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Sébastien Raichon

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Born June 12, 1972
UTMB 639Wins 5Podiums 5

French ultra-endurance athlete specializing in multi-day events. A former PE teacher and 110m hurdler in his youth, he transitioned to ultra endurance in the late 2000s. Known for exceptional navigation skills and mental toughness, he has dominated the Tor des Glaciers (450km) with three victories and holds the course record. In 2023, he became the first finisher of the Chartreuse Terminorum, known as the French Barkley. He attempted the Barkley Marathons twice, reaching the 5th loop in 2024 before falling short just 4 books from completion.

Race Results

2026
2 races1 win
DNF
The Barkley Marathons/Barkley 100 Mile
Feb 14
161km
20,000m+
Completed fun run (38:05:46)
1st
Winter Spine/Winter Spine Race
Jan 11
431km
10,732m+
95:43:47
2025
3 races1 win
1st
TORX/TOR 450 - Tor des Glaciers
Sep 12
450km
38,000m+
124:53:45
Third TOR 450 victory
Finished
GR20 FKT/GR20 Self-Supported
Jun 8
180km
13,000m+
41:53:18
FKT in complete autonomy
DNF
The Barkley Marathons/Barkley 100 Mile
Mar 18
161km
20,000m+
Stopped by muscular injury before completing 4th loop
2024
1 race
DNF
The Barkley Marathons/Barkley 100 Mile
Mar 19
161km
20,000m+
Reached 5th loop but fell short 4 books from completion
2023
2 races2 wins
1stCR
TORX/TOR 450 - Tor des Glaciers
Sep 8
450km
38,000m+
114:29:01
Course record
1st
Chartreuse Terminorum
Jun 18
300km
25,000m+
71:26:00
First finisher in race history (5th edition)
2022
1 race1 win
1st
TORX/TOR 450 - Tor des Glaciers
Sep 9
450km
38,000m+
123:57:18
First TOR 450 victory
2019
1 race
10th
TORX/TOR 330 - Tor des Géants
Sep 8
330km
24,000m+
86:25:33
Qualifying finish for TOR 450

Career Highlights

2026: Won Winter Spine Race (431km in 95:43:47)
2025: Set GR20 FKT in self-supported category (41:53:18); DNF at Barkley Marathons due to muscular injury; 3rd TOR 450 victory (124:53:45)
2024: Barkley Marathons DNF on 5th loop (fell short 4 books from finish)
2023: First finisher of Chartreuse Terminorum (71:26:00); TOR 450 course record (114:29:01)
2022: First TOR 450 victory (123:57:18)
2019: TOR 330 finish - 10th place (~86 hours), qualifying for TOR 450

Key Achievements

Tor des Glaciers (TOR 450) Winner (3x: 2022, 2023, 2025) - Course Record 114:29:01
Winter Spine Race Winner (2026) - 95:43:47
Chartreuse Terminorum First Finisher (2023) - 71:26:00
GR20 FKT Self-Supported (2025) - 41:53:18

Notable Traits

Former PE teacher at Anne Franck school in Morières-les-Avignon
Exceptional navigator known for route-finding skills
Specializes in multi-day extreme endurance events
Organizes trail running, hiking, and wellness workshops