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Running Calendar Races in Europe: Countries, Regions & Events

9,438 verified events (36 confirmed dates) and 36,966 races in Races in Europe with course maps and elevation profiles.

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Events9,43836 confirmed dates
Competitions36,966Races & courses
Distances0.9 - 42 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+1,092 m D+Course elevation profile

Countries in this Region

AlbaniaAlbania2AndorraAndorra5AustriaAustria66BelarusBelarus1BelgiumBelgium113Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina6BulgariaBulgaria17CroatiaCroatia27CyprusCyprus10CzechiaCzechia78DenmarkDenmark43EstoniaEstonia13Faroe IslandsFaroe Islands2FinlandFinland23FranceFrance5,616GeorgiaGeorgia6GermanyGermany669GreeceGreece40GuernseyGuernsey1HungaryHungary37IcelandIceland21IrelandIreland47Isle of ManIsle of Man1ItalyItaly406JerseyJersey3LatviaLatvia2LiechtensteinLiechtenstein1LithuaniaLithuania4LuxembourgLuxembourg24MaltaMalta9MoldovaMoldova1MonacoMonaco2MontenegroMontenegro3NetherlandsNetherlands71North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia6NorwayNorway50PolandPoland617PortugalPortugal265RomaniaRomania22San MarinoSan Marino1SerbiaSerbia6SlovakiaSlovakia34SloveniaSlovenia15SpainSpain503SwedenSweden55SwitzerlandSwitzerland157TurkeyTurkey34UkraineUkraine1United KingdomUnited Kingdom302

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November 2026

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Nov 11, 2026Cross du Courrier de l'Ouest et de la ville d'AngersAngers, Pays de la Loire, FR
Road RunningTrail Running
10.52 km8.58 km6.88 km4.3 km
Nov 11, 2026Trail de PlaintelPlaintel, Brittany, FR
Trail Running
42 km25 km12 km6.5 km
Nov 11, 2026Les Boucles Saint-QuentinoiseSaint-Quentin, Hauts-de-France, FR
Road Running
10 km5 km2 km950 m
Nov 11, 2026Olsztyn Independence RunOlsztyn, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, PL
Road RunningNordic Walking
10 km5 km
Nov 11, 2026Gdynia Independence RunGdynia, Pomerania Voivodeship, PL
Road RunningNordic Walking
10 km1.92 km
Nov 11, 2026Le Trail de la Saint MartinSaint-Martin-de-Londres, Occitanie, FR
Trail RunningWalking & Hiking
18 km10 km
Nov 11, 2026Independence Run in PolicePolice, West Pomerania Voivodeship, PL
Trail RunningNordic Walking
10 km5 km
Nov 11, 2026Wrocław Independence Run with a MustacheWrocław, Lower Silesia Voivodeship, PL
Road Running
10 km5 km
Nov 11, 2026Independence Run in KielceKielce, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, PL
Road Running
10 km1.92 km
Nov 11, 2026Opole Independence RunOpole, Opole Voivodeship, PL
Road Running
10 km5 km
Nov 11, 2026Gdańsk Independence RunGdańsk, Pomerania Voivodeship, PL
Road RunningNordic Walking
10 km
Nov 11, 2026Goleniów Independence MileGoleniów, West Pomerania Voivodeship, PL
Road Running
10 km1.61 km

Events by Month

January97February93March163April231May205June159July73August50September93October117November245December158

Overview & Route Character

The world region of Races in Europe is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 9,438 public events and 36,966 individual races, including 36 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Nordic Walking. Key host locations include Angers, Plaintel, Saint-Quentin, and Olsztyn. Notable events in the selection include Cross du Courrier de l'Ouest et de la ville d'Angers, Trail de Plaintel, and Les Boucles Saint-Quentinoise.

Race distances span from 0.9 km to 42 km, reaching up to +1,092 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Europe 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 Europe?

RunningCompass currently lists 9,438 verified events with 36,966 individual races in Races in Europe. A total of 36 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Cross du Courrier de l'Ouest et de la ville d'Angers, Trail de Plaintel, and Les Boucles Saint-Quentinoise.

What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Europe?

Events in Races in Europe focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Nordic Walking. Course distances range from 0.9 km entry-level races up to 42 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Angers, Plaintel, Saint-Quentin, and Olsztyn.

What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Europe?

The most selective courses in Races in Europe climb up to +1,092 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 Europe?

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.

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