Photo: Daniel Simpson · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Foulées Vichyssoises
Vichy, France
March 20, 2027 to March 21, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunLakes & Ponds+1
FRDepartment & Local Running Guide
Running Calendar Races in the Allier: Local Races & Courses
32 verified events (8 confirmed dates) and 171 races in Races in the Allier with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events328 confirmed dates
Competitions171Races & courses
Distances1 - 113 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,160 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Daniel Simpson · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Rémih · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Les Boucles de l'EACCD
Beaulon, France
April 4, 2027Date confirmed
10 km5 km2 km1 km
Kids & Youth RacesCity Run
Photo: Syced · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTriathlonIronman Series
Ironman 70.3 de Vichy
Vichy, France
August 22, 2027Date confirmed
113 km
City RunLakes & Ponds+2
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningMountain Biking
Trail of Lavault-Ste-Anne and Montluçon Community
Montluçon, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
44 km36 km35 km32 km+10
Nature & Off-RoadKids & Youth Races+3
Photo: Rémih · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Chantelle Trails Nature Sports
Chantelle, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
27 km21 km20 km12 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Photo: Daniel Simpson · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail des Côtes Matras
Noyant-d'Allier, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
30 km16 km7 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
Photo: Luigi936 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMountain BikingTrail Running
Vin'Scène en Bourbonnais
Moulins, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
60 km44 km30 km25 km+1
VineyardsNature & Off-Road+2
Photo: Rémih · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
The varunning
Varennes-sur-Allier, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
23 km15 km10 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadKids & Youth Races+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2027 - Mar 21, 2027 | Foulées Vichyssoises | Vichy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2027 | Les Boucles de l'EACCD | Beaulon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road Running | 10 km5 km2 km1 km |
August 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2027 | Ironman 70.3 de Vichy | Vichy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Triathlon | 113 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Trail of Lavault-Ste-Anne and Montluçon Community | Montluçon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningMountain Biking | 44 km36 km35 km32 km |
| Date to be announced | Chantelle Trails Nature Sports | Chantelle, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 27 km21 km20 km12 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail des Côtes Matras | Noyant-d'Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 30 km16 km7 km |
| Date to be announced | Vin'Scène en Bourbonnais | Moulins, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Mountain BikingTrail Running | 60 km44 km30 km25 km |
| Date to be announced | The varunning | Varennes-sur-Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 23 km15 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Yotta XP de Vichy | Vichy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Triathlon | 103 km51.5 km25.75 km |
| Date to be announced | IFSI RUN TOUR | Vichy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km6 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail Natura Sioule | Ébreuil, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 51.5 km30 km19 km13 km |
| Date to be announced | Triathlon de Vichy | Vichy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Triathlon | 107 km55.5 km30.75 km13.7 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The administrative area of Races in the Allier (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Allier, France) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 32 public events and 171 individual races, including 8 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Running. Key host locations include Vichy, Beaulon, Montluçon, and Chantelle. Notable events in the selection include Foulées Vichyssoises, Les Boucles de l'EACCD, and Ironman 70.3 de Vichy.
Race distances span from 1 km to 113 km, reaching up to +2,160 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in the Allier 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 the Allier?
RunningCompass currently lists 32 verified events with 171 individual races in Races in the Allier. A total of 8 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Foulées Vichyssoises, Les Boucles de l'EACCD, and Ironman 70.3 de Vichy.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in the Allier?
Events in Races in the Allier focus on Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Running. Course distances range from 1 km entry-level races up to 113 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Vichy, Beaulon, Montluçon, and Chantelle.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in the Allier?
The most selective courses in Races in the Allier climb up to +2,160 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 the Allier?
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.