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Foulées de Villeurbanne

Road Running and Walking & Hiking covering 4 km to 21.1 km in Villeurbanne (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

LocationVilleurbanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.7719° N, 4.8902° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition1991
Elevation gainUp to +95 m

Foulées de Villeurbanne is an endurance sporting event in Villeurbanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Road Running and Walking & Hiking. First held in 1991, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include City Run, Eco-Friendly, Kids & Youth Races, Festive.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), 5 km Loisir (5 km, +22 m D+), and Walking 4 km (4 km, +18 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (lesfouleesdevilleurbanne.fr).

Official website
Foulées de Villeurbanne in Villeurbanne (Work: "Panorama Terrasse Rebuffat", Photo: Patrick Nouhailler, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Panorama Terrasse Rebuffat" · Photo: Patrick Nouhailler · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunEco-FriendlyKids & Youth RacesFestive

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m166 m - 206 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m169 m - 188 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m172 m - 181 mLoop courseRoute & profile
5 km LoisirRoad Running5 km+22 m175 m - 184 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 4 kmWalking & Hiking4 km+18 m178 m - 186 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
21.1 km
Elevation gain
+95 m D+
Elevation loss
-95 m D-
Altitude range
166 m - 206 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
21.1 km+95 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N5101520FS45.7719° N, 4.8902° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 166 m to 206 m above sea level (+95 m D+, -95 m D-)

Peak: 206 m·at 8.6 km·Ø 0.9 %
166 m179 m193 m206 m0 km4.2 km8.4 km12.7 km16.9 km21.1 km206 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Foulées de Villeurbanne take place?

Foulées de Villeurbanne takes place in Villeurbanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.7719° N, 4.8902° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Foulées de Villeurbanne?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), 5 km Loisir (5 km, +22 m D+), and Walking 4 km (4 km, +18 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Foulées de Villeurbanne?

The main competition (Half Marathon over 21.1 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +95 m of elevation gain and -95 m of elevation loss, ranging between 166 m and 206 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Foulées de Villeurbanne?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (lesfouleesdevilleurbanne.fr).