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Cognac Marathon
Jarnac, France
November 14, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10.5 km5 km
FestiveKids & Youth Races+8
Race Series & Label · 23 Events · 140 Competitions
Challenge de la Convivialité: Race Calendar, Routes & Qualification
Traditional French running and walking circuit pairing scenic road and nature courses with regional gastronomy, festive spirit, and community hospitality. Discover 23 verified events (23 with confirmed upcoming dates) and 140 competitions across Jarnac, Villefranche-sur-Saône, Givry, Cheverny, Müllheim.
Events2323 confirmed dates
Competitions140Races & courses
Distances0.8 - 80 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,000 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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International Beaujolais Marathon
Villefranche-sur-Saône, France
November 20, 2026 to November 22, 2026Date confirmed
43 km42.2 km24 km21.1 km+5
CastlesCharity Run+13
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Marathon des Vins de la Côte Chalonnaise
Givry, France
March 19, 2027 to March 20, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km20 km15 km+6
CastlesFestive+13
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Marathon de Cheverny
Cheverny, France
April 3, 2027 to April 4, 2027Date confirmed
63 km42.2 km35 km21.1 km+3
CastlesFestive+6
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Genusslauf Mullheim
Müllheim, Germany
April 24, 2027 to April 25, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km10 km
FestiveVineyards+3
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Marathon Bresse Dombes
Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne, France
April 25, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km11.6 km10 km+2
CastlesCharity Run+13
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Beer Marathon
Montbrison, France
May 15, 2027 to May 17, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km15 km10 km+3
City RunFestive+9
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Royan Côte de Beauté Marathon
Royan, France
May 23, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
City RunFestive+4
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 | Cognac Marathon | Jarnac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10.5 km5 km |
| Nov 20, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026 | International Beaujolais Marathon | Villefranche-sur-Saône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Other DisciplinesRoad Running | 43 km42.2 km24 km21.1 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2027 - Mar 20, 2027 | Marathon des Vins de la Côte Chalonnaise | Givry, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Other DisciplinesRoad Running | 42.2 km21.1 km20 km15 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2027 - Apr 4, 2027 | Marathon de Cheverny | Cheverny, Centre-Val de Loire, FR | Trail RunningRoad Running | 63 km42.2 km35 km21.1 km |
| Apr 24, 2027 - Apr 25, 2027 | Genusslauf Mullheim | Müllheim, Baden-Württemberg, DE | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km |
| Apr 25, 2027 | Marathon Bresse Dombes | Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 42.2 km21.1 km11.6 km10 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2027 - May 17, 2027 | Beer Marathon | Montbrison, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 42.2 km21.1 km15 km10 km |
| May 23, 2027 | Royan Côte de Beauté Marathon | Royan, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2027 | Trail de la Grande Champagne | Segonzac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 80 km55 km30 km15 km |
| Jun 27, 2027 | Marathon du Finistère - La Transleonarde | Plouescat, Brittany, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 42.2 km21.1 km18 km14 km |
September 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2027 | Marathon du Médoc | Pauillac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Road Running | 42.2 km |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2027 | Chablis Marathon | Chablis, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail RunningRoad Running | 42.2 km21.1 km18 km14 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Traditional French running and walking circuit pairing scenic road and nature courses with regional gastronomy, festive spirit, and community hospitality. Centers on shared running enjoyment, regional heritage landscapes, and welcoming community organization across scenic French venues. In the RunningCompass catalog, Challenge de la Convivialité currently comprises 23 active events with a total of 140 individual competitions (23 events with confirmed upcoming race dates and 0 events awaiting official next-edition date confirmation). Key host venues include Jarnac, Villefranche-sur-Saône, Givry, Cheverny, Müllheim, highlighted by events such as Cognac Marathon, International Beaujolais Marathon, Marathon des Vins de la Côte Chalonnaise, Marathon de Cheverny.
Open to individual runners, clubs, and teams across distances from 5 km to marathons and ultras, frequently featuring team and hospitality awards. Across the listed competitions in Road Running, Walking & Hiking, Trail Running, course distances span 0.8 km to 80 km with cumulative elevation gains reaching up to +2,000 m. Varied routes through vineyards, historic town centers, coastal paths, and woodlands with lively aid stations. Every event entry provides direct access to interactive route maps, 3D elevation profiles, and official organizer links for registration.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What is Challenge de la Convivialité and how many events are included in the calendar?
Traditional French running and walking circuit pairing scenic road and nature courses with regional gastronomy, festive spirit, and community hospitality. The RunningCompass calendar for Challenge de la Convivialité lists 23 verified events encompassing 140 individual races, of which 23 currently carry confirmed future race dates and 0 are scheduled with dates to be announced.
Which distances, disciplines, and qualification criteria apply to Challenge de la Convivialité?
Events in Challenge de la Convivialité primarily cover Road Running, Walking & Hiking, Trail Running with competition distances ranging from 0.8 km to 80 km. Open to individual runners, clubs, and teams across distances from 5 km to marathons and ultras, frequently featuring team and hospitality awards.
What course profiles and elevation gains characterize Challenge de la Convivialité routes?
Varied routes through vineyards, historic town centers, coastal paths, and woodlands with lively aid stations. Across all 140 races in this series, routes cover 0.8 km to 80 km with cumulative elevation gains reaching up to +2,000 m, and each event page includes an interactive course map, elevation profile, and GPX track download.
Where do Challenge de la Convivialité events take place and how can I register?
Leading host cities in the catalog include Jarnac, Villefranche-sur-Saône, Givry, Cheverny, Müllheim, featuring events such as Cognac Marathon, International Beaujolais Marathon, Marathon des Vins de la Côte Chalonnaise, Marathon de Cheverny. You can filter the calendar below by month, distance, and location, inspect each race profile, and follow the verified organizer link on the event page for official registration.