Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier
Three Countries Run (3 Laenderlauf)
Basel, Switzerland
May 23, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
City RunPublic Park+5
Running Theme (City, Architecture & Culture)
Cross-Border Race Calendar & Dates 2026-2027
Cross-border competitions whose routes link two or three neighboring countries within a single race. Browse 33 events (14 confirmed dates) and 234 races from 3.5 km to 300 km.
Events3314 confirmed dates
Competitions234Races & courses
Distances3.5 - 300 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+25,000 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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The Transju'Trails
Les Rousses, France
June 5, 2027 to June 6, 2027Date confirmed
110 km82 km62 km42 km+4
High AltitudeForest+10
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HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB
Vielha e Mijaran, Spain
July 7, 2027 to July 11, 2027Date confirmed
163 km110 km75 km55 km+3
Seaside & CoastNature & Off-Road+4
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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: Kauk0r · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningNordic Walking
Marathon des 3 pays
Lindau, Germany
October 10, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km11 km
Point-to-PointKids & Youth Races+2
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Croatia Montenegro Trail Challenge
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
22 km20 km19 km18 km+5
Nature & Off-RoadMulti-Day+2
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Challenge du Montcalm
Auzat, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
138.5 km109 km70 km40 km+4
High AltitudeMountain+4
Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Ultra Trail des Montagnes du Jura
Longevilles-Mont-d'Or, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
300 km175 km105 km75 km+3
MountainNature & Off-Road+4
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2027 | Three Countries Run (3 Laenderlauf) | Basel, Canton of Basel-Stadt, CH | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2027 - Jun 6, 2027 | The Transju'Trails | Les Rousses, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 110 km82 km62 km42 km |
July 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2027 - Jul 11, 2027 | HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB | Vielha e Mijaran, Catalonia, ES | Trail Running | 163 km110 km75 km55 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 |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2027 | Marathon des 3 pays | Lindau, Bavaria, DE | Road RunningNordic Walking | 42.2 km21.1 km11 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Croatia Montenegro Trail Challenge | Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, HR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 22 km20 km19 km18 km |
| Date to be announced | Challenge du Montcalm | Auzat, Occitanie, FR | Trail Running | 138.5 km109 km70 km40 km |
| Date to be announced | Ultra Trail des Montagnes du Jura | Longevilles-Mont-d'Or, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail Running | 300 km175 km105 km75 km |
| Date to be announced | Nord Trail Monts de Flandres (NTMF) | Saint-Jans-Cappel, Hauts-de-France, FR | Trail Running | 115 km80 km59 km42 km |
| Date to be announced | Bodensee Radmarathon | Thal SG, Canton of St. Gallen, CH | Road CyclingGravel Biking | 300 km220 km150 km120 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail Da Raia |  Aldeia do Bispo - Sabugal, Guarda District, PT | Trail RunningTriathlon | 47 km31 km25.75 km16 km |
| Date to be announced | Ultra Trail Serra de São Mamede | Portalegre, Portalegre District, PT | Trail Running | 105 km75 km50 km25 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Cross-border competitions whose routes link two or three neighboring countries within a single race. In the RunningCompass calendar, the Cross-Border theme currently spans 33 public events and 234 individual competitions, including 14 confirmed editions for 2026-2027. Bridge, river, Alpine, and tri-border races cross national frontiers seamlessly mid-course. Primary disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Running with race distances from 3.5 km to 300 km.
Depending on the border region, routes follow flat river bridges and valleys or high-alpine frontier ridges. Across the catalog, the most demanding courses in this category feature up to +25,000 m of climbing. Leading host destinations include Basel, Les Rousses, Vielha e Mijaran, and Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Notable events in this category include Three Countries Run (3 Laenderlauf), The Transju'Trails, and HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB. 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 Cross-Border events and how many races are listed in the calendar?
Cross-border competitions whose routes link two or three neighboring countries within a single race. RunningCompass currently lists 33 events with 234 individual competitions under the Cross-Border theme. A total of 14 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 Cross-Border races?
Bridge, river, Alpine, and tri-border races cross national frontiers seamlessly mid-course. The 234 listed competitions span distances from 3.5 km to 300 km, led by Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road 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 Cross-Border?
Depending on the border region, routes follow flat river bridges and valleys or high-alpine frontier ridges. Races in this theme reach up to +25,000 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 Cross-Border events take place and how can I filter by region and date?
Leading host destinations include Basel, Les Rousses, Vielha e Mijaran, and Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Notable events in this category include Three Countries Run (3 Laenderlauf), The Transju'Trails, and HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB. Using the monthly calendar groups on this page or the linked interactive map explorer, you can filter all 33 events by country, region, month, and distance.