Photo: Ignaz Wiradi · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
Tour du Lac du Val d'Auron
Bourges, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
11 km5.5 km3 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+2
FRDepartment & Local Running Guide
Running Calendar Races in Cher: Local Races & Courses
18 verified events (0 confirmed dates) and 62 races in Races in Cher with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events180 confirmed dates
Competitions62Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 90 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,500 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Ignaz Wiradi · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Luigi936 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Trail des Terres du Haut Berry
Menetou-Salon, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
28 km14 km8 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+4
Photo: Cjp24 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningNational Trail Challenge
Trail de Sancerre
Sancerre, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
90 km35 km15 km8 km
VineyardsNature & Off-Road+3
Photo: Hefin Owen from Wales · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSwimrun
SwimRun de Sidiailles
Sidiailles, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
30 km20 km9.5 km3.8 km
Lakes & PondsNature & Off-Road
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Foulées de Bourges
Bourges, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km3.5 km
City RunKids & Youth Races+1
Photo: Carsten Steger · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
10Km de Bourges
Bourges, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
10 km5 km1.2 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
Photo: Carsten Steger · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
The Colored Strides
Bourges, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
5.5 km3 km500 m
FestiveCity Run+2
Photo: Syced · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTriathlon
Triathlon de l'Étang du Puits
Argent-sur-Sauldre, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
55 km28.75 km8.8 km
Lakes & PondsNature & Off-Road+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Tour du Lac du Val d'Auron | Bourges, Centre-Val de Loire, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 11 km5.5 km3 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail des Terres du Haut Berry | Menetou-Salon, Centre-Val de Loire, FR | Trail Running | 28 km14 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail de Sancerre | Sancerre, Centre-Val de Loire, FR | Trail Running | 90 km35 km15 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | SwimRun de Sidiailles | Sidiailles, Centre-Val de Loire, FR | Swimrun | 30 km20 km9.5 km3.8 km |
| Date to be announced | Foulées de Bourges | Bourges, Centre-Val de Loire, FR | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km3.5 km |
| Date to be announced | 10Km de Bourges | Bourges, Centre-Val de Loire, FR | Road Running | 10 km5 km1.2 km |
| Date to be announced | The Colored Strides | Bourges, Centre-Val de Loire, FR | Road Running | 5.5 km3 km500 m |
| Date to be announced | Triathlon de l'Étang du Puits | Argent-sur-Sauldre, Centre-Val de Loire, FR | Triathlon | 55 km28.75 km8.8 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail des Vendanges | Quincy, Centre-Val de Loire, FR | Trail Running | 28 km13 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Triathlon du Grand Meaulnes | La Chapelle-d'Angillon, Centre-Val de Loire, FR | Triathlon | 59.3 km29.65 km14.9 km |
| Date to be announced | Cher Marathon | Vierzon, Centre-Val de Loire, FR | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | La corrida sancerroise de noël | Sancerre, Centre-Val de Loire, FR | Road Running | 7 km3.5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The administrative area of Races in Cher (Centre-Val de Loire, Cher, France) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 18 public events and 62 individual races, including 0 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Triathlon. Key host locations include Bourges, Menetou-Salon, Sancerre, and Sidiailles. Notable events in the selection include Tour du Lac du Val d'Auron, Trail des Terres du Haut Berry, and Trail de Sancerre.
Race distances span from 0.5 km to 90 km, reaching up to +2,500 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Cher 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 Cher?
RunningCompass currently lists 18 verified events with 62 individual races in Races in Cher. A total of 0 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Tour du Lac du Val d'Auron, Trail des Terres du Haut Berry, and Trail de Sancerre.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Cher?
Events in Races in Cher focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Triathlon. Course distances range from 0.5 km entry-level races up to 90 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Bourges, Menetou-Salon, Sancerre, and Sidiailles.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Cher?
The most selective courses in Races in Cher climb up to +2,500 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 Cher?
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.