Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Forestrail de Phalempin
Phalempin, France
November 14, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
21 km10 km
ForestNature & Off-Road+2
FRDepartment & Local Running Guide
Running Calendar Races in North: Local Races & Courses
117 verified events (15 confirmed dates) and 624 races in Races in North with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events11715 confirmed dates
Competitions624Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 115 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,150 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
Lille Citadel Night Race
Lille, France
November 20, 2026Date confirmed
10 km5 km
City RunNight Run
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMountain Biking
Open VTT Dunes of Flanders
Dunkerque, France
December 20, 2026Date confirmed
50 km33.5 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
Photo: Jörg Braukmann · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
10 Km du Ravensberg
Bailleul, France
January 31, 2027Date confirmed
10 km
City RunNature & Off-Road
Photo: Dguendel · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
The Silver Strides
Bondues, France
April 11, 2027Date confirmed
10 km6 km
Charity RunCity Run+1
Photo: Dguendel · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Artémis Trail Festival
Godewaersvelde, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42 km25 km13 km1.63 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadCity Run+1
Photo: Jörg Braukmann · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
La Route du Louvre
Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km23 km15 km14 km+2
Point-to-PointCity Run+4
Photo: Daniel Plunkett / Goodnightmush · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMountain BikingRoad Running
Testathlon Armentières
Armentières, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
55 km50 km30 km25 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadCity Run+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Forestrail de Phalempin | Phalempin, Hauts-de-France, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 21 km10 km |
| Nov 20, 2026 | Lille Citadel Night Race | Lille, Hauts-de-France, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km5 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2026 | Open VTT Dunes of Flanders | Dunkerque, Hauts-de-France, FR | Mountain Biking | 50 km33.5 km |
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2027 | 10 Km du Ravensberg | Bailleul, Hauts-de-France, FR | Road Running | 10 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2027 | The Silver Strides | Bondues, Hauts-de-France, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km6 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Artémis Trail Festival | Godewaersvelde, Hauts-de-France, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 42 km25 km13 km1.63 km |
| Date to be announced | La Route du Louvre | Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Hauts-de-France, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 42.2 km23 km15 km14 km |
| Date to be announced | Testathlon Armentières | Armentières, Hauts-de-France, FR | Mountain BikingRoad Running | 55 km50 km30 km25 km |
| Date to be announced | Défi Trails Lillois | Lille, Hauts-de-France, FR | Trail Running | 45 km30 km22 km15 km |
| Date to be announced | Nord Trail Monts de Flandres (NTMF) | Saint-Jans-Cappel, Hauts-de-France, FR | Trail Running | 115 km80 km59 km42 km |
| Date to be announced | The YUL | Prémesques, Hauts-de-France, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km8.5 km5 km350 m |
| Date to be announced | Course des Terrils | Raismes, Hauts-de-France, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 45 km25 km16 km10 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The administrative area of Races in North (Hauts-de-France, North, France) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 117 public events and 624 individual races, including 15 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Walking & Hiking, Road Running, and Trail Running. Key host locations include Phalempin, Lille, Dunkerque, and Bailleul. Notable events in the selection include Forestrail de Phalempin, Lille Citadel Night Race, and Open VTT Dunes of Flanders.
Race distances span from 0.5 km to 115 km, reaching up to +2,150 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in North 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 North?
RunningCompass currently lists 117 verified events with 624 individual races in Races in North. 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 Forestrail de Phalempin, Lille Citadel Night Race, and Open VTT Dunes of Flanders.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in North?
Events in Races in North focus on Walking & Hiking, Road Running, and Trail Running. Course distances range from 0.5 km entry-level races up to 115 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Phalempin, Lille, Dunkerque, and Bailleul.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in North?
The most selective courses in Races in North climb up to +2,150 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 North?
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.