Road Running

Foulées Vichyssoises

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Vichy (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

LocationVichy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(46.1372° N, 3.4042° E)
Date & StatusMarch 20, 2027 to March 21, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Foulées Vichyssoises is an endurance sporting event in Vichy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Lakes & Ponds, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from March 20, 2027 to March 21, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (foulees-vichyssoises.fr).

Official website
Foulées Vichyssoises in Vichy (Work: "Chamonix valley clouds", Photo: Daniel Simpson, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Chamonix valley clouds" · Photo: Daniel Simpson · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

City RunLakes & PondsMulti-Day

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m223 m - 303 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m226 m - 266 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m229 m - 248 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m232 m - 241 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
223 m - 303 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS46.1372° N, 3.4042° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 223 m to 303 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 303 m·at 19.4 km·Ø 0.9 %
223 m250 m276 m303 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km303 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Foulées Vichyssoises take place?

Foulées Vichyssoises takes place in Vichy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 46.1372° N, 3.4042° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from March 20, 2027 to March 21, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Foulées Vichyssoises?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Foulées Vichyssoises?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 223 m and 303 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 Vichyssoises?

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