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Tusker Lite Mount Rwenzori Marathon
Kasese, Uganda
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
ForestMountain+2
UGRegional Running Calendar
Running Calendar Races in Ouest: Races, Trails & Competitions
12 verified events (10 confirmed dates) and 51 races in Races in Ouest with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events1210 confirmed dates
Competitions51Races & courses
Distances0.9 - 125 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+4,850 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Marathon d'Ouganda
Masaka, Uganda
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunLakes & Ponds+1
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: 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
Photo: marek7400 · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningNordic Walking
Gdynia Independence Run
Gdynia, Poland
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
10 km1.92 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+3
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
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Tusker Lite Mount Rwenzori Marathon | Kasese, Westregion, UG | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Marathon d'Ouganda | Masaka, Zentralregion, UG | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 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 |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Wrocław Independence Run with a Mustache | Wrocław, Lower Silesia Voivodeship, PL | Road Running | 10 km5 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Independence Run in Kielce | Kielce, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, PL | Road Running | 10 km1.92 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Races in Ouest (Uganda, Ouest) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 51 individual races, including 10 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Nordic Walking. Key host locations include Kasese, Masaka, Angers, and Plaintel. Notable events in the selection include Tusker Lite Mount Rwenzori Marathon, Marathon d'Ouganda, and Cross du Courrier de l'Ouest et de la ville d'Angers.
Race distances span from 0.9 km to 125 km, reaching up to +4,850 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Ouest includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Races in Ouest?
RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 51 individual races in Races in Ouest. A total of 10 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Tusker Lite Mount Rwenzori Marathon, Marathon d'Ouganda, and Cross du Courrier de l'Ouest et de la ville d'Angers.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Ouest?
Events in Races in Ouest focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Nordic Walking. Course distances range from 0.9 km entry-level races up to 125 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Kasese, Masaka, Angers, and Plaintel.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Ouest?
The most selective courses in Races in Ouest climb up to +4,850 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Races in Ouest?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.