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Ultra Rando Camargue
Salin-de-Giraud, France
November 28, 2026Date confirmed
68 km
Nature & Off-RoadSeaside & Coast+1
Running Theme (Course Format & Challenge)
Self-Supported Race Calendar & Dates 2026-2027
Self-supported races where athletes carry their own nutrition, hydration, and mandatory safety kit throughout the course. Browse 32 events (19 confirmed dates) and 165 races from 5 km to 450 km.
Events3219 confirmed dates
Competitions165Races & courses
Distances5 - 450 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+32,000 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: iMahesh · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFast HikingFFRandonnée
Fast hiking The 1,000 Steps of Sète
Sète, France
December 13, 2026Date confirmed
14 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+2
Photo: BLMUtah · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
The Treg Ennedi Trail
Fort de Fada, Chad
January 15, 2027 to January 25, 2027Date confirmed
222 km200 km100 km50 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
Photo: D Delang · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNordic WalkingTrail Running
Sila3Vette Winter Challenger
Camigliatello Silano, Italy
February 15, 2027 to February 20, 2027Date confirmed
400 km260 km100 km40 km+1
MountainSnow+2
Photo: Matti Blume · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsGravel Biking
Lot of Gravel
Cahors, France
June 4, 2027 to June 6, 2027Date confirmed
450 km225 km100 km60 km
Point-to-PointNature & Off-Road+5
Photo: PaulasBunt · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB Index Races
UTMB
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
August 23, 2027 to August 29, 2027Date confirmed
300 km176 km148 km101 km+3
High AltitudeNature & Off-Road+8
Photo: Bops92 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
TOR X
Courmayeur, Italy
September 10, 2027 to September 19, 2027Date confirmed
450 km330 km130 km100 km+1
High AltitudeMountain+3
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Trail du Roc de la Lune
Alzon, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
120 km85 km35 km15 km+1
MountainHigh Altitude+6
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2026 | Ultra Rando Camargue | Salin-de-Giraud, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 68 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2026 | Fast hiking The 1,000 Steps of Sète | Sète, Occitanie, FR | Fast Hiking | 14 km |
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2027 - Jan 25, 2027 | The Treg Ennedi Trail | Fort de Fada, Ennedi-Ouest Province, TD | Trail Running | 222 km200 km100 km50 km |
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2027 - Feb 20, 2027 | Sila3Vette Winter Challenger | Camigliatello Silano, Calabria, IT | Nordic WalkingTrail Running | 400 km260 km100 km40 km |
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2027 - Jun 6, 2027 | Lot of Gravel | Cahors, Occitanie, FR | Gravel Biking | 450 km225 km100 km60 km |
August 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2027 - Aug 29, 2027 | UTMB | Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 300 km176 km148 km101 km |
September 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2027 - Sep 19, 2027 | TOR X | Courmayeur, Aosta Valley, IT | Trail Running | 450 km330 km130 km100 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Trail du Roc de la Lune | Alzon, Occitanie, FR | Trail Running | 120 km85 km35 km15 km |
| Date to be announced | Ultra Trail Côte d'Azur Mercantour | Saint-Martin-Vésubie, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 160 km120 km75 km50 km |
| Date to be announced | APIRUNTOUR | Liffré, Brittany, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 32 km22 km15 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Le Radicatrail | Lillebonne, Normandy, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 124 km62 km34 km17 km |
| Date to be announced | Les Sentiers d'Allonne | Les Moitiers-d'Allonne, Normandy, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 22 km15 km7 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Self-supported races where athletes carry their own nutrition, hydration, and mandatory safety kit throughout the course. In the RunningCompass calendar, the Self-Supported theme currently spans 32 public events and 165 individual competitions, including 19 confirmed editions for 2026-2027. Self-supported trails, adventure runs, and bikepacking events minimize external aid stations. Primary disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Fast Hiking with race distances from 5 km to 450 km.
Carrying a loaded pack with long stretches between water points demands careful calorie and hydration planning. Across the catalog, the most demanding courses in this category feature up to +32,000 m of climbing. Leading host destinations include Salin-de-Giraud, Sète, Fort de Fada, and Camigliatello Silano. Notable events in this category include Ultra Rando Camargue, Fast hiking The 1,000 Steps of Sète, and The Treg Ennedi Trail. Every event page includes an interactive course map, elevation telemetry, GPX track downloads, and direct filters for date, distance, and destination.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What defines Self-Supported events and how many races are listed in the calendar?
Self-supported races where athletes carry their own nutrition, hydration, and mandatory safety kit throughout the course. RunningCompass currently lists 32 events with 165 individual competitions under the Self-Supported theme. A total of 19 events have confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season, alongside additional races with full course profiles for season planning.
What distances and disciplines are typical for Self-Supported races?
Self-supported trails, adventure runs, and bikepacking events minimize external aid stations. The 165 listed competitions span distances from 5 km to 450 km, led by Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Fast Hiking. You can narrow the calendar by 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, or ultra distance brackets using the search filters.
What terrain, elevation profile, and preparation should I expect for Self-Supported?
Carrying a loaded pack with long stretches between water points demands careful calorie and hydration planning. Races in this theme reach up to +32,000 m of climbing. Each event detail page provides interactive course maps, elevation gain and loss metrics, altitude ranges, and downloadable GPX files to help you plan pacing and gear.
Where do Self-Supported events take place and how can I filter by region and date?
Leading host destinations include Salin-de-Giraud, Sète, Fort de Fada, and Camigliatello Silano. Notable events in this category include Ultra Rando Camargue, Fast hiking The 1,000 Steps of Sète, and The Treg Ennedi Trail. Using the monthly calendar groups on this page or the linked interactive map explorer, you can filter all 32 events by country, region, month, and distance.