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Fast hiking The 1,000 Steps of Sète
Sète, France
December 13, 2026Date confirmed
14 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+2
Fast Hiking · 15 Events · 34 Races
Fast Hiking
15 verified events with 34 individual races (3 confirmed dates) complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events153 confirmed dates
Competitions34Races & courses
Distances6 - 55 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+1,570 m D+Course elevation profile
Distances & Sub-Categories
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Open Fast Hiking Alpes Mancelles
Saint-Léonard-des-Bois, France
February 7, 2027Date confirmed
19 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
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Open Fast Hiking Vielle-Aure
Vielle-Aure, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
20 km17.5 km10.5 km6 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+1
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Open Fast Hiking The Marseillais Challenge
Roquevaire, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
15 km9 km12 h
High AltitudeMountain+4
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Open Fast Hiking Sorède
Sorède, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
17 km9.3 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+2
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Open Fast Hiking Bagnères-de-Bigorre
Bagnères-de-Bigorre, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
20 km13.5 km12 km
MountainNature & Off-Road
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Fast Hiking Hamars
Le Hom, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
14 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
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Open Fast Hiking Mont des Cats
Berthen, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
16 km8 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2026 | Fast hiking The 1,000 Steps of Sète | Sète, Occitanie, FR | Fast Hiking | 14 km |
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2027 | Open Fast Hiking Alpes Mancelles | Saint-Léonard-des-Bois, Pays de la Loire, FR | Fast Hiking | 19 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Open Fast Hiking Vielle-Aure | Vielle-Aure, Occitanie, FR | Fast Hiking | 20 km17.5 km10.5 km6 km |
| Date to be announced | Open Fast Hiking The Marseillais Challenge | Roquevaire, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Fast Hiking | 15 km9 km12 h |
| Date to be announced | Open Fast Hiking Sorède | Sorède, Occitanie, FR | Fast Hiking | 17 km9.3 km |
| Date to be announced | Open Fast Hiking Bagnères-de-Bigorre | Bagnères-de-Bigorre, Occitanie, FR | Fast Hiking | 20 km13.5 km12 km |
| Date to be announced | Fast Hiking Hamars | Le Hom, Normandy, FR | Fast Hiking | 14 km |
| Date to be announced | Open Fast Hiking Mont des Cats | Berthen, Hauts-de-France, FR | Fast Hiking | 16 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Open fast hiking Puyvalador | Puyvalador, Occitanie, FR | Fast Hiking | 14 km |
| Date to be announced | The Trace 6/46 | Morbier, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Fast Hiking | 21.7 km15 km |
| Date to be announced | Open Fast Hiking Iraty-Larrau | Larrau, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Fast Hiking | 20 km11 km |
| Date to be announced | EL 1258 | Salses-le-Château, Occitanie, FR | Fast Hiking | 55 km28 km |
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Overview & Route Character
Fast-paced hiking and speed trekking on marked mountain and long-distance trails with lightweight gear. Fast hiking bridges traditional trekking and trail running, emphasizing brisk, steady uphill pacing and endurance over long distances. In this Fast Hiking directory, RunningCompass curates 15 events comprising 34 individual races, including 3 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 6 km to 55 km and elevation gains up to +1,570 m. Key host locations include Sète, Saint-Léonard-des-Bois, Vielle-Aure, Roquevaire. Notable events in this selection include Fast hiking The 1,000 Steps of Sète, Open Fast Hiking Alpes Mancelles, Open Fast Hiking Vielle-Aure.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Fast Hiking?
This overview currently includes 15 verified events featuring 34 individual races. Of these, 3 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 12 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Fast Hiking?
Races in this selection span distances of 6 km to 55 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +1,570 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Fast Hiking.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Fast Hiking?
Top host locations include Sète, Saint-Léonard-des-Bois, Vielle-Aure, Roquevaire, Sorède. Representative events in the catalog include Fast hiking The 1,000 Steps of Sète, Open Fast Hiking Alpes Mancelles, Open Fast Hiking Vielle-Aure, Open Fast Hiking The Marseillais Challenge. Fast-paced hiking and speed trekking on marked mountain and long-distance trails with lightweight gear.
How can I inspect route maps, elevation charts, and date filters for Fast Hiking?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 34 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.