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Trail de Plaintel
Plaintel, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
42 km25 km12 km6.5 km
Nature & Off-RoadCharity Run
Trail Running · Long Distance Trails · 1,677 Events · 8,106 Races
Long Distance Trails
1,677 verified events with 8,106 individual races (36 confirmed dates) complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events1,67736 confirmed dates
Competitions8,106Races & courses
Distances2.5 - 174 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+6,300 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Costa Blanca Trail
Finestrat, Spain
November 13, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
102 km67 km41 km20 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
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TransLantau by UTMB
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
November 13, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
104 km45 km27 km15 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail du Pastel
Balma, France
November 14, 2026Date confirmed
42 km23 km16 km11 km
Nature & Off-RoadLakes & Ponds+5
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Trail des Châtaignes
Cormeilles-en-Parisis, France
November 14, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
48 km32 km16 km14 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
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Anguei'Run
Bormes-les-Mimosas, France
November 14, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
174 km43.44 km21.72 km7.24 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
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Ultra X Morocco
Ouarzazate, Morocco
November 14, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
110 km50 km25 km
DesertNature & Off-Road+3
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Tanúhegyek Trail
Badacsonytomaj, Hungary
November 14, 2026Date confirmed
41.9 km21 km7.2 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | Trail de Plaintel | Plaintel, Brittany, FR | Trail Running | 42 km25 km12 km6.5 km |
| Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Costa Blanca Trail | Finestrat, Valencian Community, ES | Trail Running | 102 km67 km41 km20 km |
| Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | TransLantau by UTMB | Hong Kong, HK | Trail Running | 104 km45 km27 km15 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Trail du Pastel | Balma, Occitanie, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 42 km23 km16 km11 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Trail des Châtaignes | Cormeilles-en-Parisis, Île-de-France, FR | Trail Running | 48 km32 km16 km14 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Anguei'Run | Bormes-les-Mimosas, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 174 km43.44 km21.72 km7.24 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Ultra X Morocco | Ouarzazate, Drâa-Tafilalet, MA | Trail Running | 110 km50 km25 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Tanúhegyek Trail | Badacsonytomaj, HU | Trail Running | 41.9 km21 km7.2 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Queenstown Marathon |  Queenstown, Otago, NZ | Road RunningTrail Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Pacific Trails California by UTMB (HOKA) |  Santa Ynez, California, US | Trail Running | 51 km25 km |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Royat Trail Tour | Royat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 42 km27 km13 km |
| Nov 20, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026 | International Beaujolais Marathon | Villefranche-sur-Saône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Other DisciplinesRoad Running | 43 km42.2 km24 km21.1 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Long-distance trails between roughly 25 km and 50 km combine sustained mountain climbs with technical trail footing. Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails. In this Long Distance Trails directory, RunningCompass curates 1,677 events comprising 8,106 individual races, including 36 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 2.5 km to 174 km and elevation gains up to +6,300 m. Key host locations include Plaintel, Finestrat, Hong Kong, Balma. Notable events in this selection include Trail de Plaintel, Costa Blanca Trail, TransLantau by UTMB.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Long Distance Trails?
This overview currently includes 1,677 verified events featuring 8,106 individual races. Of these, 36 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 1,641 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Long Distance Trails?
Races in this selection span distances of 2.5 km to 174 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +6,300 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, Road Running.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Long Distance Trails?
Top host locations include Plaintel, Finestrat, Hong Kong, Balma, Cormeilles-en-Parisis. Representative events in the catalog include Trail de Plaintel, Costa Blanca Trail, TransLantau by UTMB, Trail du Pastel. Long-distance trails between roughly 25 km and 50 km combine sustained mountain climbs with technical trail footing.
How can I inspect route maps, elevation charts, and date filters for Long Distance Trails?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 8,106 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.