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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 Brittany
131 verified events with 906 individual races (27 confirmed dates) in Brittany complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events13127 confirmed dates
Competitions906Races & courses
Distances0.8 - 175 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+3,800 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Menestrail
Moncontour, France
December 5, 2026Date confirmed
54 km34 km24 km14 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadForest
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Trail Between Moorlands and Justice
Saint-Jean-Brévelay, France
December 20, 2026Date confirmed
55 km30 km18 km11 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+1
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail du Glazig
Plourhan, France
February 6, 2027 to February 7, 2027Date confirmed
83 km63 km52 km42 km+6
Seaside & CoastForest+6
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Trail de la Ria et de l'Océan
Plouhinec, France
February 7, 2027Date confirmed
28 km18 km11 km8 km
Seaside & CoastNature & Off-Road+2
Photo: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Trail du Minihic sur Rance
Le Minihic-sur-Rance, France
May 29, 2027Date confirmed
25 km15 km8 km
Kids & Youth RacesLakes & Ponds+1
Photo: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & HikingUTMB Index Races
Kinetik Ultra Marin
Vannes, France
June 24, 2027 to June 27, 2027Date confirmed
175 km100 km70 km56 km+2
Seaside & CoastNature & Off-Road+4
Photo: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Belle-Île en Trail
Le Palais, France
September 18, 2027Date confirmed
81 km45 km32 km19 km+1
IslandSeaside & Coast+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 |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2026 | Menestrail | Moncontour, Brittany, FR | Trail Running | 54 km34 km24 km14 km |
| Dec 20, 2026 | Trail Between Moorlands and Justice | Saint-Jean-Brévelay, Brittany, FR | Trail Running | 55 km30 km18 km11 km |
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2027 - Feb 7, 2027 | Trail du Glazig | Plourhan, Brittany, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 83 km63 km52 km42 km |
| Feb 7, 2027 | Trail de la Ria et de l'Océan | Plouhinec, Brittany, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 28 km18 km11 km8 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2027 | Trail du Minihic sur Rance | Le Minihic-sur-Rance, Brittany, FR | Trail Running | 25 km15 km8 km |
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2027 - Jun 27, 2027 | Kinetik Ultra Marin | Vannes, Brittany, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 175 km100 km70 km56 km |
September 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2027 | Belle-Île en Trail | Le Palais, Brittany, FR | Trail Running | 81 km45 km32 km19 km |
| Sep 19, 2027 | Trail de l'Estran | Trévou-Tréguignec, Brittany, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 32 km22 km14 km12 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | A Breath For The Muco | Belle-Isle-en-Terre, Brittany, FR | Mountain BikingTrail Running | 130 km65 km50 km40 km |
| Date to be announced | Landes et Bruyères | Erquy, Brittany, FR | Road CyclingTrail Running | 100 km80 km60 km33 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail of Guerlédan | Bon Repos sur Blavet, Brittany, FR | Trail Running | 100 km66 km44 km34 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 Brittany directory, RunningCompass curates 131 events comprising 906 individual races, including 27 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 0.8 km to 175 km and elevation gains up to +3,800 m. Key host locations include Plaintel, Moncontour, Saint-Jean-Brévelay, Plourhan. Notable events in this selection include Trail de Plaintel, Menestrail, Trail Between Moorlands and Justice.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Short Distance Trails in Brittany?
This overview currently includes 131 verified events featuring 906 individual races. Of these, 27 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 104 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Short Distance Trails in Brittany?
Races in this selection span distances of 0.8 km to 175 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +3,800 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 Brittany?
Top host locations include Plaintel, Moncontour, Saint-Jean-Brévelay, Plourhan, Plouhinec. Representative events in the catalog include Trail de Plaintel, Menestrail, Trail Between Moorlands and Justice, Trail du Glazig. 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 Brittany?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 906 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.