Photo: Carsten Steger · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Urban Trail of the Sardines
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France
April 10, 2027Date confirmed
14 km7 km
Seaside & CoastCity Run+2
FRCity Runs & Local Calendar
Running Calendar Races in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie: City Runs, Half Marathons & Trails
12 verified events (11 confirmed dates) and 58 races in Races in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events1211 confirmed dates
Competitions58Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 100 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,600 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Carsten Steger · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Ignaz Wiradi · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Marathon Côte de Lumière
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France
October 10, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km
Seaside & CoastCity Run
Photo: Syced · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTriathlon
Triathlon Saint-Gilles Croix De Vie
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
49 km25.75 km12.55 km
Nature & Off-RoadSeaside & Coast+2
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
Photo: Moahim · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Le Trail de la Saint Martin
Saint-Martin-de-Londres, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
18 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Photo: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCross Country Running
Carrington Challenge
Louviers, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
8.59 km6.06 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2027 | Urban Trail of the Sardines | Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, Pays de la Loire, FR | Trail Running | 14 km7 km |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2027 | Marathon Côte de Lumière | Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, Pays de la Loire, FR | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Triathlon Saint-Gilles Croix De Vie | Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, Pays de la Loire, FR | Triathlon | 49 km25.75 km12.55 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 |
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | La Raisin d'Or | Sauternes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Mountain BikingTrail Running | 100 km80 km60 km50 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The host city of Races in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie (Vendée, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 58 individual races, including 11 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Walking & Hiking. Key host locations include Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, Angers, Plaintel, and Saint-Quentin. Notable events in the selection include Urban Trail of the Sardines, Marathon Côte de Lumière, and Triathlon Saint-Gilles Croix De Vie.
Race distances span from 0.5 km to 100 km, reaching up to +2,600 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie 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 Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie?
RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 58 individual races in Races in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. A total of 11 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Urban Trail of the Sardines, Marathon Côte de Lumière, and Triathlon Saint-Gilles Croix De Vie.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie?
Events in Races in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Walking & Hiking. Course distances range from 0.5 km entry-level races up to 100 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, Angers, Plaintel, and Saint-Quentin.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie?
The most selective courses in Races in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie climb up to +2,600 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 Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie?
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.