Photo: Rémih · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail de la Michaille
Valserhône, France
April 25, 2027Date confirmed
32 km22 km12 km
Nature & Off-RoadKids & Youth Races+2
FRRunning Territory & Spot
Runs & Courses in Races in Pays de Gex: Trails, Road Races & Events
14 verified events (1 confirmed dates) and 39 races in Races in Pays de Gex with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events141 confirmed dates
Competitions39Races & courses
Distances0.6 - 102.9 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,964 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Rémih · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsPhoto: Rémih · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
La Foulée de Crozet
Crozet, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
10.28 km5.14 km2.8 km1.1 km+1
Kids & Youth RacesLakes & Ponds+1
Photo: Daniel Simpson · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
RunÔLac
Divonne-les-Bains, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
60 km21 km9 km
Nature & Off-RoadLakes & Ponds+3
Photo: Rémih · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & HikingUTMB Index Races
Trail Thoiry Reculet
Thoiry, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
31 km12 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadKids & Youth Races+2
Photo: Syced · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTriathlon
Triathlon de Divonne-les-Bains
Divonne-les-Bains, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
102.9 km53.5 km26.75 km
Lakes & PondsMountain+3
Photo: Patrick Nouhailler · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
Chevry Run
Chevry, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
10 km6.5 km
City RunKids & Youth Races+1
Photo: King Februarius · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBike & Run
Bike and Run of Retord
Châtillon-en-Michaille, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
20 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadKids & Youth Races+1
Photo: Anneli Salo · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNordic WalkingTrail Running
Dix'Vonne
Divonne-les-Bains, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
12 km
Nature & Off-RoadKids & Youth Races
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2027 | Trail de la Michaille | Valserhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 32 km22 km12 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | La Foulée de Crozet | Crozet, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road Running | 10.28 km5.14 km2.8 km1.1 km |
| Date to be announced | RunÔLac | Divonne-les-Bains, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road Running | 60 km21 km9 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail Thoiry Reculet | Thoiry, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 31 km12 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Triathlon de Divonne-les-Bains | Divonne-les-Bains, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Triathlon | 102.9 km53.5 km26.75 km |
| Date to be announced | Chevry Run | Chevry, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km6.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Bike and Run of Retord | Châtillon-en-Michaille, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Bike & Run | 20 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Dix'Vonne | Divonne-les-Bains, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Nordic WalkingTrail Running | 12 km |
| Date to be announced | Zeoff Jura | Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 78 km60 km |
| Date to be announced | Defi de Fort l'Écluse | Léaz, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 19 km12 km |
| Date to be announced | The Jura Milk Boat | Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 51 km |
| Date to be announced | Daffodil Cross-Country Race | Valserhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 13.3 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running territory of Races in Pays de Gex (Ain, Pays de Gex, France) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 14 public events and 39 individual races, including 1 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Running. Key host locations include Valserhône, Crozet, Divonne-les-Bains, and Thoiry. Notable events in the selection include Trail de la Michaille, La Foulée de Crozet, and RunÔLac.
Race distances span from 0.6 km to 102.9 km, reaching up to +2,964 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Pays de Gex 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 Pays de Gex?
RunningCompass currently lists 14 verified events with 39 individual races in Races in Pays de Gex. A total of 1 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Trail de la Michaille, La Foulée de Crozet, and RunÔLac.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Pays de Gex?
Events in Races in Pays de Gex focus on Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Running. Course distances range from 0.6 km entry-level races up to 102.9 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Valserhône, Crozet, Divonne-les-Bains, and Thoiry.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Pays de Gex?
The most selective courses in Races in Pays de Gex climb up to +2,964 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 Pays de Gex?
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.