Photo: Christoph Strässler · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Firefly Trail
Riotord, France
February 6, 2027Date confirmed
32 km17 km10 km8 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadSnow+5
FRDepartment & Local Running Guide
Running Calendar Races in Haute-Loire: Local Races & Courses
40 verified events (9 confirmed dates) and 263 races in Races in Haute-Loire with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events409 confirmed dates
Competitions263Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 140 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+6,000 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Christoph Strässler · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Patrick Nouhailler · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail Retournacois
Retournac, France
March 21, 2027Date confirmed
24 km15 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain
Photo: Patrick Nouhailler · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & HikingUTMB Index Races
Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB
Le Puy-en-Velay, France
June 18, 2027 to June 20, 2027Date confirmed
140 km88 km55 km28 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadForest+3
Photo: Rémih · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningMountain Biking
Saintger Trail
Saint-Germain-Laprade, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42 km33 km26 km16 km+5
Nature & Off-RoadForest+1
Photo: Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsTriathlonSwimrun
Triathlon du Lac du Bouchet
Le Bouchet-Saint-Nicolas, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
129.7 km104.7 km46.2 km26.35 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadLakes & Ponds+4
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB Index Races
Trail des Sources de la Loire
Costaros, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
111 km61 km50 km38 km+3
Nature & Off-RoadForest+5
Photo: D Delang · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail Grand Velay
Polignac, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
31 km21 km18 km17 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadSnow+3
Photo: Rémih · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Défi Vellave
Monistrol-sur-Loire, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21 km20 km12 km11 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2027 | Firefly Trail | Riotord, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 32 km17 km10 km8 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2027 | Trail Retournacois | Retournac, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 24 km15 km10 km |
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2027 - Jun 20, 2027 | Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB | Le Puy-en-Velay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 140 km88 km55 km28 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Saintger Trail | Saint-Germain-Laprade, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningMountain Biking | 42 km33 km26 km16 km |
| Date to be announced | Triathlon du Lac du Bouchet | Le Bouchet-Saint-Nicolas, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | TriathlonSwimrun | 129.7 km104.7 km46.2 km26.35 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail des Sources de la Loire | Costaros, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 111 km61 km50 km38 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail Grand Velay | Polignac, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 31 km21 km18 km17 km |
| Date to be announced | Défi Vellave | Monistrol-sur-Loire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 21 km20 km12 km11 km |
| Date to be announced | Techni'Trail Tiranges | Tiranges, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 82 km55 km25 km15 km |
| Date to be announced | La Cool et Verte | Allègre, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road CyclingTrail Running | 75 km40 km25 km15 km |
| Date to be announced | Capito trail | Saint-Julien-Chapteuil, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 33 km20 km14 km11 km |
| Date to be announced | Daffodils Trail of Haut-Lignon | Tence, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 24 km15 km10 km3 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The administrative area of Races in Haute-Loire (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Haute-Loire, France) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 40 public events and 263 individual races, including 9 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Mountain Biking. Key host locations include Riotord, Retournac, Le Puy-en-Velay, and Saint-Germain-Laprade. Notable events in the selection include Firefly Trail, Trail Retournacois, and Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB.
Race distances span from 0.5 km to 140 km, reaching up to +6,000 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Haute-Loire 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 Haute-Loire?
RunningCompass currently lists 40 verified events with 263 individual races in Races in Haute-Loire. A total of 9 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Firefly Trail, Trail Retournacois, and Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Haute-Loire?
Events in Races in Haute-Loire focus on Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Mountain Biking. Course distances range from 0.5 km entry-level races up to 140 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Riotord, Retournac, Le Puy-en-Velay, and Saint-Germain-Laprade.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Haute-Loire?
The most selective courses in Races in Haute-Loire climb up to +6,000 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 Haute-Loire?
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.