Photo: Daniel Simpson · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
Runrise December
Sassenage, France
December 19, 2026Date confirmed
5 km
FestiveCity Run
FRRunning Territory & Spot
Runs & Courses in Races in Vercors: Trails, Road Races & Events
38 verified events (12 confirmed dates) and 196 races in Races in Vercors with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events3812 confirmed dates
Competitions196Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 400 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+10,000 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Daniel Simpson · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: gadl · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Les 24 Tours Sans Venin
Seyssinet-Pariset, France
April 10, 2027 to April 11, 2027Date confirmed
144 km42 km24 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+3
Photo: Julien.vercueil · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Vercors Marathon
Villard-de-Lans, France
June 5, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km19.9 km10.7 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+4
Photo: Nataliafischer · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMountain Biking
Elevation Vercors
L'Albenc, France
July 1, 2027Date confirmed
350 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+1
Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad CyclingGravel Biking
La Drômoise
Die, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
400 km138 km130 km120 km+8
Nature & Off-RoadForest+4
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail du Maquis du Vercors
Bouvante-le-Haut, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
55 km38 km27 km26 km+3
Nature & Off-RoadCulture & History+4
Photo: Ylliab Photo from Grenoble, France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningNordic Walking
Le Sentier des Ours
Autrans-Méaudre en Vercors, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
22 km13 km7 km4 km+1
MountainNature & Off-Road+1
Photo: Patrick Nouhailler · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Le Trail des 3 Pucelles
Seyssins, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
23 km15 km12 km
Kids & Youth RacesNature & Off-Road+5
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2026 | Runrise December | Sassenage, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 5 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2027 - Apr 11, 2027 | Les 24 Tours Sans Venin | Seyssinet-Pariset, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 144 km42 km24 km |
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2027 | Vercors Marathon | Villard-de-Lans, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road Running | 42.2 km19.9 km10.7 km |
July 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2027 | Elevation Vercors | L'Albenc, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Mountain Biking | 350 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | La Drômoise | Die, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road CyclingGravel Biking | 400 km138 km130 km120 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail du Maquis du Vercors | Bouvante-le-Haut, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 55 km38 km27 km26 km |
| Date to be announced | Le Sentier des Ours | Autrans-Méaudre en Vercors, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 22 km13 km7 km4 km |
| Date to be announced | Le Trail des 3 Pucelles | Seyssins, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 23 km15 km12 km |
| Date to be announced | Glandass'Trail | Châtillon-en-Diois, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 70 km37 km19 km11 km |
| Date to be announced | The Walnut Saga | Vinay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 14 km9 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail Raye Saint Vincinoise | Saint-Vincent-la-Commanderie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 18 km8 km1 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail du Moucherotte | Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 41 km23 km11 km300 m |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running territory of Races in Vercors (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Vercors, France) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 38 public events and 196 individual races, including 12 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Running. Key host locations include Sassenage, Seyssinet-Pariset, Villard-de-Lans, and L'Albenc. Notable events in the selection include Runrise December, Les 24 Tours Sans Venin, and Vercors Marathon.
Race distances span from 0.5 km to 400 km, reaching up to +10,000 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Vercors 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 Vercors?
RunningCompass currently lists 38 verified events with 196 individual races in Races in Vercors. A total of 12 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Runrise December, Les 24 Tours Sans Venin, and Vercors Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Vercors?
Events in Races in Vercors focus on Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Running. Course distances range from 0.5 km entry-level races up to 400 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Sassenage, Seyssinet-Pariset, Villard-de-Lans, and L'Albenc.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Vercors?
The most selective courses in Races in Vercors climb up to +10,000 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 Vercors?
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.