Photo: Guilhem Vellut from Paris, France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
Lions of Hope Run
Sceaux, France
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
10 km5 km900 m
Public ParkCity Run+3
Running Theme (Course Format & Challenge)
Untimed Race Calendar & Dates 2026-2027
Non-competitive events without official chip timing or rankings, focused on movement, scenery, and community. Browse 86 events (36 confirmed dates) and 502 races from 0.5 km to 105 km.
Events8636 confirmed dates
Competitions502Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 105 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+4,000 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Guilhem Vellut from Paris, France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Luigi936 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOther DisciplinesRoad RunningChallenge de la Convivialité
International Beaujolais Marathon
Villefranche-sur-Saône, France
November 20, 2026 to November 22, 2026Date confirmed
43 km42.2 km24 km21.1 km+5
CastlesCharity Run+13
Photo: gnuckx · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Sanremo Marathon
Sanremo, Italy
December 5, 2026 to December 6, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km+1
Seaside & CoastCity Run+6
Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOther DisciplinesRoad Cycling
The Grand Departure
Poitiers, France
December 19, 2026Date confirmed
60 km45 km25 km5 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+1
Photo: Asurnipal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
Saint Sylvester of Braga
Braga, Portugal
December 27, 2026Date confirmed
10 km5.7 km
FestiveCity Run+2
Photo: Fabrizio Lunardi · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
We Run Rome
Rome, Italy
December 31, 2026Date confirmed
10 km5 km
City RunPublic Park+4
Photo: gnuckx · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
Ragusa Marathon
Ragusa, Italy
January 17, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km3.2 km
Culture & HistoryCity Run+2
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Angkor Trail
Siem Reap, Cambodia
January 23, 2027Date confirmed
101 km64 km42 km32 km+4
ForestCulture & History+8
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2026 | Lions of Hope Run | Sceaux, Île-de-France, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km5 km900 m |
| 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 |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026 | Sanremo Marathon | Sanremo, Liguria, IT | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Dec 19, 2026 | The Grand Departure | Poitiers, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Other DisciplinesRoad Cycling | 60 km45 km25 km5 km |
| Dec 27, 2026 | Saint Sylvester of Braga | Braga, Braga District, PT | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km5.7 km |
| Dec 31, 2026 | We Run Rome | Rome, Lazio, IT | Road Running | 10 km5 km |
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2027 | Ragusa Marathon | Ragusa, Sicily, IT | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km3.2 km |
| Jan 23, 2027 | Angkor Trail | Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province, KH | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 101 km64 km42 km32 km |
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2027 - Feb 7, 2027 | Ultra Trail des Fontaines | Le Montat, Occitanie, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 105 km69 km44 km33 km |
| Feb 6, 2027 | The Feillens Market Gardener | Feillens, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road Running | 10 km5 km3 km1.5 km |
| Feb 14, 2027 | Bodh Gaya Marathon |  Bodhgaya, Bihar, IN | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Feb 21, 2027 | Valentine's Day Marathon | Terni, Umbria, IT | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km8 km2 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Non-competitive events without official chip timing or rankings, focused on movement, scenery, and community. In the RunningCompass calendar, the Untimed theme currently spans 86 public events and 502 individual competitions, including 36 confirmed editions for 2026-2027. Leisure runs, hikes, touring rides, and solidarity runs intentionally remove stopwatch pressure. Primary disciplines include Road Running, Walking & Hiking, and Trail Running with race distances from 0.5 km to 105 km.
Fully marked routes with generous cutoff windows leave plenty of time for scenic stops and aid stations. Across the catalog, the most demanding courses in this category feature up to +4,000 m of climbing. Leading host destinations include Sceaux, Villefranche-sur-Saône, Sanremo, and Poitiers. Notable events in this category include Lions of Hope Run, International Beaujolais Marathon, and Sanremo Marathon. 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 Untimed events and how many races are listed in the calendar?
Non-competitive events without official chip timing or rankings, focused on movement, scenery, and community. RunningCompass currently lists 86 events with 502 individual competitions under the Untimed 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 Untimed races?
Leisure runs, hikes, touring rides, and solidarity runs intentionally remove stopwatch pressure. The 502 listed competitions span distances from 0.5 km to 105 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 Untimed?
Fully marked routes with generous cutoff windows leave plenty of time for scenic stops and aid stations. Races in this theme reach up to +4,000 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 Untimed events take place and how can I filter by region and date?
Leading host destinations include Sceaux, Villefranche-sur-Saône, Sanremo, and Poitiers. Notable events in this category include Lions of Hope Run, International Beaujolais Marathon, and Sanremo Marathon. Using the monthly calendar groups on this page or the linked interactive map explorer, you can filter all 86 events by country, region, month, and distance.