Photo: NPS Photo · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Restonica Trail Blanc
Albertacce, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
18 km6 km
SnowMountain+1
FRRunning Territory & Spot
Runs & Courses in Races in GR20: Trails, Road Races & Events
12 verified events (9 confirmed dates) and 56 races in Races in GR20 with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events129 confirmed dates
Competitions56Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 188 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+13,534 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: NPS Photo · Public Domain · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Dipak Nishchal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWalking & Hiking
The Full GR20
Calenzana, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
188 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+3
Photo: Sgt. Jacqueline Fennell · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Terre des Dieux
Calenzana, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
165 km
Multi-DayHigh Altitude+3
Photo: Javid Nikpour / Mehr News Agency · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningTrail Running
Cross du Courrier de l'Ouest et de la ville d'Angers
Angers, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
10.52 km8.58 km6.88 km4.3 km+6
Nature & Off-RoadPublic Park+4
Photo: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Trail de Plaintel
Plaintel, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
42 km25 km12 km6.5 km
Nature & Off-RoadCharity Run
Photo: Jörg Braukmann · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Les Boucles Saint-Quentinoise
Saint-Quentin, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
10 km5 km2 km950 m
City RunKids & Youth Races+1
Photo: Moahim · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Le Trail de la Saint Martin
Saint-Martin-de-Londres, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
18 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Photo: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCross Country Running
Carrington Challenge
Louviers, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
8.59 km6.06 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Restonica Trail Blanc | Albertacce, Corsica, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 18 km6 km |
| Date to be announced | The Full GR20 | Calenzana, Corsica, FR | Walking & Hiking | 188 km |
| Date to be announced | Terre des Dieux | Calenzana, Corsica, FR | Trail Running | 165 km |
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | Cross du Courrier de l'Ouest et de la ville d'Angers | Angers, Pays de la Loire, FR | Road RunningTrail Running | 10.52 km8.58 km6.88 km4.3 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Trail de Plaintel | Plaintel, Brittany, FR | Trail Running | 42 km25 km12 km6.5 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Les Boucles Saint-Quentinoise | Saint-Quentin, Hauts-de-France, FR | Road Running | 10 km5 km2 km950 m |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Le Trail de la Saint Martin | Saint-Martin-de-Londres, Occitanie, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 18 km10 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Carrington Challenge | Louviers, Normandy, FR | Cross Country Running | 8.59 km6.06 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | 100 Steps Race | Biarritz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail Running | 1.1 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | 5km Matmut - Demain le Sport | Paris, Île-de-France, FR | Road Running | 5 km |
| Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026 | Semi-Marathon de la Vente des Vins des Hospices de Beaune | Beaune, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Road RunningNordic Walking | 21.1 km10.4 km10 km8 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | La Raisin d'Or | Sauternes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Mountain BikingTrail Running | 100 km80 km60 km50 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running territory of Races in GR20 (Corsica, GR20, France) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 56 individual races, including 9 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Running. Key host locations include Albertacce, Calenzana, Angers, and Plaintel. Notable events in the selection include Restonica Trail Blanc, The Full GR20, and Terre des Dieux.
Race distances span from 0.5 km to 188 km, reaching up to +13,534 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in GR20 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 GR20?
RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 56 individual races in Races in GR20. A total of 9 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Restonica Trail Blanc, The Full GR20, and Terre des Dieux.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in GR20?
Events in Races in GR20 focus on Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Running. Course distances range from 0.5 km entry-level races up to 188 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Albertacce, Calenzana, Angers, and Plaintel.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in GR20?
The most selective courses in Races in GR20 climb up to +13,534 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 GR20?
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.