Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOther DisciplinesRoad Cycling
The Grand Departure
Poitiers, France
December 19, 2026Date confirmed
60 km45 km25 km5 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+1
FRDepartment & Local Running Guide
Running Calendar Races in Vienne: Local Races & Courses
34 verified events (9 confirmed dates) and 145 races in Races in Vienne with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events349 confirmed dates
Competitions145Races & courses
Distances1.5 - 500 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+3,400 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsPhoto: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Marathon Poitiers Futuroscope
Poitiers, France
April 11, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km42 km21 km10 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadCity Run+2
Photo: Jorge Jaramillo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Semi-Marathon Jean-Paul Cardineau
Châtellerault, France
May 23, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km10 km
City RunCharity Run+1
Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
La galopade des amoureux
Vouillé, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
23 km15 km7.5 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Cycling
Gravel Fever Festival
Châtellerault, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
500 km200 km150 km120 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
Photo: U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rebecca Floto · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsObstacle Course RacingRoad Running
Pictav Warrior
Poitiers, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
3 km1.5 km
Kids & Youth RacesCity Run+2
Photo: Athetics123 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Trail de l'Oppidum
Béruges, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
27 km16 km15 km9 km
ForestNature & Off-Road+4
Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Marathon de Moulière
Montamisé, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42 km7.5 km
ForestKids & Youth Races+3
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2026 | The Grand Departure | Poitiers, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Other DisciplinesRoad Cycling | 60 km45 km25 km5 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2027 | Marathon Poitiers Futuroscope | Poitiers, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Road Running | 42.2 km42 km21 km10 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2027 | Semi-Marathon Jean-Paul Cardineau | Châtellerault, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | La galopade des amoureux | Vouillé, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 23 km15 km7.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Gravel Fever Festival | Châtellerault, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Road Cycling | 500 km200 km150 km120 km |
| Date to be announced | Pictav Warrior | Poitiers, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Obstacle Course RacingRoad Running | 3 km1.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail de l'Oppidum | Béruges, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail Running | 27 km16 km15 km9 km |
| Date to be announced | Marathon de Moulière | Montamisé, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail Running | 42 km7.5 km |
| Date to be announced | The Champniers Trails | Champniers, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 22 km15 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Run & CO | Quinçay, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 14 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Color Run of US Civray Basketball | Saint-Pierre-d'Excideuil, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Road Running | 15 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail du Miosson | Saint-Benoît, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail Running | 23 km15.6 km8.8 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The administrative area of Races in Vienne (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Vienne, France) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 34 public events and 145 individual races, including 9 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Walking & Hiking. Key host locations include Poitiers, Châtellerault, Vouillé, and Béruges. Notable events in the selection include The Grand Departure, Marathon Poitiers Futuroscope, and Semi-Marathon Jean-Paul Cardineau.
Race distances span from 1.5 km to 500 km, reaching up to +3,400 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Vienne 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 Vienne?
RunningCompass currently lists 34 verified events with 145 individual races in Races in Vienne. A total of 9 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include The Grand Departure, Marathon Poitiers Futuroscope, and Semi-Marathon Jean-Paul Cardineau.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Vienne?
Events in Races in Vienne focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Walking & Hiking. Course distances range from 1.5 km entry-level races up to 500 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Poitiers, Châtellerault, Vouillé, and Béruges.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Vienne?
The most selective courses in Races in Vienne climb up to +3,400 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 Vienne?
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.