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
Running Theme (Course Format & Challenge)
Fast Record Course Race Calendar & Dates 2026-2027
Flat, officially measured asphalt courses with minimal elevation change and ideal pacing lines for personal bests. Browse 173 events (36 confirmed dates) and 490 races from 3 km to 51 km.
Events17336 confirmed dates
Competitions490Races & courses
Distances3 - 51 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+1,550 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Howard N2GOT · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Boulogne-Billancourt Christian Granger Half Marathon
Boulogne-Billancourt, France
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
21.1 km
City RunPublic Park+5
Photo: Howard N2GOT · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Nevers Marathon by Nexson
Magny-Cours, France
November 21, 2026 to November 22, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km4.41 km
CastlesCity Run+8
Photo: pictures Jettcom · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Ring Running Series
Hockenheim, Germany
November 21, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km
City RunFestive
Photo: Paulo Valdivieso from Lisboa, Portugal · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier
San Sebastián Marathon
San Sebastián, Spain
November 22, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km10 km
City RunEco-Friendly+7
Photo: Wolfgang Moroder · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Athletics Label
Powerade Half Marathon in Milan
Milan, Italy
November 22, 2026Date confirmed
21.1 km10 km
City RunCulture & History+5
Photo: Alpsdake · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Athletics Label
Yiwu Half Marathon
Yiwu, China
November 22, 2026Date confirmed
21.1 km
City RunPublic Park
Photo: Freepenguin · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier
Florence Marathon
Florence, Italy
November 28, 2026 to November 29, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21 km10 km3 km
Public ParkCity Run+7
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Pacific Trails California by UTMB (HOKA) | Santa Ynez, California, US | Trail Running | 51 km25 km |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Boulogne-Billancourt Christian Granger Half Marathon | Boulogne-Billancourt, Île-de-France, FR | Road Running | 21.1 km |
| Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026 | Nevers Marathon by Nexson | Magny-Cours, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km4.41 km |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Ring Running Series | Hockenheim, Baden-Württemberg, DE | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
| Nov 22, 2026 | San Sebastián Marathon | San Sebastián, Basque Country, ES | Road Running | 42.2 km10 km |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Powerade Half Marathon in Milan | Milan, Lombardy, IT | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Yiwu Half Marathon | Yiwu, Zhejiang Province, CN | Road Running | 21.1 km |
| Nov 28, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026 | Florence Marathon | Florence, Tuscany, IT | Road Running | 42.2 km21 km10 km3 km |
| Nov 28, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026 | Turin Marathon | Turin, Piedmont, IT | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
| Nov 29, 2026 | La Rochelle Marathon | La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Road Running | 42.2 km10 km |
| Nov 29, 2026 | 10 km Onatéra Paris17 | Paris, Île-de-France, FR | Road Running | 10 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026 | BYD Singapore International Marathon by Adidas |  Singapore, SG | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Flat, officially measured asphalt courses with minimal elevation change and ideal pacing lines for personal bests. In the RunningCompass calendar, the Fast Record Course theme currently spans 173 public events and 490 individual competitions, including 36 confirmed editions for 2026-2027. PR-focused 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon road races featuring pacers and seeded start corrals. Primary disciplines include Road Running and Trail Running with race distances from 3 km to 51 km.
Long straights, wide sweeping turns, and smooth tarmac minimize rhythm breaks and energy loss. Across the catalog, the most demanding courses in this category feature up to +1,550 m of climbing. Leading host destinations include Santa Ynez, Boulogne-Billancourt, Magny-Cours, and Hockenheim. Notable events in this category include Pacific Trails California by UTMB (HOKA), Boulogne-Billancourt Christian Granger Half Marathon, and Nevers Marathon by Nexson. 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 Fast Record Course events and how many races are listed in the calendar?
Flat, officially measured asphalt courses with minimal elevation change and ideal pacing lines for personal bests. RunningCompass currently lists 173 events with 490 individual competitions under the Fast Record Course 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 Fast Record Course races?
PR-focused 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon road races featuring pacers and seeded start corrals. The 490 listed competitions span distances from 3 km to 51 km, led by Road Running 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 Fast Record Course?
Long straights, wide sweeping turns, and smooth tarmac minimize rhythm breaks and energy loss. 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 Fast Record Course events take place and how can I filter by region and date?
Leading host destinations include Santa Ynez, Boulogne-Billancourt, Magny-Cours, and Hockenheim. Notable events in this category include Pacific Trails California by UTMB (HOKA), Boulogne-Billancourt Christian Granger Half Marathon, and Nevers Marathon by Nexson. Using the monthly calendar groups on this page or the linked interactive map explorer, you can filter all 173 events by country, region, month, and distance.