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
FRTrail Running · North · 37 Events · 216 Races
Trail Running in North
37 verified events with 216 individual races (3 confirmed dates) in North complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events373 confirmed dates
Competitions216Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 115 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,150 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: Dguendel · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Artémis Trail Festival
Godewaersvelde, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42 km25 km13 km1.63 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadCity Run+1
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Défi Trails Lillois
Lille, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
45 km30 km22 km15 km+3
Night RunForest+1
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB Index Races
Nord Trail Monts de Flandres (NTMF)
Saint-Jans-Cappel, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
115 km80 km59 km42 km+3
Nature & Off-RoadForest+4
Photo: Dguendel · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Course des Terrils
Raismes, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
45 km25 km16 km10 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
Photo: Donarreiskoffer · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Course du Chicon
Baisieux, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
15 km14 km10 km9 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadKids & Youth Races
Photo: Donarreiskoffer · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail du Val Joly
Eppe-Sauvage, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
33 km24 km16 km8 km
Nature & Off-RoadLakes & Ponds+1
Photo: Donarreiskoffer · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningRoad Running
Run at Merville
Merville, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21 km10 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadCity Run+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Forestrail de Phalempin | Phalempin, Hauts-de-France, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 21 km10 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Artémis Trail Festival | Godewaersvelde, Hauts-de-France, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 42 km25 km13 km1.63 km |
| Date to be announced | Défi Trails Lillois | Lille, Hauts-de-France, FR | Trail Running | 45 km30 km22 km15 km |
| Date to be announced | Nord Trail Monts de Flandres (NTMF) | Saint-Jans-Cappel, Hauts-de-France, FR | Trail Running | 115 km80 km59 km42 km |
| Date to be announced | Course des Terrils | Raismes, Hauts-de-France, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 45 km25 km16 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Course du Chicon | Baisieux, Hauts-de-France, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 15 km14 km10 km9 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail du Val Joly | Eppe-Sauvage, Hauts-de-France, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 33 km24 km16 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Run at Merville | Merville, Hauts-de-France, FR | Trail RunningRoad Running | 21 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail de la Vallée de la Thure | Cousolre, Hauts-de-France, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 27 km16 km12 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | MT3B - Morbecque | Morbecque, Hauts-de-France, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 21 km10 km5.5 km800 m |
| Date to be announced | L'Xaltante | Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Hauts-de-France, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km8 km5 km1.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Les Foulées Pecquencourtoises | Pecquencourt, Hauts-de-France, FR | Trail RunningRoad Running | 15 km10 km8 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails. Trail running is defined by elevation gain, technical terrain, and natural landscapes across forest singletrack, coastal cliffs, and mountain passes. In this Trail Running in North directory, RunningCompass curates 37 events comprising 216 individual races, including 3 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 0.5 km to 115 km and elevation gains up to +2,150 m. Key host locations include Phalempin, Godewaersvelde, Lille, Saint-Jans-Cappel. Notable events in this selection include Forestrail de Phalempin, Artémis Trail Festival, Défi Trails Lillois.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Trail Running in North?
This overview currently includes 37 verified events featuring 216 individual races. Of these, 3 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 34 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Trail Running in North?
Races in this selection span distances of 0.5 km to 115 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +2,150 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, Road Running.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Trail Running in North?
Top host locations include Phalempin, Godewaersvelde, Lille, Saint-Jans-Cappel, Raismes. Representative events in the catalog include Forestrail de Phalempin, Artémis Trail Festival, Défi Trails Lillois, Nord Trail Monts de Flandres (NTMF). Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails.
How can I inspect route maps, elevation charts, and date filters for Trail Running in North?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 216 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.