Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Trail des 6 heures de la Tonnelle
Melle, France
April 3, 2027Date confirmed
6 h
Multi-DayNature & Off-Road+3
FRDepartment & Local Running Guide
Running Calendar Races in Deux-Sèvres: Local Races & Courses
35 verified events (3 confirmed dates) and 149 races in Races in Deux-Sèvres with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events353 confirmed dates
Competitions149Races & courses
Distances5 - 500 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+5,500 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Matti Blume · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsGravel Biking
The Pink Gravels
Thouars, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
500 km200 km150 km110 km+4
Multi-DayNature & Off-Road+1
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Trail du Val d'Egray
Champdeniers, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
43 km25 km18 km11.5 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Course Denfert
Saint-Maixent-l'École, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
19 km13 km9 km
Nature & Off-RoadCity Run
Photo: iMahesh · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWalking & HikingTrail Running
Run in Sothoferm
Mauzé-Thouarsais, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
12 km10 km8 km5 km
Charity RunFestive
Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningNordic Walking
Foulées René Caillié
Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
20 km12 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadKids & Youth Races+1
Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Sarabande - Course Nature de la Vallée du Thouet
Airvault, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
24 km15 km9 km8 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+1
Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Chemins du Roy
Sainte-Néomaye, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
27 km15 km10 km9 km
ForestNature & Off-Road+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2027 | Trail des 6 heures de la Tonnelle | Melle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail Running | 6 h |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | The Pink Gravels | Thouars, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Gravel Biking | 500 km200 km150 km110 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail du Val d'Egray | Champdeniers, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail Running | 43 km25 km18 km11.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Course Denfert | Saint-Maixent-l'École, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 19 km13 km9 km |
| Date to be announced | Run in Sothoferm | Mauzé-Thouarsais, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Walking & HikingTrail Running | 12 km10 km8 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Foulées René Caillié | Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 20 km12 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Sarabande - Course Nature de la Vallée du Thouet | Airvault, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 24 km15 km9 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Chemins du Roy | Sainte-Néomaye, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 27 km15 km10 km9 km |
| Date to be announced | La Cherveusienne | Cherveux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 12 km7 km6 km |
| Date to be announced | Abbey Trail | Celles-sur-Belle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail Running | 28 km18 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Le Barrage | Saint-Georges-de-Noisné, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail Running | 26 km8.6 km |
| Date to be announced | Les Foulées du Maraisthon | Coulon, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail Running | 42 km21 km12 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The administrative area of Races in Deux-Sèvres (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Deux-Sèvres, France) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 35 public events and 149 individual races, including 3 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Gravel Biking. Key host locations include Melle, Thouars, Champdeniers, and Saint-Maixent-l'École. Notable events in the selection include Trail des 6 heures de la Tonnelle, The Pink Gravels, and Trail du Val d'Egray.
Race distances span from 5 km to 500 km, reaching up to +5,500 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Deux-Sèvres 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 Deux-Sèvres?
RunningCompass currently lists 35 verified events with 149 individual races in Races in Deux-Sèvres. A total of 3 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Trail des 6 heures de la Tonnelle, The Pink Gravels, and Trail du Val d'Egray.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Deux-Sèvres?
Events in Races in Deux-Sèvres focus on Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Gravel Biking. Course distances range from 5 km entry-level races up to 500 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Melle, Thouars, Champdeniers, and Saint-Maixent-l'École.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Deux-Sèvres?
The most selective courses in Races in Deux-Sèvres climb up to +5,500 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 Deux-Sèvres?
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.