FRRegional Running Calendar
350 verified events (36 confirmed dates) and 1,808 races in Races in Pays de la Loire Region with course maps and elevation profiles.
Selected Events
Photo: Javid Nikpour / Mehr News Agency · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAngers, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
Photo: Carsten Steger · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMayenne, France
November 14, 2026Date confirmed
Photo: Ignaz Wiradi · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaint-Hilaire-de-Riez, France
November 22, 2026Date confirmed
Photo: Ignaz Wiradi · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLes Herbiers, France
December 19, 2026 to December 20, 2026Date confirmed
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLonguenée-en-Anjou, France
December 19, 2026Date confirmed
Photo: Carsten Steger · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaint-Nazaire, France
December 20, 2026Date confirmed
Photo: Javid Nikpour / Mehr News Agency · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLe Mans, France
January 16, 2027 to January 17, 2027Date confirmed
Photo: iMahesh · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaint-Léonard-des-Bois, France
February 7, 2027Date confirmed
Dates & Schedule
| 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 14, 2026 | Halloween run | Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, FR | Road Running | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Half Marathon of Pays de Saint Gilles | Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, Pays de la Loire, FR | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km |
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2026 - Dec 20, 2026 | Les Courses du Père Noël | Les Herbiers, Pays de la Loire, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 133 km35 km24 km16 km |
| Dec 19, 2026 | Ronde de Noël de La Meignanne | Longuenée-en-Anjou, Pays de la Loire, FR | Road Running | 10 km4.3 km |
| Dec 20, 2026 | La Corrida de Noël du Pouliguen | Saint-Nazaire, Pays de la Loire, FR | Road Running | 9.75 km |
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2027 - Jan 17, 2027 | Cross Ouest France | Le Mans, Pays de la Loire, FR | Cross Country RunningTrail Running | 20.7 km12.8 km10.8 km7.3 km |
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2027 | Open Fast Hiking Alpes Mancelles | Saint-Léonard-des-Bois, Pays de la Loire, FR | Fast Hiking | 19 km |
| Feb 27, 2027 - Feb 28, 2027 | Trail of the Coast of Light | Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, Pays de la Loire, FR | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 28 km24 km16 km12 km |
| Feb 27, 2027 - Feb 28, 2027 | Atlantic'Trail | Rezé, Pays de la Loire, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 80 km36 km15 km10 km |
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2027 | Semi-Marathon du Massif Forestier de Nuaillé | Nuaillé, Pays de la Loire, FR | Road Running | 21.1 km8.2 km |
| Mar 21, 2027 | Défi Louvernéen | Louverné, Pays de la Loire, FR | Trail Running | 22 km13 km8 km |
Overview & Route Character
The region of Races in Pays de la Loire Region (France, Pays de la Loire Region) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 350 public events and 1,808 individual races, including 36 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Key host locations include Angers, Mayenne, Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, and Les Herbiers. Notable events in the selection include Cross du Courrier de l'Ouest et de la ville d'Angers, Halloween run, and Half Marathon of Pays de Saint Gilles.
Race distances span from 0.8 km to 133 km, reaching up to +3,458 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Pays de la Loire Region includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
RunningCompass currently lists 350 verified events with 1,808 individual races in Races in Pays de la Loire Region. A total of 36 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Cross du Courrier de l'Ouest et de la ville d'Angers, Halloween run, and Half Marathon of Pays de Saint Gilles.
Events in Races in Pays de la Loire Region focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Course distances range from 0.8 km entry-level races up to 133 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Angers, Mayenne, Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, and Les Herbiers.
The most selective courses in Races in Pays de la Loire Region climb up to +3,458 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.
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.
