Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Cannes Urban Trail
Cannes, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
27 km16 km9 km
Urban TrailSeaside & Coast+4
FRCity Runs & Local Calendar
Running Calendar Races in Cannes: City Runs, Half Marathons & Trails
12 verified events (7 confirmed dates) and 45 races in Races in Cannes with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events127 confirmed dates
Competitions45Races & courses
Distances0.9 - 110 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,000 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: T. Thielemans · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
The Cannes Half Marathon
Cannes, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunSeaside & Coast
Photo: U.S. Navy / Jason R. William · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsSwimrunÖtillö Swimrun World Series
Ötillö Swimrun Cannes
Cannes, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
40.95 km12.06 km5.94 km
Seaside & CoastCity Run
Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad CyclingGFNY World Series
GFNY Cannes
Cannes, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
110 km57 km
Culture & HistoryCity Run+4
Photo: Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsTriathlon
Cannes International Triathlon
Cannes, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
102 km51 km
Seaside & CoastMountain+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
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Cannes Urban Trail | Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 27 km16 km9 km |
| Date to be announced | The Cannes Half Marathon | Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Ötillö Swimrun Cannes | Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, FR | Swimrun | 40.95 km12.06 km5.94 km |
| Date to be announced | GFNY Cannes | Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Road Cycling | 110 km57 km |
| Date to be announced | Cannes International Triathlon | Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Triathlon | 102 km51 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 Cannes (Alpes-Maritimes, Cannes, France) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 45 individual races, including 7 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Swimrun. Key host locations include Cannes, Angers, Plaintel, and Saint-Quentin. Notable events in the selection include Cannes Urban Trail, The Cannes Half Marathon, and Ötillö Swimrun Cannes.
Race distances span from 0.9 km to 110 km, reaching up to +2,000 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Cannes 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 Cannes?
RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 45 individual races in Races in Cannes. 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 Cannes Urban Trail, The Cannes Half Marathon, and Ötillö Swimrun Cannes.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Cannes?
Events in Races in Cannes focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Swimrun. Course distances range from 0.9 km entry-level races up to 110 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Cannes, Angers, Plaintel, and Saint-Quentin.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Cannes?
The most selective courses in Races in Cannes climb up to +2,000 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 Cannes?
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.