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 282 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 sur Neige la Fée Blanche is an eagerly anticipated winter trail running event, featuring a 10 km course with a vertical gain of 250 meters. Participants will start at the Nordic site, completing a loop that includes both alpine and Nordic trails, with some surprises along the way. The cour..

The Trail Hivernal du Haut Cantal will take place in Condat on Saturday 22 February 2025. You can run between 10 and 40 kilometers.

The 10 Km de Bron is a running event scheduled for February 23, 2025, featuring both individual and relay races. Participants can choose to compete in a 10 km road race or a relay race consisting of three segments (1640m, 4000m, and 4400m). The race begins on Rue Jean Bouin and concludes at Stade Pi..

The Trail du Grésivaudan will take place in Grenoble on Sunday 23 February 2025. You can run between 5 and 30 kilometers.

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The Trail des Écoliers, organized by the Sou des Écoles association, takes place in Champdieu on March 1, 2025. This nature running event features three courses: a 7 km trail, a 16 km trail, and a longer 21 km option, all designed to showcase the scenic beauty of Champdieu. Participants can expect a..

The Trail de Vulcain will take place in Volvic from Saturday 1 March 2025 to Sunday 2 March 2025. You can run between 11 and 77 kilometers.

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The Trail de l'Aigle is a nature-focused running event that showcases stunning views of the Alps. Participants can enjoy beautiful courses while experiencing a friendly atmosphere. The event features a snow course of 10.4 km with a vertical gain of 364 meters, set against the picturesque backdrop of..

La Massingienne is a running event scheduled for March 1, 2025, featuring three distinct courses: La Néphaz (34 km), Le Lénard (18 km), and La Vergone (9 km). This event aims to raise awareness and support for multiple sclerosis through the initiative SEPas Impossible, which focuses on improving the..

The La Vivaroise will take place in Viviers on Sunday 2 March 2025. You can run 10 kilometers.

The Ronde du Saint-Marcellin is an eagerly anticipated trail running event scheduled for March 2, 2025, in Saint-Marcellin, Isère. Participants can choose from four diverse trail courses: the Grande Ronde (30 km), Moyenne Ronde (21 km), Petite Ronde (16 km), and Mini Ronde (7 km), catering to variou..

The Trails de la Pierre Sanglante will take place in Grane on Sunday 2 March 2025. You can run between 13 and 21 kilometers.

The Trail des Cabornis will take place in Chasselay from Saturday 8 March 2025 to Sunday 9 March 2025. You can run between 11 and 42 kilometers.

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The Trail des Côtes de Cournon is an exciting running event set to take place on March 9, 2025, in Cournon d’Auvergne. This year, participants can choose from two trail courses and a new 12km Nordic walking option. The event aims to promote nature running while supporting a charitable cause, as €1 f..

Printemps d'Ozon Courir is an annual running event taking place in Ozon, featuring various race categories including a 5km run, a 10km nature run, a 20km trail, and a 30km Jurassic Trail. The event promotes outdoor sports and encourages participation from runners of all levels. The 2025 edition mark..

Défi Vellave is a running event taking place in Monistrol-sur-Loire, Haute-Loire, featuring multiple trail races. Participants can choose from three distances: a 10 km Discovery Trail, a 15 km Monistrail, and a 25 km main challenge. The event is open to various age categories, including juniors, sen..

The Milo'Trail will take place in Villechenève on Sunday 9 March 2025. You can run between 11 and 21 kilometers.

The Trail de la Pierre Plantée will take place in Veyras on Sunday 9 March 2025. You can run between 8 and 25 kilometers.

The Star Trail les Arcs will take place in Bourg-Saint-Maurice on Friday 14 March 2025. You can run 11 kilometers.

The Sacré Trail des Collines will take place in Tullins on Saturday 15 March 2025. You can run between 15 and 37 kilometers.

The Trail du Grand Velay (TGV) will take place in Polignac on Sunday 16 March 2025. You can run between 10 and 30 kilometers.