Trail Running Calendar Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 2025-2026

At the heart of France, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region stands out for its impressive array of trails. For the 2025-2026 season, no fewer than 276 trail races are scheduled, promising runners unforgettable experiences on diverse courses. Whether you're looking for technical challenges in Lyon, panoramic trails in Grenoble, or historic routes in Saint-Étienne, each city offers a unique adventure for nature running enthusiasts.

In Clermont-Ferrand, runners can expect to traverse the Auvergne volcanoes, while Chambéry opens the doors to the Prealps, offering breathtaking views and demanding ascents. Annecy, with its iconic lake and surrounding mountains, offers courses that combine natural beauty and athletic challenge. This diversity of landscapes makes the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region a true paradise for trail running, with races suitable for all levels, from beginners to seasoned ultra-trailers.

The Trail des Jonquilles du Haut Lignon will take place in Tence on Saturday 29 March 2025. You can run between 10 and 24 kilometers.

The Run & Malt - Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes will take place in Aydat on Saturday 29 March 2025. You can run between 6 and 30 kilometers.

The Les Princes en Foulées will take place in Seyssel on Saturday 29 March 2025. You can run between 11 and 31 kilometers.

The Trail de Mirmande will take place in Mirmande from Saturday 29 March 2025 to Sunday 30 March 2025. You can run between 8 and 45 kilometers.

The Trail des Grottes - Saint-Christophe will take place in Les Échelles on Sunday 30 March 2025. You can run between 10 and 20 kilometers.

The La Croizet des Chemins will take place in Croizet-sur-Gand on Sunday 30 March 2025. You can run between 8 and 20 kilometers.

The Lyon Urban Trail will take place in Lyon on Sunday 30 March 2025. You can run between 10 and 37 kilometers.

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The Trail des Piqueurs will take place in Saint-Jean-des-Ollières on Sunday 30 March 2025. You can run between 11 and 52 kilometers.

The Veyzia Trail will take place in Oyonnax on Sunday 30 March 2025. You can run between 5 and 31 kilometers.

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The Le Trail du Sanglier will take place in Saint-Igny-de-Vers on Sunday 30 March 2025. You can run between 10 and 40 kilometers.

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Les Foulées de la Ligue is an annual running event organized by the Ligue contre le cancer Comité Loire, taking place at the hippodrome of Saint-Galmier. Scheduled for March 30, 2025, this event features five looped courses of varying distances: 5.3 km, 7.7 km, 10.3 km, 14.6 km, and 22 km, catering..

April 2025

The Grenoble Vizille will take place in Eybens from Friday 4 April 2025 to Sunday 6 April 2025. You can run between 10 and 30 kilometers.

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The Usol Trail Challenge will take place in Vaugneray on Saturday 5 April 2025. You can run between 12 and 12 hours.

The Trail Running Festival Annecy will take place in Annecy on Saturday 5 April 2025.

The Trail de la Cité Scolaire du Diois will take place in Die on Saturday 5 April 2025. You can run 10 kilometers.

The Trail des Ayes - Toulaud will take place in Toulaud on Saturday 5 April 2025. You can run between 10 and 22 kilometers.

The Défi Yayos Vertitrail will take place in Peyrus on Sunday 6 April 2025. You can run between 8 and 14 kilometers.

The La Mirabel de Riom will take place in Riom on Sunday 6 April 2025. You can run between 9 and 24 kilometers.

The Saintger Trail will take place in Saint-Germain-Laprade on Sunday 6 April 2025. You can run between 8 and 24 kilometers.

The Trail des Képis Ardéchois will take place in Privas on Sunday 6 April 2025. You can run between 9 and 18 kilometers.