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Urgent Run Paris
Paris, France
November 14, 2026Date confirmed
20 km10 km5 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+4
Road Running · 20K Road Races · 60 Events · 200 Races
20K Road Races
60 verified events with 200 individual races (36 confirmed dates) complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events6036 confirmed dates
Competitions200Races & courses
Distances5 - 42.2 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+550 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Le Cross du Figaro
Saint-Cloud, France
November 27, 2026 to November 29, 2026Date confirmed
20 km10 km5 km
Charity RunEco-Friendly+8
Photo: INyar at French Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
20 km de Montpellier
Montpellier, France
November 29, 2026Date confirmed
20 km10 km
City RunCharity Run+3
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Run4Them
Paris, France
December 5, 2026Date confirmed
25 km20 km15 km10 km+1
Charity RunPublic Park+5
Photo: Vincent van Zeijst · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Beat It (Amsterdam)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
December 19, 2026 to December 20, 2026Date confirmed
20 km15 km12 km
City RunMulti-Day+1
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Celle Wasa Run
Celle, Germany
March 14, 2027Date confirmed
20 km15 km10 km5 km
City RunFestive
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Les Foulées de Bussière-Poitevine
Val-d'Oire-et-Gartempe, France
March 21, 2027Date confirmed
20 km18 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadKids & Youth Races+2
Photo: Ignaz Wiradi · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningRoad Running
Infini'Flamme Trail
Luynes, France
March 27, 2027 to March 28, 2027Date confirmed
19.8 km13.2 km6.6 km
Nature & Off-RoadCity Run+3
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 | Urgent Run Paris | Paris, Île-de-France, FR | Road Running | 20 km10 km5 km |
| Nov 27, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026 | Le Cross du Figaro | Saint-Cloud, Île-de-France, FR | Road Running | 20 km10 km5 km |
| Nov 29, 2026 | 20 km de Montpellier | Montpellier, Occitanie, FR | Road Running | 20 km10 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2026 | Run4Them | Paris, Île-de-France, FR | Road Running | 25 km20 km15 km10 km |
| Dec 19, 2026 - Dec 20, 2026 | Beat It (Amsterdam) | Amsterdam, North Holland, NL | Road Running | 20 km15 km12 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2027 | Celle Wasa Run | Celle, Lower Saxony, DE | Road Running | 20 km15 km10 km5 km |
| Mar 21, 2027 | Les Foulées de Bussière-Poitevine | Val-d'Oire-et-Gartempe, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Road RunningTrail Running | 20 km18 km10 km |
| Mar 27, 2027 - Mar 28, 2027 | Infini'Flamme Trail | Luynes, Centre-Val de Loire, FR | Trail RunningRoad Running | 19.8 km13.2 km6.6 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2027 - Apr 25, 2027 | 20 km de Lausanne |  Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, CH | Road Running | 20 km10 km5 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2027 | 20 km de Maroilles | Maroilles, Hauts-de-France, FR | Road Running | 20 km |
| May 30, 2027 | 20 km of Brussels |  Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, BE | Road Running | 20 km |
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2027 | Vercors Marathon | Villard-de-Lans, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road Running | 42.2 km19.9 km10.7 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Classic 20K road races offer a historic long-distance challenge just shy of a half marathon and serve as an ideal fitness benchmark. Measured asphalt and city courses ranging from fast 5K and 10K races to international half marathons, marathons, and 100K road ultras. In this 20K Road Races directory, RunningCompass curates 60 events comprising 200 individual races, including 36 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 5 km to 42.2 km and elevation gains up to +550 m. Key host locations include Paris, Saint-Cloud, Montpellier, Amsterdam. Notable events in this selection include Urgent Run Paris, Le Cross du Figaro, 20 km de Montpellier.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under 20K Road Races?
This overview currently includes 60 verified events featuring 200 individual races. Of these, 36 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 24 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in 20K Road Races?
Races in this selection span distances of 5 km to 42.2 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +550 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in 20K Road Races?
Top host locations include Paris, Saint-Cloud, Montpellier, Amsterdam, Celle. Representative events in the catalog include Urgent Run Paris, Le Cross du Figaro, 20 km de Montpellier, Run4Them. Classic 20K road races offer a historic long-distance challenge just shy of a half marathon and serve as an ideal fitness benchmark.
How can I inspect route maps, elevation charts, and date filters for 20K Road Races?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 200 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.