Photo: Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsTriathlonDuathlon
Triathlon of La Roche-sur-Yon
La Roche-sur-Yon, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
112.9 km51.5 km25.75 km13.3 km+2
Lakes & PondsNature & Off-Road
FRCity Runs & Local Calendar
Running Calendar Races in La Roche-sur-Yon: City Runs, Half Marathons & Trails
12 verified events (7 confirmed dates) and 54 races in Races in La Roche-sur-Yon with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events127 confirmed dates
Competitions54Races & courses
Distances0.9 - 112.9 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+1,242 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez · Public Domain · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Carsten Steger · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
La Marath'Yonnaise
La Roche-sur-Yon, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km25 km14 km10 km
ForestNature & Off-Road+3
Photo: Anneli Salo · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNordic Walking
Marche nordique des Terres Noires
La Roche-sur-Yon, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
12 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
La Bicentenaire
La Roche-sur-Yon, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
10.14 km5.5 km2.65 km
Nature & Off-RoadNight Run+1
Photo: iMahesh · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWalking & HikingRoad Running
La Joséphine
La Roche-sur-Yon, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
5 km
Charity RunCity Run
Photo: Javid Nikpour / Mehr News Agency · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningTrail Running
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
Photo: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
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
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Triathlon of La Roche-sur-Yon | La Roche-sur-Yon, Pays de la Loire, FR | TriathlonDuathlon | 112.9 km51.5 km25.75 km13.3 km |
| Date to be announced | La Marath'Yonnaise | La Roche-sur-Yon, Pays de la Loire, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 42.2 km25 km14 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Marche nordique des Terres Noires | La Roche-sur-Yon, Pays de la Loire, FR | Nordic Walking | 12 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | La Bicentenaire | La Roche-sur-Yon, Pays de la Loire, FR | Road Running | 10.14 km5.5 km2.65 km |
| Date to be announced | La Joséphine | La Roche-sur-Yon, Pays de la Loire, FR | Walking & HikingRoad 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 |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The host city of Races in La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée, La Roche-sur-Yon, France) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 54 individual races, including 7 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Key host locations include La Roche-sur-Yon, Angers, Plaintel, and Saint-Quentin. Notable events in the selection include Triathlon of La Roche-sur-Yon, La Marath'Yonnaise, and Marche nordique des Terres Noires.
Race distances span from 0.9 km to 112.9 km, reaching up to +1,242 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in La Roche-sur-Yon 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 La Roche-sur-Yon?
RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 54 individual races in Races in La Roche-sur-Yon. A total of 7 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Triathlon of La Roche-sur-Yon, La Marath'Yonnaise, and Marche nordique des Terres Noires.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in La Roche-sur-Yon?
Events in Races in La Roche-sur-Yon focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Course distances range from 0.9 km entry-level races up to 112.9 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include La Roche-sur-Yon, Angers, Plaintel, and Saint-Quentin.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in La Roche-sur-Yon?
The most selective courses in Races in La Roche-sur-Yon climb up to +1,242 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 La Roche-sur-Yon?
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.