Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Les Foulées des P'tites Mains
Moncley, France
March 29, 2027Date confirmed
15 km10 km5 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+1
FRDepartment & Local Running Guide
Running Calendar Races in Doubs: Local Races & Courses
62 verified events (12 confirmed dates) and 419 races in Races in Doubs with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events6212 confirmed dates
Competitions419Races & courses
Distances1.4 - 300 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+13,000 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rebecca Floto · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsObstacle Course Racing
The Obstacle Race
Étalans, France
April 4, 2027Date confirmed
7 km
FestiveNature & Off-Road+2
Photo: Jorge Jaramillo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & HikingUTMB Index Races
Trail des Forts de Besançon
Besançon, France
May 7, 2027 to May 9, 2027Date confirmed
72 km42 km38 km22 km+6
City RunNature & Off-Road+10
Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail of the First Fir Trees
Nods, France
July 14, 2027Date confirmed
23 km17 km15 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Photo: Fab5669 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail des Sangliers
Pontarlier, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
43.5 km23.1 km14.2 km13.5 km+1
CastlesNature & Off-Road+4
Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Ultra Trail des Montagnes du Jura
Longevilles-Mont-d'Or, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
300 km175 km105 km75 km+3
MountainNature & Off-Road+4
Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Green hike
Ornans, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
22 km18 km12 km6 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+1
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMultisportRoad Running
Festival Grandes Heures Nature
Besançon, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
55 km42.2 km30 km16.5 km+2
RelayNight Run+3
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2027 | Les Foulées des P'tites Mains | Moncley, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 15 km10 km5 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2027 | The Obstacle Race | Étalans, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Obstacle Course Racing | 7 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2027 - May 9, 2027 | Trail des Forts de Besançon | Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 72 km42 km38 km22 km |
July 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2027 | Trail of the First Fir Trees | Nods, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 23 km17 km15 km10 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Trail des Sangliers | Pontarlier, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 43.5 km23.1 km14.2 km13.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Ultra Trail des Montagnes du Jura | Longevilles-Mont-d'Or, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail Running | 300 km175 km105 km75 km |
| Date to be announced | Green hike | Ornans, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail Running | 22 km18 km12 km6 km |
| Date to be announced | Festival Grandes Heures Nature | Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | MultisportRoad Running | 55 km42.2 km30 km16.5 km |
| Date to be announced | La Lanvertoise | Lantenne-Vertière, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Mountain BikingGravel Biking | 80 km50 km35 km20 km |
| Date to be announced | La Sapinette | Nancray, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Mountain BikingWalking & Hiking | 58 km44 km35 km25 km |
| Date to be announced | La Valdahonnaise | Valdahon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 23 km13 km8 km4 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail du FC Val de Loue | Quingey, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 16 km10 km3.2 km2.8 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The administrative area of Races in Doubs (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Doubs, France) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 62 public events and 419 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 Moncley, Étalans, Besançon, and Nods. Notable events in the selection include Les Foulées des P'tites Mains, The Obstacle Race, and Trail des Forts de Besançon.
Race distances span from 1.4 km to 300 km, reaching up to +13,000 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Doubs 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 Doubs?
RunningCompass currently lists 62 verified events with 419 individual races in Races in Doubs. 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 Les Foulées des P'tites Mains, The Obstacle Race, and Trail des Forts de Besançon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Doubs?
Events in Races in Doubs focus on Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Running. Course distances range from 1.4 km entry-level races up to 300 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Moncley, Étalans, Besançon, and Nods.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Doubs?
The most selective courses in Races in Doubs climb up to +13,000 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 Doubs?
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.