Photo: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Trail de Plaintel
Plaintel, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
42 km25 km12 km6.5 km
Nature & Off-RoadCharity Run
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Short Distance Trails in France
1,757 verified events with 9,371 individual races (36 confirmed dates) in France complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events1,75736 confirmed dates
Competitions9,371Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 174 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+6,300 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB Index Races
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
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
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
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Dark Trail
Orgelet, France
November 14, 2026Date confirmed
31 km20 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+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 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 | Trail du Lébérou | Audrix, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 30 km13 km9 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 | The Memory Run | Orbey, Grand Est, FR | Trail Running | 27.8 km9.5 km |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Trail des Couserans | Saint-Girons, Occitanie, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 31 km24 km11 km |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Royat Trail Tour | Royat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 42 km27 km13 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 in France directory, RunningCompass curates 1,757 events comprising 9,371 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, Sauternes, Balma, Perpignan. Notable events in this selection include Trail de Plaintel, La Raisin d'Or, Trail du Pastel.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Short Distance Trails in France?
This overview currently includes 1,757 verified events featuring 9,371 individual races. Of these, 36 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 1,721 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Short Distance Trails in France?
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 in France?
Top host locations include Plaintel, Sauternes, Balma, Perpignan, Cormeilles-en-Parisis. Representative events in the catalog include Trail de Plaintel, La Raisin d'Or, Trail du Pastel, Urban Trail de Perpignan. 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 in France?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 9,371 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.