Photo: Daniel VILLAFRUELA · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail des Couserans
Saint-Girons, France
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
31 km24 km11 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
FRDepartment & Local Running Guide
Running Calendar Races in Ariège: Local Races & Courses
30 verified events (3 confirmed dates) and 163 races in Races in Ariège with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events303 confirmed dates
Competitions163Races & courses
Distances0.7 - 350 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+12,100 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Daniel VILLAFRUELA · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad CyclingMountain Biking
The Ariégeoise
Tarascon-sur-Ariège, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
310 km182 km124 km92 km+5
MountainNature & Off-Road+3
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Challenge du Montcalm
Auzat, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
138.5 km109 km70 km40 km+4
High AltitudeMountain+4
Photo: P L Chadwick · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
UltrAriège
Ax-les-Thermes, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
170 km100 km55 km23 km+1
High AltitudeMountain+4
Photo: Daniel VILLAFRUELA · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Trail des Citadelles
Lavelanet, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
70 km55 km40 km24 km+1
MountainCulture & History+4
Photo: Daniel VILLAFRUELA · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail of the Cascade d'Ars
Aulus-les-Bains, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
33 km14 km6 km1.5 km
Nature & Off-RoadLakes & Ponds+3
Photo: Moahim · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Mont Fourcatrail
Saint-Paul-de-Jarrat, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
36 km26 km10 km700 m
Nature & Off-RoadForest+3
Photo: Avi1111 dr. avishai teicher · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail des Cascades
Roquefort-les-Cascades, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
27 km15 km14 km12.5 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadForest+4
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2026 | Trail des Couserans | Saint-Girons, Occitanie, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 31 km24 km11 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | The Ariégeoise | Tarascon-sur-Ariège, Occitanie, FR | Road CyclingMountain Biking | 310 km182 km124 km92 km |
| Date to be announced | Challenge du Montcalm | Auzat, Occitanie, FR | Trail Running | 138.5 km109 km70 km40 km |
| Date to be announced | UltrAriège | Ax-les-Thermes, Occitanie, FR | Trail Running | 170 km100 km55 km23 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail des Citadelles | Lavelanet, Occitanie, FR | Trail Running | 70 km55 km40 km24 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail of the Cascade d'Ars | Aulus-les-Bains, Occitanie, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 33 km14 km6 km1.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Mont Fourcatrail | Saint-Paul-de-Jarrat, Occitanie, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 36 km26 km10 km700 m |
| Date to be announced | Trail des Cascades | Roquefort-les-Cascades, Occitanie, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 27 km15 km14 km12.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Marathon des Oussailles | Saint-Girons, Occitanie, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Calabass Trail | Saint-Lary, Occitanie, FR | Trail Running | 27 km20 km11.5 km8.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail des Résistants | Castelnau-Durban, Occitanie, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 19.5 km14 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Outdoor Cycling Series Pyrenees Ariegeoises | Foix, Occitanie, FR | Gravel BikingRoad Cycling | 350 km150 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The administrative area of Races in Ariège (Occitanie, Ariège, France) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 30 public events and 163 individual races, including 3 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Cycling. Key host locations include Saint-Girons, Tarascon-sur-Ariège, Auzat, and Ax-les-Thermes. Notable events in the selection include Trail des Couserans, The Ariégeoise, and Challenge du Montcalm.
Race distances span from 0.7 km to 350 km, reaching up to +12,100 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Ariège 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 Ariège?
RunningCompass currently lists 30 verified events with 163 individual races in Races in Ariège. 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 Couserans, The Ariégeoise, and Challenge du Montcalm.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Ariège?
Events in Races in Ariège focus on Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Cycling. Course distances range from 0.7 km entry-level races up to 350 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Saint-Girons, Tarascon-sur-Ariège, Auzat, and Ax-les-Thermes.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Ariège?
The most selective courses in Races in Ariège climb up to +12,100 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 Ariège?
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.