake at 2363m altitude with a passage through the high altitude resorts of Grande Plagne to then descend through the forest at Montchavin les Côches to finish along the Isère river. This new course will update the original route of the Grande 6000D with the first climb following the first route of 1990. A high quality marked course, 95% on paths and tracks.

The atmosphere 6000D

For this 36rd year, a large and enthusiastic public will be cheering you on all along the 6000D route, on Saturday 1 august 2026.

In order to be as close as possible to the spirit of the Trail, there are only 3 food and drink stations and 1 water station (drinks only) on the 43 km.
It is recommended to run self-sufficiently.

Organization of the 6D Marathon :

SATURDAY 1 AUGUST 2026

STARTS IN AIME, 10.00am – PLEASE NOTE NEW TIMETABLE

There will be two waves of 500 runners each, with the second wave starting 15 minutes after the first.

43 km over a marked course with control points and on ascent in the Olympic bobsleigh track

on Race information

43km – 2100 m elevation gain
Altitude at the start and finish : 677 m
Highest point of the race : 2361 m
Departure at 10.00 am PLEASE NOTE NEW TIMETABLE
There will be two waves of 500 runners each, with the second wave starting 15 minutes after the first.
No limit time but last hourly barrier in Montchavin at 5.15 pm
3 time barriers (Plagne Center at 14:15 pm, Plagne Bellecôte at 15:30 pm and Montchavin at 5:15 pm)
Limited to 1000 runners
Price : 48€ – 59€, according to date of registration
Online registration closes on Sunday July 26, 2026 if the limit of runners is not reached
Medical certificate : PPS or licence required to validate registration, opening of online registration on 2 May for the PPS
The age limit to run the 6D Marathon is 20 years in the year (in the year 2006)
Mandatory equipment that will be checked at the start and during the race: Working cell phone, survival blanket, whistle, reusable cup or flask, 4 pins or fasteners for the race number, waterproof jacket with integrated hood (minimum 10,000 Schmerber – 20,000 Schmerber recommended), at least 1 liter of water, food supplies, and ID (in case of emergency, in particular)
Strongly recommended : Gloves, hat, sunglasses, cap, neck warmer, additional water and food supplies.
Bibs will be given out at the Salle des Fêtes in Aime from Thursday, 30th until the morning of the race on saturday. An identity card will be required for the withdrawal of the bib and this individually
A baggage room will be available 50m from the start point in Aime

Pick up your bib

The bib can be collected from the Salle des fêtes in Aime:
– Thursday July 30, 2026 from 2 pm to 7.00 pm
– Friday July 31 2026 from 10.00 am to 7.00 pm
– Saturday 1 august, 2026 from 8:30 am to 9:45 am

The société d’Aménagement de la Plagne

would like to inform you that the Plagne Bellecôte / Roche de Mio / Col de Chiaupe / Live 3000 cable car will be open on Friday July 31 and Saturday 1 August 2026 (bicycles not permitted) to encourage the racers
Tickets will be on sale at the lift ticket offices at a special price (info coming soon).