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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
FRCity Runs & Local Calendar
Running Calendar Races in Besançon: City Runs, Half Marathons & Trails
10 verified events (1 confirmed dates) and 45 races in Races in Besançon with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events101 confirmed dates
Competitions45Races & courses
Distances1 - 130 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,800 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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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
Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
Les Rives du Doubs
Besançon, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
10 km5 km1.7 km1 km
City RunKids & Youth Races+1
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Panora'Trail
Besançon, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
24 km11 km6 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+1
Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Les Boucles Roses
Besançon, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
15 km10 km6 km2 km
FestiveCharity Run+1
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Trail Urbain Besançon
Besançon, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
22 km14 km8 km
Urban TrailCity Run+7
Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
The Green Trail Duo of Besançon
Besançon, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
17 km
RelayNature & Off-Road+1
Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Cycling
The Bisontine Arrow
Besançon, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
130 km90 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
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 |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Les Rives du Doubs | Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km5 km1.7 km1 km |
| Date to be announced | Panora'Trail | Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 24 km11 km6 km |
| Date to be announced | Les Boucles Roses | Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail Running | 15 km10 km6 km2 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail Urbain Besançon | Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail Running | 22 km14 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | The Green Trail Duo of Besançon | Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail Running | 17 km |
| Date to be announced | The Bisontine Arrow | Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Road Cycling | 130 km90 km |
| Date to be announced | Les Boucles Vauban (Decathlon) | Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Road Running | 10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Les Défis de la Boucle - Etape 4 | Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail Running | 10 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The host city of Races in Besançon (Doubs, Besançon, France) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 10 public events and 45 individual races, including 1 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Running. Key host locations include Besançon. Notable events in the selection include Trail des Forts de Besançon, Festival Grandes Heures Nature, and Les Rives du Doubs.
Race distances span from 1 km to 130 km, reaching up to +2,800 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Besançon 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 Besançon?
RunningCompass currently lists 10 verified events with 45 individual races in Races in Besançon. A total of 1 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Trail des Forts de Besançon, Festival Grandes Heures Nature, and Les Rives du Doubs.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Besançon?
Events in Races in Besançon focus on Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Running. Course distances range from 1 km entry-level races up to 130 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Besançon.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Besançon?
The most selective courses in Races in Besançon climb up to +2,800 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 Besançon?
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.