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Le Trail de la Saint Martin
Saint-Martin-de-Londres, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
18 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Running Theme (Nature, Mountains & Coast)
Forest Race Calendar & Dates 2026-2027
Shaded courses across soft forest floors, woodland tracks, and root-lined singletrack. Browse 3,962 events (36 confirmed dates) and 15,188 races from 5 km to 104 km.
Events3,96236 confirmed dates
Competitions15,188Races & courses
Distances5 - 104 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+4,500 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCross Country Running
Carrington Challenge
Louviers, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
8.59 km6.06 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
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TransLantau by UTMB
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
November 13, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
104 km45 km27 km15 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail du Pastel
Balma, France
November 14, 2026Date confirmed
42 km23 km16 km11 km
Nature & Off-RoadLakes & Ponds+5
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Trail des Châtaignes
Cormeilles-en-Parisis, France
November 14, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
48 km32 km16 km14 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Forestrail de Phalempin
Phalempin, France
November 14, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
21 km10 km
ForestNature & Off-Road+2
Photo: Daniel Simpson · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Salvagny Trail Tour
La Tour-de-Salvagny, France
November 14, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
20 km10 km7 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+3
Photo: gadl · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Urgent Run Paris
Paris, France
November 14, 2026Date confirmed
20 km10 km5 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+4
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | Le Trail de la Saint Martin | Saint-Martin-de-Londres, Occitanie, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 18 km10 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Carrington Challenge | Louviers, Normandy, FR | Cross Country Running | 8.59 km6.06 km |
| Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | TransLantau by UTMB | Hong Kong, HK | Trail Running | 104 km45 km27 km15 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Trail du Pastel | Balma, Occitanie, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 42 km23 km16 km11 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Trail des Châtaignes | Cormeilles-en-Parisis, Île-de-France, FR | Trail Running | 48 km32 km16 km14 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Forestrail de Phalempin | Phalempin, Hauts-de-France, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 21 km10 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Salvagny Trail Tour | La Tour-de-Salvagny, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 20 km10 km7 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Urgent Run Paris | Paris, Île-de-France, FR | Road Running | 20 km10 km5 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Trail du Lébérou | Audrix, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 30 km13 km9 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Allianz Richmond Marathon |  Richmond, Virginia, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km8 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 | The Memory Run | Orbey, Grand Est, FR | Trail Running | 27.8 km9.5 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Iron Cross Trail by Night | Le Mériot, Grand Est, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 16 km9 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Shaded courses across soft forest floors, woodland tracks, and root-lined singletrack. In the RunningCompass calendar, the Forest theme currently spans 3,962 public events and 15,188 individual competitions, including 36 confirmed editions for 2026-2027. Typical formats include loop and point-to-point courses through urban woodlands, nature parks, and deep forest reserves. Primary disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Running with race distances from 5 km to 104 km.
Soft woodland ground cushions impact while demanding sure-footedness over wet roots, leaf litter, and rolling trails. Across the catalog, the most demanding courses in this category feature up to +4,500 m of climbing. Leading host destinations include Saint-Martin-de-Londres, Louviers, Hong Kong, and Balma. Notable events in this category include Le Trail de la Saint Martin, Carrington Challenge, and TransLantau 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 Forest events and how many races are listed in the calendar?
Shaded courses across soft forest floors, woodland tracks, and root-lined singletrack. RunningCompass currently lists 3,962 events with 15,188 individual competitions under the Forest 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 Forest races?
Typical formats include loop and point-to-point courses through urban woodlands, nature parks, and deep forest reserves. The 15,188 listed competitions span distances from 5 km to 104 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 Forest?
Soft woodland ground cushions impact while demanding sure-footedness over wet roots, leaf litter, and rolling trails. Races in this theme reach up to +4,500 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 Forest events take place and how can I filter by region and date?
Leading host destinations include Saint-Martin-de-Londres, Louviers, Hong Kong, and Balma. Notable events in this category include Le Trail de la Saint Martin, Carrington Challenge, and TransLantau by UTMB. Using the monthly calendar groups on this page or the linked interactive map explorer, you can filter all 3,962 events by country, region, month, and distance.