Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Dark Trail
Orgelet, France
November 14, 2026Date confirmed
31 km20 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+2
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Running Calendar Races in Jura: Local Races & Courses
55 verified events (15 confirmed dates) and 344 races in Races in Jura with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events5515 confirmed dates
Competitions344Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 220 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+4,200 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & HikingUTMB Index Races
Trail of the Cirque du Fer à Cheval
Arbois, France
March 20, 2027Date confirmed
85 km46 km32 km22 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Val Foncine Trail
Foncine-le-Haut, France
May 16, 2027 to May 17, 2027Date confirmed
36 km26 km15 km10 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+3
Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
The Laughing Cow Lons-le-Saunier Running
Lons-le-Saunier, France
May 28, 2027Date confirmed
10 km5 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+2
Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & HikingUTMB Index Races
The Transju'Trails
Les Rousses, France
June 5, 2027 to June 6, 2027Date confirmed
110 km82 km62 km42 km+4
High AltitudeForest+10
Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningNordic Walking
Mont Genezet Tour
Plainoiseau, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
25 km15 km10.4 km2.8 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad CyclingGravel Biking
Cyclosportive The Laughing Cow
Lons-le-Saunier, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
156 km114 km103 km78 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadForest+3
Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Jurapics
Saint-Claude, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
82 km51 km28 km20 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 | Dark Trail | Orgelet, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail Running | 31 km20 km10 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2027 | Trail of the Cirque du Fer à Cheval | Arbois, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 85 km46 km32 km22 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2027 - May 17, 2027 | Val Foncine Trail | Foncine-le-Haut, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail Running | 36 km26 km15 km10 km |
| May 28, 2027 | The Laughing Cow Lons-le-Saunier Running | Lons-le-Saunier, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Road Running | 10 km5 km |
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2027 - Jun 6, 2027 | The Transju'Trails | Les Rousses, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 110 km82 km62 km42 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Mont Genezet Tour | Plainoiseau, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 25 km15 km10.4 km2.8 km |
| Date to be announced | Cyclosportive The Laughing Cow | Lons-le-Saunier, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Road CyclingGravel Biking | 156 km114 km103 km78 km |
| Date to be announced | Jurapics | Saint-Claude, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 82 km51 km28 km20 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail Volodalen du Jura | Orgelet, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail Running | 60 km38 km24 km17 km |
| Date to be announced | Transju'Cyclo | Champagnole, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Road CyclingWalking & Hiking | 220 km160 km110 km70 km |
| Date to be announced | Tour & Trail des Commères | Sirod, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 23 km15 km11 km6.5 km |
| Date to be announced | O'xyrace Trail Blanc Jurassien | Prémanon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 16 km11 km6 km3 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The administrative area of Races in Jura (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Jura, France) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 55 public events and 344 individual races, including 15 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Running. Key host locations include Orgelet, Arbois, Foncine-le-Haut, and Lons-le-Saunier. Notable events in the selection include Dark Trail, Trail of the Cirque du Fer à Cheval, and Val Foncine Trail.
Race distances span from 0.5 km to 220 km, reaching up to +4,200 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Jura 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 Jura?
RunningCompass currently lists 55 verified events with 344 individual races in Races in Jura. A total of 15 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Dark Trail, Trail of the Cirque du Fer à Cheval, and Val Foncine Trail.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Jura?
Events in Races in Jura focus on Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Running. Course distances range from 0.5 km entry-level races up to 220 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Orgelet, Arbois, Foncine-le-Haut, and Lons-le-Saunier.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Jura?
The most selective courses in Races in Jura climb up to +4,200 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 Jura?
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.