Trail Running Calendar Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 2024-2025

At the heart of France, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region stands out for its impressive array of trails. For the 2024-2025 season, no fewer than 158 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 La Nuit AJT will take place in Trévoux on Tuesday 17 September 2024. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.

The Technocross will take place in Saint-Priest on Thursday 19 September 2024. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

The Trail de la Mine, organized in Saint-Pierre-la-Palud, is a nature trail running event that takes place in the Monts du Lyonnais. Participants can choose from several courses suited to different levels: the Maquisards Loop (25 km), the Miners Loop (14 km), and the Pyrite Loop (8 km), as well as f..

The Trail Estival du Sancy Mont Dore will take place in Mont-Dore from Saturday 21 September 2024 to Sunday 22 September 2024. You can run between 10 and 63 kilometers.

The Trail du Tétras Lyre is a friendly running race held in the Vercors, organized by a local association. The event offers two courses for adults: one of 37 km with 2170 m of elevation gain and another of 17.7 km with 750 m of elevation gain. There are also races for children, with distances rangin..

The Mazetençois Vétathlon is a sporting event that features a 25 km mountain bike course and a 10 km run, accessible to all participants, whether solo or in a timed duo. In addition to these events, a 10 km trail run and a 10 km family walk are also organized, allowing everyone to participate accord..

The La noctambule thiezacoise will take place in Thiézac on Saturday 21 September 2024.

The Saint So Course is a trail running event that will take place on September 22, 2024, offering a variety of courses suitable for all levels. Participants can choose from several distances, ranging from a relay marathon to children's races, as well as hikes. Among the new additions are an 11 km co..

The Les Foulées de Vince will take place in Feyzin on Sunday 22 September 2024. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

The Belle Accueil is an annual sporting event that includes trail races of 12km and 25km, as well as hikes of 5km, 10km, and 15km. The proceeds from the event fund projects for the local school. A 700m children's race is also planned. The starting points are from the community hall of St Marcel Bel ..

The Courir Pour des Pommes will take place in Saint-Romain-en-Jarez on Sunday 22 September 2024. You can run between 10 and 20 kilometers.

The Trail des Torrents Biviers is a nature running event held annually near Grenoble, in the Grésivaudan region. The event offers several courses suitable for all levels, ranging from 3 km to 19 km, including options for walking, cross-country, and trail running. The race is known for its family-fri..

The Backyard de Cordelle is a unique running race held in the village of Cordelle, which is recognized as a Village Sport Nature. Inspired by Gary Cantrell's concept, each participant must complete a 6.706 km loop in less than an hour to be allowed to start the next loop. The competition continues u..

The Lamas'Trail is a nature race organized by the Lamastre Trail Rando Chemin association, aimed at promoting the environmental heritage of the Lamastre canton. Scheduled for September 28, 2024, this event offers several routes suitable for all levels: a 21 km trail, a 14 km panoramic route, and a 7..

The Trail du Rocher in Carlat offers several running events, suitable for different levels of participants. Runners can choose between a solo 29 km course, a 29 km relay, or a shorter 7 km race. The event takes place in a natural setting, providing an enriching experience for trail enthusiasts. Non-..

The Trail of Petit Saint-Bernard is a running event that takes place every year at the end of September. It offers several courses suitable for all levels, ranging from 10 km to 103 km, allowing participants to discover spectacular mountainous landscapes. Runners can register for different races, su..

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The Sancylienne is a mountain race that will take place on September 28, 2024, in the Sancy massif, starting from Lake Chambon. With a course of 16.5 km and a positive elevation gain of 1350 meters, this unique event offers an authentic and friendly experience. Participants will traverse stunning la..

The Trail des Aiguilles Rouges (TAR) is a semi-autonomous trail race that takes place in the Aiguilles Rouges massif, in Chamonix Mont Blanc. This demanding event features a course of approximately 50 km with 3800 meters of positive elevation gain. Participants must adhere to the strict rules of the..

The Foulées Fleurinoises is a nature race that will take place on September 29, 2024, organized by the Chouettes de l’AJC. Participants can choose between two routes of 11 or 15 kilometers, offering picturesque landscapes in the Lyonnais hills, particularly at the Tourette estate. This event is part..

The "Foulée de la Truffe" is a running race that takes place in Montségur-sur-Lauzon, in the Drôme region. This sporting event, which attracts numerous participants, offers several courses suitable for all levels, ranging from an 18.8 km trail to a popular 8.8 km race. The event is also an opportuni..