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Alizés Raid
Fort-de-France, Martinique
November 24, 2026 to November 29, 2026Date confirmed
50 km
Charity RunNature & Off-Road+7
Running Theme (Course Format & Challenge)
Adventure Raid Race Calendar & Dates 2026-2027
Multisport adventure raids combining trail running, mountain biking, kayaking, and orienteering in natural terrain. Browse 30 events (5 confirmed dates) and 93 races from 0.5 km to 220 km.
Events305 confirmed dates
Competitions93Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 220 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+9,000 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: T. Thielemans · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningRoad Running
Raid EDHEC
Nice, France
May 15, 2027 to May 19, 2027Date confirmed
220 km70 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+6
Photo: Rémih · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningOpen Water Swimming
Menthon Raid
Menthon-Saint-Bernard, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
17.9 km9.5 km4 km3.5 km+1
FestiveCharity Run+4
Photo: Syced · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMultisport
Poly Raid
Saint-Martin-d'Hères, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
30.3 km24.1 km18.1 km4.75 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+2
Photo: Donarreiskoffer · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningMultisport
The Aventuraid EDHEC
Compiègne, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
120 km70 km15 km
ForestNature & Off-Road+2
Photo: Daniel VILLAFRUELA · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Raid INSA-INP
Auterive, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
80 km55 km35 km
Nature & Off-RoadFestive+1
Photo: Syced · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMultisport
Raid Essec EY
Cergy, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
100 km50 km
Nature & Off-RoadCharity Run+4
Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Horst Raid
Holsbeek, Belgium
Date to be announcedDate TBA
20 km12 km8 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026 | Alizés Raid | Fort-de-France, MQ | Multisport | 50 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2027 - May 19, 2027 | Raid EDHEC | Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail RunningRoad Running | 220 km70 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Menthon Raid | Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road RunningOpen Water Swimming | 17.9 km9.5 km4 km3.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Poly Raid | Saint-Martin-d'Hères, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Multisport | 30.3 km24.1 km18.1 km4.75 km |
| Date to be announced | The Aventuraid EDHEC | Compiègne, Hauts-de-France, FR | Trail RunningMultisport | 120 km70 km15 km |
| Date to be announced | Raid INSA-INP | Auterive, Occitanie, FR | Trail Running | 80 km55 km35 km |
| Date to be announced | Raid Essec EY | Cergy, Île-de-France, FR | Multisport | 100 km50 km |
| Date to be announced | Horst Raid | Holsbeek, Flanders, BE | Road Running | 20 km12 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Raid Mines Nancy | Maron, Grand Est, FR | MultisportWalking & Hiking | 59.2 km28.43 km14.8 km |
| Date to be announced | Raid Aventure Pélissane | Pélissanne, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Obstacle Course Racing | 15 km11 km9 km |
| Date to be announced | Raid du Loup Perdu | Chaville, Île-de-France, FR | Road RunningTrail Running | 21.1 km15.6 km6 km |
| Date to be announced | Raid Saucona | Neuville-sur-Saône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Obstacle Course Racing | 40 km20 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Multisport adventure raids combining trail running, mountain biking, kayaking, and orienteering in natural terrain. In the RunningCompass calendar, the Adventure Raid theme currently spans 30 public events and 93 individual competitions, including 5 confirmed editions for 2026-2027. Teams typically race in pairs or fours, navigating between checkpoints using map and compass. Primary disciplines include Multisport, Trail Running, and Road Running with race distances from 0.5 km to 220 km.
Transitions between land and water stages alongside off-trail terrain reward versatility and accurate navigation. Across the catalog, the most demanding courses in this category feature up to +9,000 m of climbing. Leading host destinations include Fort-de-France, Nice, Menthon-Saint-Bernard, and Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Notable events in this category include Alizés Raid, Raid EDHEC, and Menthon Raid. 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 Adventure Raid events and how many races are listed in the calendar?
Multisport adventure raids combining trail running, mountain biking, kayaking, and orienteering in natural terrain. RunningCompass currently lists 30 events with 93 individual competitions under the Adventure Raid theme. A total of 5 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 Adventure Raid races?
Teams typically race in pairs or fours, navigating between checkpoints using map and compass. The 93 listed competitions span distances from 0.5 km to 220 km, led by Multisport, Trail Running, 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 Adventure Raid?
Transitions between land and water stages alongside off-trail terrain reward versatility and accurate navigation. Races in this theme reach up to +9,000 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 Adventure Raid events take place and how can I filter by region and date?
Leading host destinations include Fort-de-France, Nice, Menthon-Saint-Bernard, and Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Notable events in this category include Alizés Raid, Raid EDHEC, and Menthon Raid. Using the monthly calendar groups on this page or the linked interactive map explorer, you can filter all 30 events by country, region, month, and distance.