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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 · Short Distance Trails · 3,040 Events · 17,480 Races
Short Distance Trails
3,040 verified events with 17,480 individual races (36 confirmed dates) complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events3,04036 confirmed dates
Competitions17,480Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 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: Luigi936 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMountain BikingTrail Running
La Raisin d'Or
Sauternes, France
November 14, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
100 km80 km60 km50 km+7
Nature & Off-RoadVineyards+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
Photo: Moahim · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Urban Trail de Perpignan
Perpignan, France
November 14, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
24 km14 km9 km1.5 km+1
Urban TrailKids & Youth Races+2
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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
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Forestrail de Phalempin
Phalempin, France
November 14, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
21 km10 km
ForestNature & Off-Road+2
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 - Nov 15, 2026 | La Raisin d'Or | Sauternes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Mountain BikingTrail Running | 100 km80 km60 km50 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Trail du Pastel | Balma, Occitanie, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 42 km23 km16 km11 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Urban Trail de Perpignan | Perpignan, Occitanie, FR | Trail Running | 24 km14 km9 km1.5 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 | Forestrail de Phalempin | Phalempin, Hauts-de-France, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 21 km10 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 | Dark Trail | Orgelet, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail Running | 31 km20 km10 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 |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Short trail races deliver dynamic off-road running up to roughly 25 km with punchy climbs and flowing singletrack descents. Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails. In this Short Distance Trails directory, RunningCompass curates 3,040 events comprising 17,480 individual races, including 36 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 0.5 km to 174 km and elevation gains up to +6,300 m. Key host locations include Plaintel, Finestrat, Hong Kong, Sauternes. 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 Short Distance Trails?
This overview currently includes 3,040 verified events featuring 17,480 individual races. Of these, 36 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 3,004 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Short Distance Trails?
Races in this selection span distances of 0.5 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, Mountain Biking.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Short Distance Trails?
Top host locations include Plaintel, Finestrat, Hong Kong, Sauternes, Balma. Representative events in the catalog include Trail de Plaintel, Costa Blanca Trail, TransLantau by UTMB, La Raisin d'Or. Short trail races deliver dynamic off-road running up to roughly 25 km with punchy climbs and flowing singletrack descents.
How can I inspect route maps, elevation charts, and date filters for Short Distance Trails?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 17,480 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.