Photo: Jörg Braukmann · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Les Boucles Saint-Quentinoise
Saint-Quentin, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
10 km5 km2 km950 m
City RunKids & Youth Races+1
Running Theme (Atmosphere, Gastronomy & Experience)
Festive Race Calendar & Dates 2026-2027
Lively running festivals featuring live bands, course entertainment, and celebratory finish-line gatherings. Browse 1,377 events (36 confirmed dates) and 4,934 races from 0.5 km to 51 km.
Events1,37736 confirmed dates
Competitions4,934Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 51 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+1,550 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Jörg Braukmann · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: marek7400 · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningNordic Walking
Gdynia Independence Run
Gdynia, Poland
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
10 km1.92 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+3
Photo: Madmaharaja · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Karneval Marathon Köln
Cologne, Germany
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km
City RunCulture & History+3
Photo: Patrick Nouhailler · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
Beaujo Run'in Rock
Saint-Georges-de-Reneins, France
November 14, 2026Date confirmed
13 km6.66 km1.3 km666 m+1
City RunNature & Off-Road+3
Photo: Cjp24 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningChallenge de la Convivialité
Cognac Marathon
Jarnac, France
November 14, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10.5 km5 km
FestiveKids & Youth Races+8
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Dark Trail
Orgelet, France
November 14, 2026Date confirmed
31 km20 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+2
Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB Index Races
Pacific Trails California by UTMB (HOKA)
Santa Ynez, United States
November 14, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
51 km25 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+4
Photo: Carsten Steger · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Halloween run
Mayenne, France
November 14, 2026Date confirmed
10 km
FestiveCity Run+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | Les Boucles Saint-Quentinoise | Saint-Quentin, Hauts-de-France, FR | Road Running | 10 km5 km2 km950 m |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Gdynia Independence Run | Gdynia, Pomerania Voivodeship, PL | Road RunningNordic Walking | 10 km1.92 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Karneval Marathon Köln | Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE | Road Running | 42.2 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Beaujo Run'in Rock | Saint-Georges-de-Reneins, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 13 km6.66 km1.3 km666 m |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Cognac Marathon | Jarnac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10.5 km5 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Dark Trail | Orgelet, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail Running | 31 km20 km10 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Pacific Trails California by UTMB (HOKA) | Santa Ynez, California, US | Trail Running | 51 km25 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Halloween run | Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, FR | Road Running | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Foulées Olympiques Colombiennes | Colombes, Île-de-France, FR | Road Running | 10 km5 km1 km400 m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Verona Marathon |  Verona, Veneto, IT | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km8 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 |
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Overview & Route Character
Lively running festivals featuring live bands, course entertainment, and celebratory finish-line gatherings. In the RunningCompass calendar, the Festive theme currently spans 1,377 public events and 4,934 individual competitions, including 36 confirmed editions for 2026-2027. Community road races, summer evening runs, and festival marathons pair timed racing with lively street celebrations. Primary disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking with race distances from 0.5 km to 51 km.
Spectator-friendly loops and town-center routes provide music zones and crowd cheering at every kilometer. Across the catalog, the most demanding courses in this category feature up to +1,550 m of climbing. Leading host destinations include Saint-Quentin, Gdynia, Cologne, and Saint-Georges-de-Reneins. Notable events in this category include Les Boucles Saint-Quentinoise, Gdynia Independence Run, and Karneval Marathon Köln. 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 Festive events and how many races are listed in the calendar?
Lively running festivals featuring live bands, course entertainment, and celebratory finish-line gatherings. RunningCompass currently lists 1,377 events with 4,934 individual competitions under the Festive 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 Festive races?
Community road races, summer evening runs, and festival marathons pair timed racing with lively street celebrations. The 4,934 listed competitions span distances from 0.5 km to 51 km, led by Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & 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 Festive?
Spectator-friendly loops and town-center routes provide music zones and crowd cheering at every kilometer. Races in this theme reach up to +1,550 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 Festive events take place and how can I filter by region and date?
Leading host destinations include Saint-Quentin, Gdynia, Cologne, and Saint-Georges-de-Reneins. Notable events in this category include Les Boucles Saint-Quentinoise, Gdynia Independence Run, and Karneval Marathon Köln. Using the monthly calendar groups on this page or the linked interactive map explorer, you can filter all 1,377 events by country, region, month, and distance.