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 260 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 SkyTrail Terre de Running Albertville will take place in Venthon on Sunday 14 September 2025. You can run between 9 and 25 kilometers.

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The Trail du Tétras-Lyre will take place in Saint-Andéol on Saturday 20 September 2025. You can run between 17 and 37 kilometers.

The Trail des Torrents Biviers will take place in Biviers on Sunday 21 September 2025. You can run between 8 and 19 kilometers.

The Backyard de Cordelle will take place in Cordelle on Friday 26 September 2025. You can run 6 kilometers.

The Ultra Beaujolais Villages Trail will take place in Le Perréon on Saturday 27 September 2025. You can run between 9 and 84 kilometers.

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The Trail du Petit Saint-Bernard will take place in Séez from Saturday 27 September 2025 to Sunday 28 September 2025. You can run between 5 and 103 kilometers.

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The La noctambule thiezacoise will take place in Thiézac on Saturday 27 September 2025. You can run between 15 and 28 kilometers.

The Lamas'Trail will take place in Lamastre on Saturday 27 September 2025. You can run between 7 and 21 kilometers.

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The Trail Estival du Sancy Mont Dore will take place in Mont-Dore on Saturday 27 September 2025. You can run between 10 and 61 kilometers.

The Trail des Aiguilles Rouges (TAR) is a semi-autonomous trail running event set in the stunning mountainous terrain of the Aiguilles Rouges massif in Chamonix, Mont Blanc. The course spans approximately 50 kilometers with a positive elevation gain of 3800 meters, starting and finishing in Chamonix..

The Hostun Trail - Trail du Pre de 5 Sous et de la Sophie will take place in Hostun on Sunday 28 September 2025. You can run between 12 and 30 kilometers.

The Courir Pour des Pommes will take place in Saint-Romain-en-Jarez on Sunday 28 September 2025.

The Trail Jonathan Drutel will take place in Marcy-l'Étoile on Sunday 28 September 2025. You can run 20 kilometers.

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The La Saint So Course will take place in Saint-Sorlin-en-Bugey on Sunday 28 September 2025. You can run between 10 and 42 kilometers.

The La Grésylienne Trail will take place in Grésy-sur-Aix on Sunday 28 September 2025.

The ARSL Roche will take place in Roche on Sunday 28 September 2025.

The Trail des Lacs de Chamrousse Belledonne (TLCB) will take place in Chamrousse on Sunday 28 September 2025.

The Saint Max Trail will take place in Saint-Maximin on Sunday 28 September 2025. You can run between 6 and 16 kilometers.

October 2025

The Boulieu Trail will take place in Boulieu-lès-Annonay from Friday 3 October 2025 to Saturday 4 October 2025. You can run between 9 and 72 kilometers.

The Ultra Trail des Montagnes du Jura (UTMJ) will take place in Valserhône from Friday 3 October 2025 to Sunday 5 October 2025. You can run between 10 and 175 kilometers.

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