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Trail de Plaintel
Plaintel, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
42 km25 km12 km6.5 km
Nature & Off-RoadCharity Run
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Running Calendar Races in Brittany: Races, Trails & Competitions
417 verified events (36 confirmed dates) and 1,668 races in Races in Brittany with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events41736 confirmed dates
Competitions1,668Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 83 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,000 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Noz Trail Plougastel
Plougastel-Daoulas, France
November 14, 2026Date confirmed
16 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadSeaside & Coast+1
Photo: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Menestrail
Moncontour, France
December 5, 2026Date confirmed
54 km34 km24 km14 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Photo: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Trail Between Moorlands and Justice
Saint-Jean-Brévelay, France
December 20, 2026Date confirmed
55 km30 km18 km11 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+1
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail du Glazig
Plourhan, France
February 6, 2027 to February 7, 2027Date confirmed
83 km63 km52 km42 km+6
Seaside & CoastForest+6
Photo: BLMUtah · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail de la Ria et de l'Océan
Plouhinec, France
February 7, 2027Date confirmed
28 km18 km11 km8 km
Seaside & CoastNature & Off-Road+2
Photo: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Half Marathon & 10k Running Pays de Lorient
Cléguer, France
February 14, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadCity Run
Photo: Anneli Salo · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNordic WalkingRoad Running
Semi-Marathon du Finistère
Telgruc-sur-Mer, France
February 21, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km10 km3 km1.5 km+2
City RunSeaside & Coast+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | Trail de Plaintel | Plaintel, Brittany, FR | Trail Running | 42 km25 km12 km6.5 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Noz Trail Plougastel | Plougastel-Daoulas, Brittany, FR | Trail Running | 16 km10 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2026 | Menestrail | Moncontour, Brittany, FR | Trail Running | 54 km34 km24 km14 km |
| Dec 20, 2026 | Trail Between Moorlands and Justice | Saint-Jean-Brévelay, Brittany, FR | Trail Running | 55 km30 km18 km11 km |
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2027 - Feb 7, 2027 | Trail du Glazig | Plourhan, Brittany, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 83 km63 km52 km42 km |
| Feb 7, 2027 | Trail de la Ria et de l'Océan | Plouhinec, Brittany, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 28 km18 km11 km8 km |
| Feb 14, 2027 | Half Marathon & 10k Running Pays de Lorient | Cléguer, Brittany, FR | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km |
| Feb 21, 2027 | Semi-Marathon du Finistère | Telgruc-sur-Mer, Brittany, FR | Nordic WalkingRoad Running | 21.1 km10 km3 km1.5 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2027 | Carnac Atlantik Run | Carnac, Brittany, FR | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km1.61 km |
| Mar 21, 2027 | Locronan-Plogonnec-Quimper Half-Marathon | Quimper, Brittany, FR | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km |
| Mar 22, 2027 | La Henvicoise | Henvic, Brittany, FR | Trail Running | 17 km9.5 km |
| Mar 27, 2027 | Poker Trail Mont Garrot | Saint-Suliac, Brittany, FR | Trail Running | 6 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Races in Brittany (France, Brittany) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 417 public events and 1,668 individual races, including 36 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Walking & Hiking. Key host locations include Plaintel, Plougastel-Daoulas, Moncontour, and Saint-Jean-Brévelay. Notable events in the selection include Trail de Plaintel, Noz Trail Plougastel, and Menestrail.
Race distances span from 0.5 km to 83 km, reaching up to +2,000 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Brittany 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 Brittany?
RunningCompass currently lists 417 verified events with 1,668 individual races in Races in Brittany. A total of 36 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Trail de Plaintel, Noz Trail Plougastel, and Menestrail.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Brittany?
Events in Races in Brittany focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Walking & Hiking. Course distances range from 0.5 km entry-level races up to 83 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Plaintel, Plougastel-Daoulas, Moncontour, and Saint-Jean-Brévelay.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Brittany?
The most selective courses in Races in Brittany climb up to +2,000 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 Brittany?
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.