Trail Running Calendar France 2024-2025

Welcome to the ultimate guide to trail runs in France for 2024 and 2025. With an impressive total of 984 listed events, you are sure to find the perfect race to test your limits. Whether you're a beginner runner eager to dive into the world of trail running or a veteran seeking a new challenge, we have something for everyone.

France is home to some of the best trail running destinations, boasting breathtaking routes and stunning landscapes. Explore races in Paris, where urban beauty meets racing challenges; Marseille with its sunny coastal trails; Lyon, where hills and culture intertwine; Toulouse, renowned for its picturesque trails; Nantes, offering a blend of urban and rural scenery; Corsica, the mountainous island with rugged terrains that are a delight for endurance runners; and, of course, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, the alpine paradise for those aspiring to reach new heights.

Use our search tool to filter races by location or simply discover trails near you. Prepare to experience France in a way that only trail running can offer!

The Trail des Lions Nocturne is an exciting night trail running event held in Plauzat, featuring two main courses: a 25 km route with 930 m of elevation gain and a 14 km route with 450 m of elevation gain. The event fosters a vibrant atmosphere, thanks to the enthusiastic participation of runners an..

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La Pote'Trail is a running and walking event held in Lamballe, featuring its 9th edition. The event offers various activities for both children and adults, including hiking trails of 17 km and 11 km, as well as children's races with distances ranging from 600m to 2100m. Participants can register on-..

La Nuit Blanche du Pilat is a unique night trail running event held in the Monts du Pilat Natural Park. Celebrating its 15th edition, this race invites participants to navigate through snow-covered forests illuminated only by their headlamps. The event features a challenging 14 km course, and all pr..

The Sur les Traces du Gr9 will take place in Nyons on Sunday 19 January 2025. You can run between 17 and 25 kilometers.

The Trail de la Vingeanne will take place in Aprey on Sunday 19 January 2025. You can run between 7 and 18 kilometers.

The Trail des Requins is a running event taking place in Grand-Couronne, Seine-Maritime, on January 19, 2025. Participants can choose from various trail distances, including a 22 km trail with an elevation gain of 572 meters for those over 17 years old, and a 10 km trail with a 229-meter elevation g..

The Duo des 2 St Haon will take place in Val-de-Marne on Sunday 19 January 2025.

The Cross du Vallon Sauvage will take place in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin on Sunday 19 January 2025. You can run between 6 and 8 kilometers.

The Trail du Château de Pierrefonds is a renowned running event taking place in the picturesque setting of Pierrefonds, France. Scheduled for January 19, 2025, this eighth edition features two trail distances of 13 km and 27 km, allowing participants to explore the stunning Compiègne forest surround..

The La Marnaysienne will take place in Marnay on Sunday 19 January 2025. You can run between 10 and 21 kilometers.

The L'Escapade - Escalquens will take place in Escalquens on Sunday 19 January 2025. You can run between 6 and 24 kilometers.

The Trail du Clocher Tors is set to take place on January 19, 2025, in Québriac, featuring its ninth edition. Participants can choose from two timed running courses of 15 km and 27 km, as well as a non-timed 10 km walking circuit. The routes will showcase the scenic trails and woodlands of the area,..

The Trail de la Pierre Fendue is set to celebrate its 18th edition, offering three scenic courses of 8, 14, and 23 kilometers, with 95% of the routes consisting of wooded trails. Participants can expect challenging elevation gains and technical paths, adhering to the true spirit of trail running. Re..

The Trail des 2 Baies (D2B) is a running event held in Le Touquet, offering four different courses to accommodate participants of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced runners. The event features distances of 38 km, 23 km, and 11.5 km, along with a youth race of 4.6 km. Each course include..

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Backyard Toulouse is an exciting running event taking place from January 24 to January 27, 2025, in Castanet-Tolosan. Inspired by the Barkley Marathons, this endurance race challenges participants to complete a 6.7 km loop within one hour. Runners can rest until the next hour begins if they finish i..

The Urban Run Layracaise is a night race that will take place in Layrac in 2025, offering a unique course that combines wooded trails and urban passages. Participants will have the opportunity to discover the city from a new perspective, illuminated by headlamps. The event offers several races, incl..

The Trail Nocturne Villeneuve will take place in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon on Saturday 25 January 2025.

The Trail des Carriers is an exciting running event set in the picturesque Fontainebleau Forest, featuring two challenging courses: the 13.7 km Trail des Carriers and the 17.8 km Trail des Grands Carriers. Participants will navigate through historic paths, undergrowth, and technical hills, passing i..

Roc'Trail is an exciting running event taking place in Paussac-et-Saint-Vivien, featuring various trail distances and a hiking option. Scheduled for January 25-26, 2025, participants can choose from a night trail of 11.5 km, a daytime 11.5 km trail, a 20 km trail, and combined trail options. A pedes..

L'Hivernale de la Grande Champagne is a thrilling trail running event set in the picturesque surroundings of Bouteville, featuring two challenging courses of 15 km and 22 km. Participants will embark on a self-guided adventure along marked paths, emphasizing the rugged nature of trail running rather..

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