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Trail de la courses des Babets
Sorbiers, France
November 29, 2026Date confirmed
15 km8 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+1
FRDepartment & Local Running Guide
Running Calendar Races in Loire: Local Races & Courses
90 verified events (24 confirmed dates) and 495 races in Races in Loire with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events9024 confirmed dates
Competitions495Races & courses
Distances1 - 52 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+1,710 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Corrida des Gaziers
Chazelles-sur-Lyon, France
December 18, 2026Date confirmed
8 km2.7 km1 km
FestiveNight Run+3
Photo: Rémih · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Blackmouths Race
La Ricamarie, France
January 31, 2027Date confirmed
10 km5 km
ForestNature & Off-Road+1
Photo: D Delang · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
The Winter Run of the Frosties
Verrières-en-Forez, France
February 6, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km34.6 km22.9 km13.6 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadKids & Youth Races+2
Photo: Patrick Nouhailler · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
5 et 10 km de la course des Babets
Saint-Étienne, France
March 14, 2027Date confirmed
10 km5 km
City RunFestive
Photo: William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & HikingChallenge de la Convivialité
Beer Marathon
Montbrison, France
May 15, 2027 to May 17, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km15 km10 km+3
City RunFestive+9
Photo: Rémih · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
La Rouchonette
Roche-la-Molière, France
July 2, 2027Date confirmed
8 km7.5 km1 km
Kids & Youth RacesCity Run+1
Photo: Cjp24 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
La Bel'Montaise
Belmont-de-la-Loire, France
July 18, 2027Date confirmed
50 km25 km14 km8 km
VineyardsNature & Off-Road+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2026 | Trail de la courses des Babets | Sorbiers, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 15 km8 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2026 | Corrida des Gaziers | Chazelles-sur-Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road Running | 8 km2.7 km1 km |
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2027 | Blackmouths Race | La Ricamarie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 10 km5 km |
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2027 | The Winter Run of the Frosties | Verrières-en-Forez, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 42.2 km34.6 km22.9 km13.6 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2027 | 5 et 10 km de la course des Babets | Saint-Étienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road Running | 10 km5 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2027 - May 17, 2027 | Beer Marathon | Montbrison, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 42.2 km21.1 km15 km10 km |
July 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2027 | La Rouchonette | Roche-la-Molière, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road Running | 8 km7.5 km1 km |
| Jul 18, 2027 | La Bel'Montaise | Belmont-de-la-Loire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 50 km25 km14 km8 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | La Virade de l'Espoir d'Ecotay de l'Olme | Écotay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 22 km18 km13 km6 km |
| Date to be announced | Tarentaise Cot Challenge | Tarentaise, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Bike & RunMountain Biking | 52 km45 km40 km30 km |
| Date to be announced | the Villerest Lake Trail | Villerêt, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 42 km26 km14 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | La Marche des Violettes | Crémeaux, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Walking & Hiking | 36 km30 km23 km17 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The administrative area of Races in Loire (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Loire, France) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 90 public events and 495 individual races, including 24 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Walking & Hiking. Key host locations include Sorbiers, Chazelles-sur-Lyon, La Ricamarie, and Verrières-en-Forez. Notable events in the selection include Trail de la courses des Babets, Corrida des Gaziers, and Blackmouths Race.
Race distances span from 1 km to 52 km, reaching up to +1,710 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in 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 Loire?
RunningCompass currently lists 90 verified events with 495 individual races in Races in Loire. A total of 24 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Trail de la courses des Babets, Corrida des Gaziers, and Blackmouths Race.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Loire?
Events in Races in Loire focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Walking & Hiking. Course distances range from 1 km entry-level races up to 52 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Sorbiers, Chazelles-sur-Lyon, La Ricamarie, and Verrières-en-Forez.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Loire?
The most selective courses in Races in Loire climb up to +1,710 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 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.