Photo: Carsten Steger · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Epopee Royale
Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
126 km75 km55 km29 km+1
City RunNature & Off-Road+4
FRTrail Running · Ultra-Trails · Centre-Val de Loire · 12 Events · 80 Races
Ultra-Trails in Centre-Val de Loire
12 verified events with 80 individual races (9 confirmed dates) in Centre-Val de Loire complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events129 confirmed dates
Competitions80Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 185 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,600 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Manage Your Loop
Chailles, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
185 km90 km45 km22 km
Night RunNature & Off-Road+5
Photo: Cjp24 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningNational Trail Challenge
Trail de Sancerre
Sancerre, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
90 km35 km15 km8 km
VineyardsNature & Off-Road+3
Photo: Javid Nikpour / Mehr News Agency · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningTrail Running
Cross du Courrier de l'Ouest et de la ville d'Angers
Angers, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
10.52 km8.58 km6.88 km4.3 km+6
Nature & Off-RoadPublic Park+4
Photo: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Trail de Plaintel
Plaintel, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
42 km25 km12 km6.5 km
Nature & Off-RoadCharity Run
Photo: Moahim · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Le Trail de la Saint Martin
Saint-Martin-de-Londres, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
18 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
100 Steps Race
Biarritz, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
1.1 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+1
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningNordic Walking
Semi-Marathon de la Vente des Vins des Hospices de Beaune
Beaune, France
November 13, 2026 to November 14, 2026Date confirmed
21.1 km10.4 km10 km8 km+2
City RunNature & Off-Road+4
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Epopee Royale | Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 126 km75 km55 km29 km |
| Date to be announced | Manage Your Loop | Chailles, Centre-Val de Loire, FR | Trail Running | 185 km90 km45 km22 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail de Sancerre | Sancerre, Centre-Val de Loire, FR | Trail Running | 90 km35 km15 km8 km |
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | Cross du Courrier de l'Ouest et de la ville d'Angers | Angers, Pays de la Loire, FR | Road RunningTrail Running | 10.52 km8.58 km6.88 km4.3 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Trail de Plaintel | Plaintel, Brittany, FR | Trail Running | 42 km25 km12 km6.5 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Le Trail de la Saint Martin | Saint-Martin-de-Londres, Occitanie, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 18 km10 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | 100 Steps Race | Biarritz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail Running | 1.1 km |
| Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026 | Semi-Marathon de la Vente des Vins des Hospices de Beaune | Beaune, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Road RunningNordic Walking | 21.1 km10.4 km10 km8 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | La Raisin d'Or | Sauternes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Mountain BikingTrail Running | 100 km80 km60 km50 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Trail du Pastel | Balma, Occitanie, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 42 km23 km16 km11 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Urban Trail de Perpignan | Perpignan, Occitanie, FR | Trail Running | 24 km14 km9 km1.5 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Trail des Châtaignes | Cormeilles-en-Parisis, Île-de-France, FR | Trail Running | 48 km32 km16 km14 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 Centre-Val de Loire directory, RunningCompass curates 12 events comprising 80 individual races, including 9 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 0.5 km to 185 km and elevation gains up to +2,600 m. Key host locations include Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire, Chailles, Sancerre, Angers. Notable events in this selection include Epopee Royale, Manage Your Loop, Trail de Sancerre.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Ultra-Trails in Centre-Val de Loire?
This overview currently includes 12 verified events featuring 80 individual races. Of these, 9 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 3 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Ultra-Trails in Centre-Val de Loire?
Races in this selection span distances of 0.5 km to 185 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +2,600 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, Road Running.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Ultra-Trails in Centre-Val de Loire?
Top host locations include Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire, Chailles, Sancerre, Angers, Plaintel. Representative events in the catalog include Epopee Royale, Manage Your Loop, Trail de Sancerre, Cross du Courrier de l'Ouest et de la ville d'Angers. 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 Centre-Val de Loire?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 80 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.