1 Million D+ in 24h: Nos P'tites Étoiles Charity Challenge
1 Million D+ in 24h Challenge: Turning Every Climb into Solidarity
A collective challenge that goes beyond mere athletic performance: achieving 1,000,000 meters of positive elevation gain in 24 hours while raising €10,000 for the Nos P'tites Étoiles association.
The Concept: A Collective Counter, Solidarity Climbs
The principle is simple: for 24 consecutive hours, each participant tackles climbs. Every meter of positive elevation gain achieved feeds into a real-time collective counter, accessible to everyone.
The shared goal: to reach the milestone of one million cumulative meters of D+ in a single day.
Every outing counts. Every effort, regardless of the level, helps to boost the counter visible on compteurdplus.trailrunninglab.com.
6 Cities, One Dynamic
The challenge unfolds simultaneously in six major French cities: Annecy, Lyon, Paris, Marseille, Nantes, and Toulouse.
In each city, a strategic spot has been selected to optimize continuous climbing. Each location offers a Pyrene aid station to support participants throughout their efforts.
Key Spots by City
- Paris — Montmartre Funicular
- Annecy — Sapaudia Express (Petit Port)
- Lyon — La Sarra
- Nantes — Butte Sainte-Anne
- Marseille — Notre-Dame de la Garde
- Toulouse — Pech David
Participation remains open to everyone, anywhere in France, via the Strava event « All of France ».
The Real Goal: Supporting Nos P'tites Étoiles
Beyond the collective performance, this challenge carries a strong charitable dimension. The association Nos P'tites Étoiles uses the funds raised to finance anti-stress comfort blankets for hospitalized children.
Specifically, donations help to:
- Fund comfort blankets at €10 each
- Ensure local manufacturing in Annecy and Chambéry
- Guarantee direct distribution in pediatric wards
To contribute and make a donation, visit the HelloAsso fundraising page: Nos P'tites Étoiles fundraising page.
How to Participate in the Challenge
Participating in the challenge is done in five simple steps:
- Join your city's Strava event or the one for all of France
- Go to one of the 6 official spots or near your home at the start of the challenge
- Tackle climbs according to your abilities
- Record each effort on Strava
- Help boost the collective counter
Every meter counts, regardless of your level.
The Deep Meaning of This Challenge
This challenge is based on a fundamental idea: transforming individual effort into collective impact.
Every climb gains a value that transcends mere training. Regardless of the level or volume covered, each participant becomes an actor in a solidarity movement.
Every step becomes support. Every meter of D+ turns into a smile for a hospitalized child.
— Antoine, Baptiste and Etienne from TRL