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Trail de Haute Provence (THP)
Forcalquier, France
May 6, 2027 to May 9, 2027Date confirmed
166 km165.5 km123.21 km78.38 km+14
High AltitudeCharity Run+11
Race Series & Label · 12 Events · 78 Competitions
Ligue Ultra: Race Calendar, Routes & Qualification
Ultramarathon and timed-endurance circuit uniting 6-hour, 12-hour, 24-hour, and 100 km road and track ultras on precisely measured loops. Discover 12 verified events (10 with confirmed upcoming dates) and 78 competitions across Forcalquier, Moorea-Maiao, Oyonnax, Moutiers, Angers.
Events1210 confirmed dates
Competitions78Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 170 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+12,000 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Tahiti Moorea Ultra Trail
Moorea-Maiao, French Polynesia
October 22, 2027 to October 24, 2027Date confirmed
85 km43 km24 km13 km+1
IslandNature & Off-Road+4
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Tiger Balm Ultra 01
Oyonnax, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
170 km98 km63 km45 km+2
Seaside & CoastNature & Off-Road+4
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Grand Raid Kiprun 3 Valleys Moûtiers
Moutiers, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
165 km110 km70 km50 km+2
High AltitudeForest+4
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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
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Trail de Plaintel
Plaintel, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
42 km25 km12 km6.5 km
Nature & Off-RoadCharity Run
Photo: Jörg Braukmann · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Les Boucles Saint-Quentinoise
Saint-Quentin, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
10 km5 km2 km950 m
City RunKids & Youth Races+1
Photo: Kris Sliver · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningNordic Walking
Olsztyn Independence Run
Olsztyn, Poland
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
10 km5 km
City RunLakes & Ponds+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2027 - May 9, 2027 | Trail de Haute Provence (THP) | Forcalquier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 166 km165.5 km123.21 km78.38 km |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2027 - Oct 24, 2027 | Tahiti Moorea Ultra Trail | Moorea-Maiao, Îles du Vent, PF | Trail Running | 85 km43 km24 km13 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Tiger Balm Ultra 01 | Oyonnax, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 170 km98 km63 km45 km |
| Date to be announced | Grand Raid Kiprun 3 Valleys Moûtiers | Moutiers, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 165 km110 km70 km50 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 | Les Boucles Saint-Quentinoise | Saint-Quentin, Hauts-de-France, FR | Road Running | 10 km5 km2 km950 m |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Olsztyn Independence Run | Olsztyn, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, PL | Road RunningNordic Walking | 10 km5 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Gdynia Independence Run | Gdynia, Pomerania Voivodeship, PL | Road RunningNordic Walking | 10 km1.92 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 | Independence Run in Police | Police, West Pomerania Voivodeship, PL | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 10 km5 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | SoliMada Trail |  Antsirabe, Vakinankaratra Region, MG | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 125 km106 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Ultramarathon and timed-endurance circuit uniting 6-hour, 12-hour, 24-hour, and 100 km road and track ultras on precisely measured loops. Brings together timed and distance ultramarathons where steady lap pacing, crew nutrition strategy, and mental resilience determine total mileage. In the RunningCompass catalog, Ligue Ultra currently comprises 12 active events with a total of 78 individual competitions (10 events with confirmed upcoming race dates and 2 events awaiting official next-edition date confirmation). Key host venues include Forcalquier, Moorea-Maiao, Oyonnax, Moutiers, Angers, highlighted by events such as Trail de Haute Provence (THP), Tahiti Moorea Ultra Trail, Tiger Balm Ultra 01, Grand Raid Kiprun 3 Valleys Moûtiers.
Rankings are determined by total distance covered within the fixed time limit (6, 12, 24, or 48 hours), including residual meter measurement at the final horn. Across the listed competitions in Trail Running, Road Running, Nordic Walking, course distances span 0.5 km to 170 km with cumulative elevation gains reaching up to +12,000 m. Flat, short loops between 1 km and 3 km on pavement, park paths, or athletics tracks with lap-by-lap access to personal crew and aid tables. 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 Ligue Ultra and how many events are included in the calendar?
Ultramarathon and timed-endurance circuit uniting 6-hour, 12-hour, 24-hour, and 100 km road and track ultras on precisely measured loops. The RunningCompass calendar for Ligue Ultra lists 12 verified events encompassing 78 individual races, of which 10 currently carry confirmed future race dates and 2 are scheduled with dates to be announced.
Which distances, disciplines, and qualification criteria apply to Ligue Ultra?
Events in Ligue Ultra primarily cover Trail Running, Road Running, Nordic Walking with competition distances ranging from 0.5 km to 170 km. Rankings are determined by total distance covered within the fixed time limit (6, 12, 24, or 48 hours), including residual meter measurement at the final horn.
What course profiles and elevation gains characterize Ligue Ultra routes?
Flat, short loops between 1 km and 3 km on pavement, park paths, or athletics tracks with lap-by-lap access to personal crew and aid tables. Across all 78 races in this series, routes cover 0.5 km to 170 km with cumulative elevation gains reaching up to +12,000 m, and each event page includes an interactive course map, elevation profile, and GPX track download.
Where do Ligue Ultra events take place and how can I register?
Leading host cities in the catalog include Forcalquier, Moorea-Maiao, Oyonnax, Moutiers, Angers, featuring events such as Trail de Haute Provence (THP), Tahiti Moorea Ultra Trail, Tiger Balm Ultra 01, Grand Raid Kiprun 3 Valleys Moûtiers. 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.