Photo: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Les Foulées Briouzaines
Briouze, France
November 22, 2026Date confirmed
10.2 km3.53 km2.55 km1.55 km+1
City RunNature & Off-Road+1
FRDepartment & Local Running Guide
Running Calendar Races in Orne: Local Races & Courses
45 verified events (6 confirmed dates) and 293 races in Races in Orne with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events456 confirmed dates
Competitions293Races & courses
Distances0.6 - 150 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+3,990 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
Alençon - La Croix Médavy
Alençon, France
March 21, 2027Date confirmed
15.5 km13 km
ForestNature & Off-Road+2
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & HikingUTMB Index Races
Trail de la Roche d'Oëtre
Saint-Philbert-sur-Orne, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
105 km88 km82 km39 km+7
Nature & Off-RoadForest+4
Photo: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningBike & Run
Trail d'Ecouves and the Alençon Region
Radon, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
100 km61 km35 km24 km+3
Nature & Off-RoadForest+4
Photo: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Running for Their Dreams
La Ferrière-Béchet, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
14 km9.3 km8.5 km6 km
Kids & Youth RacesNature & Off-Road+2
Photo: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
La Ceriséenne
Cerisé, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
12 km6 km3 km1.3 km+1
Kids & Youth RacesNature & Off-Road+1
Photo: Joseromerag · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMountain BikingTrail Running
La Montoise Sentilly
Sentilly, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
41 km23 km13 km9 km
Nature & Off-RoadFestive
Photo: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningTrail Running
Melody Run of Flers
Flers, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
15 km10 km5 km1.5 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2026 | Les Foulées Briouzaines | Briouze, Normandy, FR | Road Running | 10.2 km3.53 km2.55 km1.55 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2027 | Alençon - La Croix Médavy | Alençon, Normandy, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 15.5 km13 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Trail de la Roche d'Oëtre | Saint-Philbert-sur-Orne, Normandy, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 105 km88 km82 km39 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail d'Ecouves and the Alençon Region | Radon, Normandy, FR | Trail RunningBike & Run | 100 km61 km35 km24 km |
| Date to be announced | Running for Their Dreams | La Ferrière-Béchet, Normandy, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 14 km9.3 km8.5 km6 km |
| Date to be announced | La Ceriséenne | Cerisé, Normandy, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 12 km6 km3 km1.3 km |
| Date to be announced | La Montoise Sentilly | Sentilly, Normandy, FR | Mountain BikingTrail Running | 41 km23 km13 km9 km |
| Date to be announced | Melody Run of Flers | Flers, Normandy, FR | Road RunningTrail Running | 15 km10 km5 km1.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail des Grands Ducs d'Alençon | Écouves, Normandy, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 40 km25 km15 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail du Pays d'Argentan | Le Pin-au-Haras, Normandy, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 44 km30 km20 km13 km |
| Date to be announced | L'Ornaise | Argentan, Normandy, FR | Road Cycling | 150 km100 km80 km50 km |
| Date to be announced | La Rainette | Rânes, Normandy, FR | Walking & HikingTrail Running | 13 km10 km9 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The administrative area of Races in Orne (Normandy, Orne, France) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 45 public events and 293 individual races, including 6 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Walking & Hiking, Trail Running, and Road Running. Key host locations include Briouze, Alençon, Saint-Philbert-sur-Orne, and Radon. Notable events in the selection include Les Foulées Briouzaines, Alençon - La Croix Médavy, and Trail de la Roche d'Oëtre.
Race distances span from 0.6 km to 150 km, reaching up to +3,990 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Orne 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 Orne?
RunningCompass currently lists 45 verified events with 293 individual races in Races in Orne. A total of 6 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Les Foulées Briouzaines, Alençon - La Croix Médavy, and Trail de la Roche d'Oëtre.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Orne?
Events in Races in Orne focus on Walking & Hiking, Trail Running, and Road Running. Course distances range from 0.6 km entry-level races up to 150 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Briouze, Alençon, Saint-Philbert-sur-Orne, and Radon.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Orne?
The most selective courses in Races in Orne climb up to +3,990 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 Orne?
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.