Photo: Cjp24 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningChallenge de la Convivialité
Cognac Marathon
Jarnac, France
November 14, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10.5 km5 km
FestiveKids & Youth Races+8
FRDepartment & Local Running Guide
Running Calendar Races in Charente: Local Races & Courses
37 verified events (6 confirmed dates) and 284 races in Races in Charente with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events376 confirmed dates
Competitions284Races & courses
Distances0.6 - 86 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+3,116 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: Luigi936 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & HikingUTMB Index Races
Trail de la Grande Champagne
Segonzac, France
June 19, 2027Date confirmed
80 km55 km30 km15 km+2
ForestKids & Youth Races+4
Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningNordic Walking
Ekiden Trail de la Boeme
Mouthiers-sur-Boëme, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
33 km32 km24 km16 km+8
Nature & Off-RoadForest+3
Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail and walk of the Sonnette valley
Beaulieu-sur-Sonnette, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42 km30 km21 km17 km+4
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail du Confolentais
Confolens, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
30 km20 km12 km9 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadLakes & Ponds+2
Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Les Vadrouilles Vertes
Mansle, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
26 km15 km11 km7 km
Kids & Youth RacesFestive+2
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Trail des Gorges du Chambon et du Montbronnais
Montbron, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
86 km42 km30 km19 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadForest+3
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & HikingNational Trail Challenge
Trail du Chambon
Eymouthiers, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
50 km34 km17 km12 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 | Cognac Marathon | Jarnac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10.5 km5 km |
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2027 | Trail de la Grande Champagne | Segonzac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 80 km55 km30 km15 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Ekiden Trail de la Boeme | Mouthiers-sur-Boëme, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 33 km32 km24 km16 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail and walk of the Sonnette valley | Beaulieu-sur-Sonnette, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 42 km30 km21 km17 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail du Confolentais | Confolens, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 30 km20 km12 km9 km |
| Date to be announced | Les Vadrouilles Vertes | Mansle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 26 km15 km11 km7 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail des Gorges du Chambon et du Montbronnais | Montbron, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningRoad Running | 86 km42 km30 km19 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail du Chambon | Eymouthiers, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 50 km34 km17 km12 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail de la sonnette | Le Grand-Madieu, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 27 km17 km13 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail des Bois de Louzac | Louzac-Saint-André, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 30 km17.5 km10.5 km6.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail de Grand Cognac | Julienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 24 km18 km9.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Angoulême Urban Trail | Angoulême, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 82 km43.3 km21 km13.5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The administrative area of Races in Charente (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Charente, France) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 37 public events and 284 individual races, including 6 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Nordic Walking. Key host locations include Jarnac, Segonzac, Mouthiers-sur-Boëme, and Beaulieu-sur-Sonnette. Notable events in the selection include Cognac Marathon, Trail de la Grande Champagne, and Ekiden Trail de la Boeme.
Race distances span from 0.6 km to 86 km, reaching up to +3,116 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Charente 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 Charente?
RunningCompass currently lists 37 verified events with 284 individual races in Races in Charente. 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 Cognac Marathon, Trail de la Grande Champagne, and Ekiden Trail de la Boeme.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Charente?
Events in Races in Charente focus on Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Nordic Walking. Course distances range from 0.6 km entry-level races up to 86 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Jarnac, Segonzac, Mouthiers-sur-Boëme, and Beaulieu-sur-Sonnette.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Charente?
The most selective courses in Races in Charente climb up to +3,116 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 Charente?
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.