Photo: NPS Photo · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningSpartan Race Series
Spartan Morzine Winter Trail
Morzine, France
December 13, 2026Date confirmed
21 km10 km
High AltitudeForest+4
CHRunning Territory & Spot
Runs & Courses in Races in French Northern Alps: Trails, Road Races & Events
6 verified events (2 confirmed dates) and 18 races in Races in French Northern Alps with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events62 confirmed dates
Competitions18Races & courses
Distances0.6 - 40 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+3,500 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: NPS Photo · Public Domain · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Daniel Simpson · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
Runrise December
Sassenage, France
December 19, 2026Date confirmed
5 km
FestiveCity Run
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Val'Oween Trail
Saint-Geoire-en-Valdaine, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
30 km18 km12 km8 km+4
CastlesCharity Run+7
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB Index Races
Trail du Grammont
Saint-Gingolph VS, Switzerland
Date to be announcedDate TBA
40 km28.6 km27 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+4
Photo: NPS Photo · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Trail de Noël - Les Saisies
Die Jahreszeiten, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
20 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
Photo: Zacharie Grossen · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Le défi des Marais
Veyrier GE, Switzerland
Date to be announcedDate TBA
1.6 km
Charity RunCity Run
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2026 | Spartan Morzine Winter Trail | Morzine, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 21 km10 km |
| Dec 19, 2026 | Runrise December | Sassenage, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 5 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Val'Oween Trail | Saint-Geoire-en-Valdaine, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 30 km18 km12 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail du Grammont | Saint-Gingolph VS, Canton of Valais, CH | Trail Running | 40 km28.6 km27 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail de Noël - Les Saisies | Die Jahreszeiten, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 20 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Le défi des Marais | Veyrier GE, Canton of Geneva, CH | Road Running | 1.6 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running territory of Races in French Northern Alps (Europe, French Northern Alps, Switzerland) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 6 public events and 18 individual races, including 2 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Walking & Hiking. Key host locations include Morzine, Sassenage, Saint-Geoire-en-Valdaine, and Saint-Gingolph VS. Notable events in the selection include Spartan Morzine Winter Trail, Runrise December, and Val'Oween Trail.
Race distances span from 0.6 km to 40 km, reaching up to +3,500 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in French Northern Alps 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 French Northern Alps?
RunningCompass currently lists 6 verified events with 18 individual races in Races in French Northern Alps. A total of 2 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Spartan Morzine Winter Trail, Runrise December, and Val'Oween Trail.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in French Northern Alps?
Events in Races in French Northern Alps focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Walking & Hiking. Course distances range from 0.6 km entry-level races up to 40 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Morzine, Sassenage, Saint-Geoire-en-Valdaine, and Saint-Gingolph VS.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in French Northern Alps?
The most selective courses in Races in French Northern Alps climb up to +3,500 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 French Northern Alps?
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.