Running Theme (Sustainability & Charity)
Eco-conscious sporting events emphasizing zero-waste aid stations, reusable cups, public-transit access, and habitat protection. Browse 157 events (36 confirmed dates) and 693 races from 0.9 km to 43 km.
Selected Events
Photo: Jörg Braukmann · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Deauville, France
November 14, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
Photo: gadl · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsParis, France
November 14, 2026Date confirmed
Photo: Luigi936 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsVillefranche-sur-Saône, France
November 20, 2026 to November 22, 2026Date confirmed
Photo: Alpsdake · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Jakarta, Indonesia
November 22, 2026Date confirmed
Photo: Paulo Valdivieso from Lisboa, Portugal · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
San Sebastián, Spain
November 22, 2026Date confirmed
Photo: Alpsdake · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Hirakata, Japan
November 23, 2026Date confirmed
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaint-Cloud, France
November 27, 2026 to November 29, 2026Date confirmed
Photo: William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLa Rochelle, France
November 29, 2026Date confirmed
Dates & Schedule
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Deauville International Marathon | Deauville, Normandy, FR | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km900 m |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Urgent Run Paris | Paris, Île-de-France, FR | Road Running | 20 km10 km5 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 22, 2026 | Pertamina ECO Runfest | Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta, ID | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km1.5 km |
| Nov 22, 2026 | San Sebastián Marathon | San Sebastián, Basque Country, ES | Road Running | 42.2 km10 km |
| Nov 23, 2026 | Hirakata Ecomarathon | Hirakata, Osaka Prefecture, JP | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Nov 27, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026 | Le Cross du Figaro | Saint-Cloud, Île-de-France, FR | Road Running | 20 km10 km5 km |
| Nov 29, 2026 | La Rochelle Marathon | La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Road Running | 42.2 km10 km |
| Nov 29, 2026 | Run for Climate | Paris, Île-de-France, FR | Road Running | 10 km |
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2027 | Yodogawa Ecomarathon of January | Ōsaka, Osaka Prefecture, JP | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Jan 11, 2027 | Duchess Nature Run | Moncel-lès-Lunéville, Grand Est, FR | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 21 km14 km12 km7 km |
| Jan 11, 2027 | Kamogawa January Ecomarathon | Kyōto, Kyoto Prefecture, JP | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
Overview & Route Character
Eco-conscious sporting events emphasizing zero-waste aid stations, reusable cups, public-transit access, and habitat protection. In the RunningCompass calendar, the Eco-Friendly theme currently spans 157 public events and 693 individual competitions, including 36 confirmed editions for 2026-2027. Green road and trail races prioritize local organic nutrition, digital race packets, and reforestation or conservation initiatives. Primary disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Other Disciplines with race distances from 0.9 km to 43 km.
Many eco-certified races require athletes to carry their own reusable soft cup for aid-station refills. Across the catalog, the most demanding courses in this category feature up to +1,300 m of climbing. Leading host destinations include Deauville, Paris, Villefranche-sur-Saône, and Jakarta. Notable events in this category include Deauville International Marathon, Urgent Run Paris, and International Beaujolais Marathon. Every event page includes an interactive course map, elevation telemetry, GPX track downloads, and direct filters for date, distance, and destination.
Eco-conscious sporting events emphasizing zero-waste aid stations, reusable cups, public-transit access, and habitat protection. RunningCompass currently lists 157 events with 693 individual competitions under the Eco-Friendly theme. A total of 36 events have confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season, alongside additional races with full course profiles for season planning.
Green road and trail races prioritize local organic nutrition, digital race packets, and reforestation or conservation initiatives. The 693 listed competitions span distances from 0.9 km to 43 km, led by Road Running, Trail Running, and Other Disciplines. You can narrow the calendar by 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, or ultra distance brackets using the search filters.
Many eco-certified races require athletes to carry their own reusable soft cup for aid-station refills. Races in this theme reach up to +1,300 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.
Leading host destinations include Deauville, Paris, Villefranche-sur-Saône, and Jakarta. Notable events in this category include Deauville International Marathon, Urgent Run Paris, and International Beaujolais Marathon. Using the monthly calendar groups on this page or the linked interactive map explorer, you can filter all 157 events by country, region, month, and distance.
