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 1008 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 Hospice Skyrace will take place in Hospice de France on Sunday 28 July 2024. You can run between 9 and 21 kilometers.

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The Tour de Cabrenç is a trail race located in the heart of Haut-Vallespir, offering exceptional views of the Canigou massif and the Costa Brava. The 16 km course with 1100 meters of positive elevation gain includes ascents to the Tours de Cabrenç and Mont Nègre, featuring varied sections ranging fr..

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La Via Romana is a trail race in Corsica, renowned for its long-distance courses through the mountains. The event offers three different distances: 12 km, 23 km, and 50 km, as well as a 12 km sports walk. The 23rd edition will take place on July 28, 2024, with registrations open by mail and online s..

The Montee des Cretes de Gouaux will take place in Gouaux on Sunday 28 July 2024. This trail is organized by PB Organisation. You can run 18 kilometers.

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The Val Tho Summit Games, organized in Val Thorens, is a trail running event that offers five sporting experiences suitable for all levels. Participants can choose from three trail courses (10 km, 20 km, and 42 km), a vertical kilometer (VT Speed 3200), and a race for young runners (VT Trail Kids). ..

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The Trail of the Bees is an 8.3 km race with a positive elevation gain of 550 m, organized by the Vésubie Trail Club 06. Initially scheduled for March, the event was postponed to August 2 due to bad weather. The course includes solid and liquid refreshments at the finish line.A race for children age..

The Nature Dunes Race will take place in Plouhinec on August 3, 2024. This event features a 10 km race, offering participants the opportunity to run in an exceptional natural setting. Registrations will officially open on July 8, 2024, and runners can sign up online or on-site on the day of the race..

The La Ruée Savignoise will take place in Savigny-sous-Faye on Saturday 3 August 2024. You can run 10 kilometers.

The Complice in Merlimont is a running race that will take place on August 3, 2024, bringing together participants either solo or in pairs. This fifth edition offers a unique course, highlighting the natural beauty of the region, with sections on the beach and picturesque trails. Duo runners will ta..

The Montagnon Trail is a sporting event held in Aydius, in the Aspe Valley, at the heart of the Béarnese Pyrenees. Aimed at thrill-seekers and lovers of lush landscapes, it offers several courses, including the 32 km Sarris trail and the 13 km Ronde des Isards, as well as a 19 km sports hike. Organi..

The Trail of the Rigole d'Hilvern, now in its 12th edition, will take place on August 3, 2024, at the Bosméléac campsite in Allineuc. This event offers a full immersion in nature with three courses for adults (7 km, 13 km, and 19 km) and three races for children. Participants will have the opportuni..

The EDF Cenis Tour Trail is a running event that takes place on August 3 and 4, 2024, in Val Cenis, Haute Maurienne Vanoise, in the heart of the French Alps. For its 15th edition, this competition offers various courses suitable for all levels, ranging from 1 km for children to 78 km for the more ex..

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The 23rd edition of the Frison-Roche trail will take place on August 3 and 4, 2024, in Arêches-Beaufort. Participants will have the opportunity to discover magnificent panoramas of Mont Blanc, Roc du Vent, and Pierra Menta, as well as to cross the Himalayan footbridge overlooking the Poncellamont go..

The Trails des Lacs d'Orcières will take place in Orcières on Saturday 3 August 2024. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

The Millet XTrail Courchevel is a unique trail race in France, offering six different distances (11, 22, 33, 44, 55, and 66 km) with a single registration fee and a common start. Participants choose their distance along the way based on time barriers and are reimbursed according to the distance comp..

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"A Corsa di l’Oriente" is a mountain race held in Ghisoni, Corsica, on the first Sunday of August. The event features a challenging 24 km course with a positive elevation gain of 2000 meters, available for individual or relay participation. Additionally, a 6 km solidarity walk is organized. The race..

The Alpine Trails of Grand Bec, organized by the Champagny en Vanoise Tourist Office, are celebrating their 36th edition. This mountain running event offers several courses through the region's trails and alpine pastures. The Trail of Vélière, the main event, covers 28 km with an elevation gain of 1..

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The Enclavienne is a running race that will take place in Valréas, featuring an 8 km urban course, consisting of two 4 km loops. This event is open to both licensed and non-licensed runners, with a registration fee of €11.00. Participants will have the opportunity to compete on an enjoyable circuit ..

On August 4, 2024, the 22nd Circuit des Sangliers will take place in Huelgoat, offering three races: a 26 km trail at 9:15 AM, an 11 km trail at 9:45 AM, and a 5 km discovery run at 9:30 AM. Online registration closes on August 3 at 2:00 PM, but it is possible to register on-site with an additional ..

The Ronde des Phares is a running race that will take place on August 4, 2024, in Verdon-sur-Mer. Participants can choose between two distances: 5 km and 10 km, with a varied course that includes wooded, sandy, and paved sections. Online registration will be open until the morning of the event but m..