Running Theme (Team Spirit, Family & Inclusion)
Relay races where teammates divide the total course distance across designated exchange zones. Browse 1,607 events (36 confirmed dates) and 9,106 races from 0.9 km to 102 km.
Selected Events
Photo: Paulo Valdivieso from Lisboa, Portugal · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Finestrat, Spain
November 13, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
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Balma, France
November 14, 2026Date confirmed
Photo: Jörg Braukmann · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsDeauville, France
November 14, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
Photo: Cjp24 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsJarnac, France
November 14, 2026Date confirmed
Photo: Daniel Simpson · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLa Tour-de-Salvagny, France
November 14, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
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Charlotte, United States
November 14, 2026Date confirmed
Photo: Daniel Simpson · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBron, France
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
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Palermo, Italy
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
Dates & Schedule
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Costa Blanca Trail | Finestrat, Valencian Community, ES | Trail Running | 102 km67 km41 km20 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Trail du Pastel | Balma, Occitanie, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 42 km23 km16 km11 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Deauville International Marathon | Deauville, Normandy, FR | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km900 m |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Cognac Marathon | Jarnac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10.5 km5 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 | Charlotte Marathon | Charlotte, North Carolina, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Give Me Fiv | Bron, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km5 km |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Palermo Marathon | Palermo, Sicily, IT | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
| Nov 15, 2026 | De Ronde Venen Marathon |  Abcoude, Utrecht, NL | Road Running | 42.2 km10 km |
| Nov 19, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026 | Abu Dhabi Spartan World Championship |  Abu Dhabi, Abou Dabi, AE | Obstacle Course Racing | 21 km10 km5 km3 km |
| Nov 20, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026 | HYROX Poznań |  Poznań, Greater Poland Voivodeship, PL | Fitness Racing | 8 km |
| Nov 20, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026 | OxFam trailwalker |  Hong Kong, HK | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 100 km20 km |
Overview & Route Character
Relay races where teammates divide the total course distance across designated exchange zones. In the RunningCompass calendar, the Relay theme currently spans 1,607 public events and 9,106 individual competitions, including 36 confirmed editions for 2026-2027. Marathon relays, trail relays, and triathlon relays bring runners of varied speed together on one shared team sheet. Primary disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking with race distances from 0.9 km to 102 km.
Smooth baton or timing-chip handoffs and transport between exchange zones are just as important as leg speed. Across the catalog, the most demanding courses in this category feature up to +6,217 m of climbing. Leading host destinations include Finestrat, Balma, Deauville, and Jarnac. Notable events in this category include Costa Blanca Trail, Trail du Pastel, and Deauville International Marathon. Every event page includes an interactive course map, elevation telemetry, GPX track downloads, and direct filters for date, distance, and destination.
Relay races where teammates divide the total course distance across designated exchange zones. RunningCompass currently lists 1,607 events with 9,106 individual competitions under the Relay theme. A total of 36 events have confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season, alongside additional races with full course profiles for season planning.
Marathon relays, trail relays, and triathlon relays bring runners of varied speed together on one shared team sheet. The 9,106 listed competitions span distances from 0.9 km to 102 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.
Smooth baton or timing-chip handoffs and transport between exchange zones are just as important as leg speed. Races in this theme reach up to +6,217 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.
Leading host destinations include Finestrat, Balma, Deauville, and Jarnac. Notable events in this category include Costa Blanca Trail, Trail du Pastel, and Deauville International Marathon. Using the monthly calendar groups on this page or the linked interactive map explorer, you can filter all 1,607 events by country, region, month, and distance.
