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Dark Trail
Orgelet, France
November 14, 2026Date confirmed
31 km20 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+2
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Trail Running in Jura
38 verified events with 238 individual races (12 confirmed dates) in Jura complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events3812 confirmed dates
Competitions238Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 110 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+4,200 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & HikingUTMB Index Races
Trail of the Cirque du Fer à Cheval
Arbois, France
March 20, 2027Date confirmed
85 km46 km32 km22 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Val Foncine Trail
Foncine-le-Haut, France
May 16, 2027 to May 17, 2027Date confirmed
36 km26 km15 km10 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+3
Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & HikingUTMB Index Races
The Transju'Trails
Les Rousses, France
June 5, 2027 to June 6, 2027Date confirmed
110 km82 km62 km42 km+4
High AltitudeForest+10
Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningNordic Walking
Mont Genezet Tour
Plainoiseau, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
25 km15 km10.4 km2.8 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Jurapics
Saint-Claude, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
82 km51 km28 km20 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Trail Volodalen du Jura
Orgelet, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
60 km38 km24 km17 km+1
Lakes & PondsNature & Off-Road+3
Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Tour & Trail des Commères
Sirod, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
23 km15 km11 km6.5 km+1
Kids & Youth RacesNature & Off-Road
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 | Dark Trail | Orgelet, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail Running | 31 km20 km10 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2027 | Trail of the Cirque du Fer à Cheval | Arbois, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 85 km46 km32 km22 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2027 - May 17, 2027 | Val Foncine Trail | Foncine-le-Haut, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail Running | 36 km26 km15 km10 km |
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2027 - Jun 6, 2027 | The Transju'Trails | Les Rousses, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 110 km82 km62 km42 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Mont Genezet Tour | Plainoiseau, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 25 km15 km10.4 km2.8 km |
| Date to be announced | Jurapics | Saint-Claude, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 82 km51 km28 km20 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail Volodalen du Jura | Orgelet, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail Running | 60 km38 km24 km17 km |
| Date to be announced | Tour & Trail des Commères | Sirod, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 23 km15 km11 km6.5 km |
| Date to be announced | O'xyrace Trail Blanc Jurassien | Prémanon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 16 km11 km6 km3 km |
| Date to be announced | Creux de l'Enfer | Mignovillard, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 27 km16 km13 km11 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail des Reculées | Lons-le-Saunier, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail Running | 55 km39 km24 km16 km |
| Date to be announced | Course de la Passerelle | Pratz, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 12 km6 km4 h |
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 Jura directory, RunningCompass curates 38 events comprising 238 individual races, including 12 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 0.5 km to 110 km and elevation gains up to +4,200 m. Key host locations include Orgelet, Arbois, Foncine-le-Haut, Les Rousses. Notable events in this selection include Dark Trail, Trail of the Cirque du Fer à Cheval, Val Foncine Trail.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Trail Running in Jura?
This overview currently includes 38 verified events featuring 238 individual races. Of these, 12 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 26 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Trail Running in Jura?
Races in this selection span distances of 0.5 km to 110 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +4,200 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 Jura?
Top host locations include Orgelet, Arbois, Foncine-le-Haut, Les Rousses, Plainoiseau. Representative events in the catalog include Dark Trail, Trail of the Cirque du Fer à Cheval, Val Foncine Trail, The Transju'Trails. 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 Jura?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 238 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.