MARINE COQUARD, JULIEN PETITFRÈRE AND TEAM GRAND PERON WIN THE 5TH EDITION OF RED BULL 400 IN COURCHEVEL
KEY POINTS
. Julien Petitfrère winner in the men’s race in 3'30, Marine Coquard victorious in the women’s race in 4'49.
. 1,300 participants from 23 different nationalities, gathered for an exceptional race up the Courchevel Olympic ski jump
. More than 5,000 spectators present throughout the day to cheer on the runners.
. Numerous activities set the pace of this 5th edition of Red Bull 400 to offer a complete sporting experience.
Under a radiant sun and in ideal weather conditions, more than 5,000 spectators came out to cheer on the Red Bull 400 participants. Applause, music and entertainment set the tone of this sporting day, creating a unique atmosphere that carried the athletes beyond themselves.
XXL PERFORMANCES AT THE TOP OF THE SKI JUMP
Courchevel was once again the stage for an extraordinary sporting challenge. For this 5th edition of Red Bull 400, athletes pushed their limits over the steepest 400 metres in the world. In the men’s race, Julien Petitfrère won in 3'30, showing impressive power - despite having only taken up trail running a year ago - ahead of Etienne Loisel (3'33) and Baptiste Ellmenreich (3'35). In the women’s race, Marine Coquard battled to win the final in 4'49, taking victory in this demanding format, ahead of Maelle Beauvir (4'56) and Aurélie Aventurier (5'13). In the relay category, Team Grand Peron dominated the mixed relay with a time of 2'40, thanks to perfectly executed handovers. Just behind, Team No Rain No Rice came 2nd (2'42), closely followed by Team Les 4 Mousquetons (2'44).
A SELECTIVE RACE FORMAT… AND FULL
Red Bull 400 2025 was fully booked with 1,300 participants from 23 different nationalities. The climb of the Courchevel Olympic ski jump took place in several elimination stages, guaranteeing a high level in the final.
The semi-finals: the first big cuts
. In the men’s race: the 10 winners of each heat and the next 65 best times were qualified for the semi-finals, a total of 225 athletes.
. In the women’s race: the first 10 of the heats and the 50 best remaining times went through to the semi-finals, making 90 athletes.
The finals: the ultimate climb for the best
The semi-finals then separated the best athletes to make up the starting grid for the two big finals (men and women), bringing together a total of 90 finalists.
. In the men’s race: 45 finalists. 5 semi-finals were run. The first 3 of each semi-final qualified automatically (15 athletes), joined by the 30 best remaining times, across all semi-finals (excluding the top 3 already qualified).
. In the women’s race: 45 finalists. 2 semi-finals took place. The first 5 of each race earned their direct ticket (10 athletes), and the next 35 best times completed the list of finalists (excluding the top 5 already qualified).
This system, combining qualification by place and by time, ensures that the fastest reach the final, whatever their heat. A demanding mechanism, designed to bring out the most explosive… and the most consistent profiles.
ACTIVITIES TO LIVE THE RED BULL 400 EXPERIENCE IN 360°
This 5th edition was not limited to competition: participants could enjoy a village buzzing throughout the day. yoga sessions to warm up or recover, talks on nutrition, a Cross Training challenge to try to win a pair of Merrell shoes, or even osteopaths on hand for runners exhausted by the infernal slope.
Our partners Opel and Elsève also hosted immersive stands, bringing a touch of fun and discovery to the event, in a festive atmosphere carried by a crowd that is always there.