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Trail des Collines de Giono
Manosque, France
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
25 km15 km7 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+2
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Running Calendar Races in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence: Local Races & Courses
35 verified events (12 confirmed dates) and 184 races in Races in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events3512 confirmed dates
Competitions184Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 166 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+7,172 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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THP Winter
Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues, France
November 21, 2026 to November 22, 2026Date confirmed
100 km70 km45 km29 km+5
High AltitudeForest+8
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Trans’Blanche
Selonnet, France
January 31, 2027Date confirmed
25 km16 km
Nature & Off-RoadSnow+3
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Trail de Haute Provence (THP)
Forcalquier, France
May 6, 2027 to May 9, 2027Date confirmed
166 km165.5 km123.21 km78.38 km+14
High AltitudeCharity Run+11
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The Tour of Vernet
Le Vernet, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
38.8 km20 km11 km6 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
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Trail des chabanals
Castellet-lès-Sausses, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
20 km10 km8 km2 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+1
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Trail des Grès
Annot, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
19 km10 km5.7 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+1
Photo: Tobi 87 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningNordic Walking
Trail de l'Escalo
L'Escale, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
30 km11 km7 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2026 | Trail des Collines de Giono | Manosque, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 25 km15 km7 km |
| Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026 | THP Winter | Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail RunningOther Disciplines | 100 km70 km45 km29 km |
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2027 | Trans’Blanche | Selonnet, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 25 km16 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2027 - May 9, 2027 | Trail de Haute Provence (THP) | Forcalquier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 166 km165.5 km123.21 km78.38 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | The Tour of Vernet | Le Vernet, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 38.8 km20 km11 km6 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail des chabanals | Castellet-lès-Sausses, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 20 km10 km8 km2 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail des Grès | Annot, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 19 km10 km5.7 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail de l'Escalo | L'Escale, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 30 km11 km7 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail la Perce-Roche | Sisteron, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 44 km25 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Teillon Trail | Peyroules, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 26 km18 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Autis'Cimes Trail | Digne-les-Bains, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 18 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Green Trail of the Golf of Lub' | Pierrevert, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 20 km10 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The administrative area of Races in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 35 public events and 184 individual races, including 12 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Other Disciplines. Key host locations include Manosque, Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues, Selonnet, and Forcalquier. Notable events in the selection include Trail des Collines de Giono, THP Winter, and Trans’Blanche.
Race distances span from 0.5 km to 166 km, reaching up to +7,172 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence 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 the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence?
RunningCompass currently lists 35 verified events with 184 individual races in Races in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. A total of 12 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Trail des Collines de Giono, THP Winter, and Trans’Blanche.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence?
Events in Races in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence focus on Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Other Disciplines. Course distances range from 0.5 km entry-level races up to 166 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Manosque, Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues, Selonnet, and Forcalquier.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence?
The most selective courses in Races in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence climb up to +7,172 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 the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence?
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.