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Les Courses du Père Noël
Les Herbiers, France
December 19, 2026 to December 20, 2026Date confirmed
133 km35 km24 km16 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadForest+4
FRTrail Running · Vendée · 38 Events · 260 Races
Trail Running in Vendée
38 verified events with 260 individual races (9 confirmed dates) in Vendée complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events389 confirmed dates
Competitions260Races & courses
Distances0.8 - 133 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+3,458 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: Carsten Steger · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningNordic Walking
Trail of the Coast of Light
Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, France
February 27, 2027 to February 28, 2027Date confirmed
28 km24 km16 km12 km+5
Nature & Off-RoadForest+4
Photo: Carsten Steger · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Urban Trail of the Sardines
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France
April 10, 2027Date confirmed
14 km7 km
Seaside & CoastCity Run+2
Photo: Daniel Plunkett / Goodnightmush · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMountain BikingTrail Running
La déjantés grand'landaise
Grand'Landes, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
60 km45 km35 km25 km+4
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Le Trail Champ du Loup
Chantonnay, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
75 km45 km42 km23 km+3
Nature & Off-RoadLakes & Ponds+4
Photo: Carsten Steger · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
La Martinoyenne
Saint-Martin-des-Noyers, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
34 km21 km17 km15 km+3
Charity RunForest+1
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningNordic Walking
The Marsiréorthaise - Trail of the 3 Summits
Saint-Mars-la-Réorthe, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
44 km22 km15 km8 km
ForestNature & Off-Road+1
Photo: Ignaz Wiradi · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail de la Vallée de l'Yon
Rosnay, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
32 km20 km17.5 km12 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadForest+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2026 - Dec 20, 2026 | Les Courses du Père Noël | Les Herbiers, Pays de la Loire, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 133 km35 km24 km16 km |
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2027 - Feb 28, 2027 | Trail of the Coast of Light | Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, Pays de la Loire, FR | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 28 km24 km16 km12 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2027 | Urban Trail of the Sardines | Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, Pays de la Loire, FR | Trail Running | 14 km7 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | La déjantés grand'landaise | Grand'Landes, Pays de la Loire, FR | Mountain BikingTrail Running | 60 km45 km35 km25 km |
| Date to be announced | Le Trail Champ du Loup | Chantonnay, Pays de la Loire, FR | Trail Running | 75 km45 km42 km23 km |
| Date to be announced | La Martinoyenne | Saint-Martin-des-Noyers, Pays de la Loire, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 34 km21 km17 km15 km |
| Date to be announced | The Marsiréorthaise - Trail of the 3 Summits | Saint-Mars-la-Réorthe, Pays de la Loire, FR | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 44 km22 km15 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail de la Vallée de l'Yon | Rosnay, Pays de la Loire, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 32 km20 km17.5 km12 km |
| Date to be announced | Course Nature de la Vie | Le Poiré-sur-Vie, Pays de la Loire, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 32 km16 km15 km9 km |
| Date to be announced | Les Foulées du Mingot | Cugand, Pays de la Loire, FR | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 37 km27 km17 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Festi-Trail | Saint-Malo-du-Bois, Pays de la Loire, FR | Trail Running | 80 km60 km42 km25 km |
| Date to be announced | Beaulieu Winter Tour | Beaulieu-Sous-la-Roche, Pays de la Loire, FR | Trail Running | 23 km14 km8 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 Vendée directory, RunningCompass curates 38 events comprising 260 individual races, including 9 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 0.8 km to 133 km and elevation gains up to +3,458 m. Key host locations include Les Herbiers, Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, Grand'Landes. Notable events in this selection include Les Courses du Père Noël, Trail of the Coast of Light, Urban Trail of the Sardines.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Trail Running in Vendée?
This overview currently includes 38 verified events featuring 260 individual races. Of these, 9 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 29 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Trail Running in Vendée?
Races in this selection span distances of 0.8 km to 133 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +3,458 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, Nordic Walking.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Trail Running in Vendée?
Top host locations include Les Herbiers, Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, Grand'Landes, Chantonnay. Representative events in the catalog include Les Courses du Père Noël, Trail of the Coast of Light, Urban Trail of the Sardines, La déjantés grand'landaise. 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 Vendée?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 260 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.