Francesco Puppi of Italy won the 2026 Grand Trail des Templiers in 6:32:20, just one second shy of the course record. Puppi paced behind the leader until the final climbs, where he surged ahead to claim victory.

Martyna Młynarczyk of Poland dominated the women’s race, finishing in 7:41:18 and breaking the previous course record set by Caitlin Fielder in 2024. Młynarczyk led from start to finish, despite losing some ground in the closing kilometers. Read more racing coverage.

The 80.4-kilometer race in southwest France featured over 3,429 meters of elevation gain, with technical trails and challenging climbs in the final 11 kilometers. The event, now in its 32nd year, attracted over 13,000 participants and offered a prize purse of 69,000 Euro. Related: Dayna Pidhoresky Wins Second Canadian Marathon Championship.

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