La Course des Ridins

La Barre-de-Monts, France • 27 Jul 2025

La Course des Ridins is an annual running event organized by the Club Saint Jean de Monts Vendée Triathlon Athlétisme and the city of La Barre de Monts/Fromentine. Celebrating its 8th edition, the event features a variety of courses that showcase the natural beauty of Fromentine, including forests, coastal paths, and the unique ridins—small sand waves formed by tidal currents. Participants can choose from several races, including a semi-marathon (21 km), a 12 km race, an 8 km discovery run, a 15 km walk, and kids' races. The event concludes with a friendly gathering featuring local oysters. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

21 km
Semi des Ridins
15 km
La Marche des Ridins
12 km
L’originale des Ridins
8 km
La Découverte des Ridins
Kids des Ridins (1km)
Kids des Ridins (2km)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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