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Run & Fun du Giffre
Samoëns, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km13.8 km12 km+5
City RunFestive+6
FRCity Runs & Local Calendar
Running Calendar Races in Samoëns: City Runs, Half Marathons & Trails
12 verified events (8 confirmed dates) and 56 races in Races in Samoëns with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events128 confirmed dates
Competitions56Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 128 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+9,050 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Ultra-Trail du Haut-Giffre
Samoëns, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
128 km96 km53 km33 km+2
High AltitudeMountain+5
Photo: Daniel Simpson · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Gend'trail
Samoëns, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
31.36 km
MountainHigh Altitude+3
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Kilomètre Vertical du Criou
Samoëns, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
2 km
Nature & Off-RoadHigh Altitude+1
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Cross du Courrier de l'Ouest et de la ville d'Angers
Angers, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
10.52 km8.58 km6.88 km4.3 km+6
Nature & Off-RoadPublic Park+4
Photo: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Trail de Plaintel
Plaintel, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
42 km25 km12 km6.5 km
Nature & Off-RoadCharity Run
Photo: Jörg Braukmann · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Les Boucles Saint-Quentinoise
Saint-Quentin, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
10 km5 km2 km950 m
City RunKids & Youth Races+1
Photo: Moahim · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Le Trail de la Saint Martin
Saint-Martin-de-Londres, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
18 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Run & Fun du Giffre | Samoëns, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningRoad Running | 42.2 km21.1 km13.8 km12 km |
| Date to be announced | Ultra-Trail du Haut-Giffre | Samoëns, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 128 km96 km53 km33 km |
| Date to be announced | Gend'trail | Samoëns, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 31.36 km |
| Date to be announced | Kilomètre Vertical du Criou | Samoëns, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 2 km |
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | Cross du Courrier de l'Ouest et de la ville d'Angers | Angers, Pays de la Loire, FR | Road RunningTrail Running | 10.52 km8.58 km6.88 km4.3 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Trail de Plaintel | Plaintel, Brittany, FR | Trail Running | 42 km25 km12 km6.5 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Les Boucles Saint-Quentinoise | Saint-Quentin, Hauts-de-France, FR | Road Running | 10 km5 km2 km950 m |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Le Trail de la Saint Martin | Saint-Martin-de-Londres, Occitanie, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 18 km10 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Carrington Challenge | Louviers, Normandy, FR | Cross Country Running | 8.59 km6.06 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | 100 Steps Race | Biarritz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail Running | 1.1 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | 5km Matmut - Demain le Sport | Paris, Île-de-France, FR | Road Running | 5 km |
| Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026 | Semi-Marathon de la Vente des Vins des Hospices de Beaune | Beaune, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Road RunningNordic Walking | 21.1 km10.4 km10 km8 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The host city of Races in Samoëns (Upper Savoy, Samoëns, France) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 56 individual races, including 8 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Nordic Walking. Key host locations include Samoëns, Angers, Plaintel, and Saint-Quentin. Notable events in the selection include Run & Fun du Giffre, Ultra-Trail du Haut-Giffre, and Gend'trail.
Race distances span from 0.5 km to 128 km, reaching up to +9,050 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Samoëns 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 Samoëns?
RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 56 individual races in Races in Samoëns. 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 Run & Fun du Giffre, Ultra-Trail du Haut-Giffre, and Gend'trail.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Samoëns?
Events in Races in Samoëns focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Nordic Walking. Course distances range from 0.5 km entry-level races up to 128 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Samoëns, Angers, Plaintel, and Saint-Quentin.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Samoëns?
The most selective courses in Races in Samoëns climb up to +9,050 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 Samoëns?
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.