El Classico Trail — Half Marathon & 10k
Picture-postcard trails, honest climbs, and a friendly finish line.
Friday 03 July 2026 • Start 18:00 • Ouaisne Bay
El Classico Trail Half Marathon
Route
From Ouaisne Bay make your way west along the rear trails then heading towards Corbière before joining the Railway Walk, passing Les Quennevais - descend the Railway Walk into St Aubin, climb Ghost Hill, then traverse the southwest coastal paths past Portelet and Noirmont and finishing again at Ouaisne. ~95% trail/coastal path.
Marking & Navigation
Yellow arrows and red/white barrier tape at every decision point. GPX is provided as a backup. Keep the sea on your left and follow footpath signage unless directed otherwise.
Aid & Finish
Cup-free. Bring bottles/soft flasks or a collapsible cup. Water and cola at checkpoints; hot/cold drinks and snacks at the finish.
Cut-off
Halfway cut-off 19:30 at the halfway Checkpoint. Arrivals after this will be retired for safety.
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El Classico Trail 10k
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Route
Shorter coastal loop starting at Ouaisne - specific route tbc. ~95% off-road.
Marking & Navigation
Same as the Half: arrows + tape at every decision point, with GPX as backup.
Aid & Finish
One water point at approximately 5km. We’re cup-free—bring a bottle or collapsible cup. Snacks and drinks at the finish.
Cut-off
No formal cut-off. If you’re moving steadily, you’ll be fine.
Mandatory Kit - Applicable to 10km and Half Marathon (to be carried during race)
- Trail shoes
- A warm top layer (if conditions demand)
- Foil blanket (mandatory even if weather is warm)
- Rain jacket (if raining)
- Bottles/soft flasks totalling ≥1L for the Half (≥500ml for the 10k)
- Reusable cup (cup-free checkpoints)
- Food to cover the gaps between checkpoints
- Charged phone with RD number: Given out just before race.
- Install the What3Words app on your phone
- ICE details on your bib; mark a red ✚ if you have a medical condition
FAQs
Do I need trail shoes?
Yes. Sections of the north coast are rocky and can be slippery when wet. Trail shoes are the only suitable footwear for this race.
Is the course marked?
Yes—yellow arrows and red/white tape at every junction. While well marked, trail races aren’t as navigable as road marathons, so carry the GPX if you’re unfamiliar with the area.
Are all items on the kit list required?
Yes. For safety and changing weather. If you’re missing items at the start, you may be refused entry to the course.
What’s at the checkpoints?
Water (and cola on the Half). Please bring your own cup or drink from your bottles. Finish area has tea/squash and snacks.
Is there a time limit?
Half: Halfway cut-off at 11:30. 10k: No formal cut-off.
Travel & Parking
- Venue: Ouaisne Bay (start/finish for both distances).
- Parking: Limited. Please car-share where possible.
- Buses & Taxis: Check local timetables and pre-book taxis if needed.
- Community: Join the Trail Monkey Jersey Facebook group to arrange lifts.
Event Sponsors
True Food are supporting El Classico. Kit Chamier and Paul Garrod are specialists in Sports Nutrition and can provide you with personalized training and race nutrition advice to help you excel with running. They work with a wide range of athletes including endurance runners. They aim to provide trustworthy nutrition advice to help support and maintain quality training and race performances. Please visit truefood.je or see them at Bond Street Health.
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