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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
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Ultra-Trails in France
180 verified events with 1,365 individual races (36 confirmed dates) in France complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events18036 confirmed dates
Competitions1,365Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 174 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+6,300 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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THP Winter
Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues, France
November 21, 2026 to November 22, 2026Date confirmed
100 km70 km45 km29 km+5
High AltitudeForest+8
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Asics SaintéLyon
Lyon, France
November 28, 2026 to November 29, 2026Date confirmed
160 km80 km45 km35 km+3
Kids & Youth RacesMountain+7
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Trail Les 40 Bosses
Saint-Leu-la-Forêt, France
December 5, 2026 to December 6, 2026Date confirmed
120 km75 km45 km20 km+1
ForestNature & Off-Road+5
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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
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Ultra Trail des Fontaines
Le Montat, France
February 6, 2027 to February 7, 2027Date confirmed
105 km69 km44 km33 km+2
ForestKids & Youth Races+9
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
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Atlantic'Trail
Rezé, France
February 27, 2027 to February 28, 2027Date confirmed
80 km36 km15 km10 km
Seaside & CoastNight Run+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026 | THP Winter | Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail RunningOther Disciplines | 100 km70 km45 km29 km |
| Nov 28, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026 | Asics SaintéLyon | Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 160 km80 km45 km35 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026 | Trail Les 40 Bosses | Saint-Leu-la-Forêt, Île-de-France, FR | Trail Running | 120 km75 km45 km20 km |
| 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 6, 2027 - Feb 7, 2027 | Ultra Trail des Fontaines | Le Montat, Occitanie, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 105 km69 km44 km33 km |
| Feb 6, 2027 - Feb 7, 2027 | Trail du Glazig | Plourhan, Brittany, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 83 km63 km52 km42 km |
| Feb 27, 2027 - Feb 28, 2027 | Atlantic'Trail | Rezé, Pays de la Loire, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 80 km36 km15 km10 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2027 - Mar 7, 2027 | Trail de la Sainte Baume | Cuges-les-Pins, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 100 km55.5 km26.5 km17 km |
| Mar 20, 2027 - Mar 21, 2027 | Ecotrail Paris | Paris, Île-de-France, FR | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 122.2 km83 km47.5 km35.2 km |
| Mar 20, 2027 - Mar 21, 2027 | Trail du Ventoux | Bédoin, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 105 km71 km64 km48 km |
| Mar 20, 2027 - Mar 21, 2027 | Marathon du Mont Saint-Michel et sa baie | Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy, FR | Trail RunningRoad Running | 90 km45 km42.2 km21.1 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Ultra-trails span from 50 km to over 160 km across mountain ranges and natural parks, requiring mandatory gear, night running skills, and self-sufficiency. Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails. In this Ultra-Trails in France directory, RunningCompass curates 180 events comprising 1,365 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 Bormes-les-Mimosas, Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues, Lyon, Saint-Leu-la-Forêt. Notable events in this selection include Anguei'Run, THP Winter, Asics SaintéLyon.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Ultra-Trails in France?
This overview currently includes 180 verified events featuring 1,365 individual races. Of these, 36 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 144 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Ultra-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, Other Disciplines.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Ultra-Trails in France?
Top host locations include Bormes-les-Mimosas, Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues, Lyon, Saint-Leu-la-Forêt, Les Herbiers. Representative events in the catalog include Anguei'Run, THP Winter, Asics SaintéLyon, Trail Les 40 Bosses. Ultra-trails span from 50 km to over 160 km across mountain ranges and natural parks, requiring mandatory gear, night running skills, and self-sufficiency.
How can I inspect route maps, elevation charts, and date filters for Ultra-Trails in France?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 1,365 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.