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
Running Theme (Sustainability & Charity)
Charity Run Race Calendar & Dates 2026-2027
Charity and fundraising runs whose entry fees or lap pledges support social, medical, and non-profit causes. Browse 1,096 events (36 confirmed dates) and 3,836 races from 2.5 km to 125 km.
Events1,09636 confirmed dates
Competitions3,836Races & courses
Distances2.5 - 125 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+4,850 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Alexandre Péribé · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
SoliMada Trail
Antsirabe, Madagascar
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
125 km106 km
Charity RunNature & Off-Road+5
Photo: gadl · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
5km Matmut - Demain le Sport
Paris, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
5 km
Charity RunPublic Park+1
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
Course des Lumières - Toulouse
Toulouse, France
November 14, 2026Date confirmed
10 km5 km
Charity RunNight Run+2
Photo: Daniel Simpson · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
Give Me Fiv
Bron, France
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
10 km5 km
Charity RunPublic Park+3
Photo: Guilhem Vellut from Paris, France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
ENDOrun Paris
Paris, France
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
10 km5 km3 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+3
Photo: gadl · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
10 km Paris Centre (Hoka)
Paris, France
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
10 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+3
Photo: Tobi 87 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Les Bacchantes - Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence, France
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
8 km
City RunPublic Park+3
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | Trail de Plaintel | Plaintel, Brittany, FR | Trail Running | 42 km25 km12 km6.5 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | SoliMada Trail | Antsirabe, Vakinankaratra Region, MG | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 125 km106 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | 5km Matmut - Demain le Sport | Paris, Île-de-France, FR | Road Running | 5 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Course des Lumières - Toulouse | Toulouse, Occitanie, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km5 km |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Give Me Fiv | Bron, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km5 km |
| Nov 15, 2026 | ENDOrun Paris | Paris, Île-de-France, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km5 km3 km |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 10 km Paris Centre (Hoka) | Paris, Île-de-France, FR | Road Running | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Les Bacchantes - Aix-en-Provence | Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Road Running | 8 km |
| Nov 20, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026 | International Beaujolais Marathon | Villefranche-sur-Saône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Other DisciplinesRoad Running | 43 km42.2 km24 km21.1 km |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Trail des Lutins | Bussus-Bussuel, Hauts-de-France, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 18.5 km12.5 km8 km |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Course des Lumières - Paris | Paris, Île-de-France, FR | Road Running | 10 km5 km |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Cardio Challenge Heroes | Paris, Île-de-France, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Charity and fundraising runs whose entry fees or lap pledges support social, medical, and non-profit causes. In the RunningCompass calendar, the Charity Run theme currently spans 1,096 public events and 3,836 individual competitions, including 36 confirmed editions for 2026-2027. Solidarity runs, charity marathons, and pledge loops turn every completed kilometer into direct community support. Primary disciplines include Road Running, Walking & Hiking, and Trail Running with race distances from 2.5 km to 125 km.
Accessible 5K, 10K, and loop courses welcome a broad field of runners, walkers, and charity teams. Across the catalog, the most demanding courses in this category feature up to +4,850 m of climbing. Leading host destinations include Plaintel, Antsirabe, Paris, and Toulouse. Notable events in this category include Trail de Plaintel, SoliMada Trail, and 5km Matmut - Demain le Sport. 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 Charity Run events and how many races are listed in the calendar?
Charity and fundraising runs whose entry fees or lap pledges support social, medical, and non-profit causes. RunningCompass currently lists 1,096 events with 3,836 individual competitions under the Charity Run theme. A total of 36 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 Charity Run races?
Solidarity runs, charity marathons, and pledge loops turn every completed kilometer into direct community support. The 3,836 listed competitions span distances from 2.5 km to 125 km, led by Road Running, Walking & Hiking, and Trail Running. 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 Charity Run?
Accessible 5K, 10K, and loop courses welcome a broad field of runners, walkers, and charity teams. Races in this theme reach up to +4,850 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 Charity Run events take place and how can I filter by region and date?
Leading host destinations include Plaintel, Antsirabe, Paris, and Toulouse. Notable events in this category include Trail de Plaintel, SoliMada Trail, and 5km Matmut - Demain le Sport. Using the monthly calendar groups on this page or the linked interactive map explorer, you can filter all 1,096 events by country, region, month, and distance.