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Nîmes Urban Trail
Nimes, France
February 21, 2027Date confirmed
42 km24 km16 km10 km
Urban TrailCity Run+5
FRCity Runs & Local Calendar
Running Calendar Races in Nîmes: City Runs, Half Marathons & Trails
12 verified events (9 confirmed dates) and 52 races in Races in Nîmes with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events129 confirmed dates
Competitions52Races & courses
Distances0.9 - 87 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,250 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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The Veni Vici
Nimes, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
87 km52 km33 km18 km+1
City RunForest+9
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Nîmes Half-Marathon
Nimes, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunCulture & History
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La Nocturne de Nîmes
Nimes, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
5 km
Charity RunNight Run+1
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Cross du Courrier de l'Ouest et de la ville d'Angers
Angers, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
10.52 km8.58 km6.88 km4.3 km+6
Nature & Off-RoadPublic Park+4
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Trail de Plaintel
Plaintel, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
42 km25 km12 km6.5 km
Nature & Off-RoadCharity Run
Photo: Jörg Braukmann · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Les Boucles Saint-Quentinoise
Saint-Quentin, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
10 km5 km2 km950 m
City RunKids & Youth Races+1
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Le Trail de la Saint Martin
Saint-Martin-de-Londres, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
18 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2027 | Nîmes Urban Trail | Nimes, Occitanie, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 42 km24 km16 km10 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | The Veni Vici | Nimes, Occitanie, FR | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 87 km52 km33 km18 km |
| Date to be announced | Nîmes Half-Marathon | Nimes, Occitanie, FR | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | La Nocturne de Nîmes | Nimes, Occitanie, FR | Road Running | 5 km |
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | Cross du Courrier de l'Ouest et de la ville d'Angers | Angers, Pays de la Loire, FR | Road RunningTrail Running | 10.52 km8.58 km6.88 km4.3 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Trail de Plaintel | Plaintel, Brittany, FR | Trail Running | 42 km25 km12 km6.5 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Les Boucles Saint-Quentinoise | Saint-Quentin, Hauts-de-France, FR | Road Running | 10 km5 km2 km950 m |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Le Trail de la Saint Martin | Saint-Martin-de-Londres, Occitanie, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 18 km10 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Carrington Challenge | Louviers, Normandy, FR | Cross Country Running | 8.59 km6.06 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | 100 Steps Race | Biarritz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail Running | 1.1 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | 5km Matmut - Demain le Sport | Paris, Île-de-France, FR | Road Running | 5 km |
| Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026 | Semi-Marathon de la Vente des Vins des Hospices de Beaune | Beaune, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Road RunningNordic Walking | 21.1 km10.4 km10 km8 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The host city of Races in Nîmes (Gard, Nîmes, France) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 52 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 Nimes, Angers, Plaintel, and Saint-Quentin. Notable events in the selection include Nîmes Urban Trail, The Veni Vici, and Nîmes Half-Marathon.
Race distances span from 0.9 km to 87 km, reaching up to +2,250 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Nîmes 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 Nîmes?
RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 52 individual races in Races in Nîmes. 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 Nîmes Urban Trail, The Veni Vici, and Nîmes Half-Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Nîmes?
Events in Races in Nîmes focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Walking & Hiking. Course distances range from 0.9 km entry-level races up to 87 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Nimes, Angers, Plaintel, and Saint-Quentin.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Nîmes?
The most selective courses in Races in Nîmes climb up to +2,250 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 Nîmes?
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.