4200 km en courant | Aurélien Sanchez s'attaque au record du PCT (Pacific Crest Trail)

Toulouse-based engineer Aurélien Sanchez made trail running history in 2023 by becoming the first Frenchman to finish the legendary Barkley Marathons. This feat propelled him into the ranks of the world's greatest ultra-trail runners. In 2026, Aurélien embarked on a new adventure: attempting to break the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) record. The goal? To cross from the Mexican border to the Canadian border along the western ridge of the United States in record time. The challenge in numbers: 🏃 4,200 km ⛰️ 150,000 m of elevation gain In the coming days, we will offer various ways to follow Aurélien's challenge live and share in his daily adventures. 🍿 Discover Aurélien in his documentary ULTRA VIVANT and enjoy over 300 films, series, and documentaries about trail running, mountaineering, and adventure at https://www.uptrackplus.com/discover ULTRA VIVANT: https://www.uptrackplus.com/content/u... 00:00 - Intro 01:28 - Uptrack, a sports & adventure streaming platform 02:09 - What is the PCT? 03:14 - The challenges of the PCT 04:30 - Logistics & organization 06:45 - His preparation for the PCT 08:34 - Gear: what to pack each day? 09:53 - Why the PCT? 11:42 - His goal on the PCT