Photo: William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier
La Rochelle Marathon
La Rochelle, France
November 29, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km10 km
City RunEco-Friendly+9
FRDepartment & Local Running Guide
Running Calendar Races in Charente-Maritime: Local Races & Courses
72 verified events (21 confirmed dates) and 414 races in Races in Charente-Maritime with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events7221 confirmed dates
Competitions414Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 114.9 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,310 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningRoad Running
Paleotrail
Saint-Césaire, France
December 12, 2026 to December 13, 2026Date confirmed
40 km25 km15 km14 km+6
City RunNature & Off-Road+4
Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & HikingUTMB Index Races
Trail Les Mathes - La Palmyre
Les Mathes, France
January 10, 2027Date confirmed
50 km25 km11 km10 km
Seaside & CoastNature & Off-Road+2
Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningChallenge de la Convivialité
Royan Côte de Beauté Marathon
Royan, France
May 23, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
City RunFestive+4
Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Palmyre Run
La Palmyre, France
May 28, 2027Date confirmed
10 km5 km
Seaside & CoastNature & Off-Road+2
Photo: Vater_fotografo from Palermo, Italia · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTriathlonOpen Water Swimming
The Half of the 2 Towers
La Rochelle, France
June 5, 2027 to June 6, 2027Date confirmed
112.9 km25.75 km12.9 km1 km
Seaside & CoastKids & Youth Races+1
Photo: Syced · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTriathlon
T24 Xtreme Triathlon - Ile de Ré
Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré, France
June 12, 2027 to June 13, 2027Date confirmed
26.8 km
IslandMulti-Day+3
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Ultra Trail de Pons
Pons, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
107 km88 km73 km55 km+6
Nature & Off-RoadForest+4
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2026 | La Rochelle Marathon | La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Road Running | 42.2 km10 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026 | Paleotrail | Saint-Césaire, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningRoad Running | 40 km25 km15 km14 km |
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2027 | Trail Les Mathes - La Palmyre | Les Mathes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 50 km25 km11 km10 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2027 | Royan Côte de Beauté Marathon | Royan, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
| May 28, 2027 | Palmyre Run | La Palmyre, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Road Running | 10 km5 km |
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2027 - Jun 6, 2027 | The Half of the 2 Towers | La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | TriathlonOpen Water Swimming | 112.9 km25.75 km12.9 km1 km |
| Jun 12, 2027 - Jun 13, 2027 | T24 Xtreme Triathlon - Ile de Ré | Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Triathlon | 26.8 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Ultra Trail de Pons | Pons, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 107 km88 km73 km55 km |
| Date to be announced | The Chevanceaux Runs | Chevanceaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 24 km13 km6 km800 m |
| Date to be announced | La Defoulade | Saint-Xandre, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Obstacle Course Racing | 6.6 km2.6 km1.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Royan Triathlon | Royan, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Triathlon | 114.9 km56.5 km25.5 km18.4 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail de la Presqu'ile Fouras | Fouras, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 40 km27 km13 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The administrative area of Races in Charente-Maritime (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Charente-Maritime, France) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 72 public events and 414 individual races, including 21 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Key host locations include La Rochelle, Saint-Césaire, Les Mathes, and Royan. Notable events in the selection include La Rochelle Marathon, Paleotrail, and Trail Les Mathes - La Palmyre.
Race distances span from 0.5 km to 114.9 km, reaching up to +2,310 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Charente-Maritime 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-Maritime?
RunningCompass currently lists 72 verified events with 414 individual races in Races in Charente-Maritime. A total of 21 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include La Rochelle Marathon, Paleotrail, and Trail Les Mathes - La Palmyre.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Charente-Maritime?
Events in Races in Charente-Maritime focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Course distances range from 0.5 km entry-level races up to 114.9 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include La Rochelle, Saint-Césaire, Les Mathes, and Royan.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Charente-Maritime?
The most selective courses in Races in Charente-Maritime climb up to +2,310 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-Maritime?
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.