Running Theme (Nature, Mountains & Coast)
Strength-testing courses across sandy beaches, dune ridges, and tidal flats. Browse 67 events (36 confirmed dates) and 396 races from 0.8 km to 110 km.
Selected Events
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Deauville, France
November 14, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
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Marrakesh, Morocco
November 21, 2026 to November 22, 2026Date confirmed
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Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Spain
November 27, 2026 to November 29, 2026Date confirmed
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHyères, France
December 4, 2026 to December 6, 2026Date confirmed
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Cairo, Egypt
December 11, 2026 to December 12, 2026Date confirmed
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San Miguel de Cozumel, Mexico
December 13, 2026Date confirmed
Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLes Mathes, France
January 10, 2027Date confirmed
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Sabaudia, Italy
February 7, 2027Date confirmed
Dates & Schedule
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Deauville International Marathon | Deauville, Normandy, FR | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km900 m |
| Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026 | Marrakech-Agafay Trail | Marrakesh, Marrakech-Safi, MA | Mountain BikingTrail Running | 83 km60 km42 km31 km |
| Nov 27, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026 | 3 Days Trail Ibiza-Ultra | Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Balearic Islands, ES | Trail RunningRoad Running | 93.5 km73.5 km62 km42 km |
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026 | Hyères Running Days | Hyères, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Road RunningTrail Running | 15 km10 km9 km7 km |
| Dec 11, 2026 - Dec 12, 2026 | Pyramids Half Marathon - Marakez | Cairo, Cairo, EG | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Dec 13, 2026 | Maya Wildmarathon of Mexico | San Miguel de Cozumel, Quintana Roo, MX | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2027 | Trail Les Mathes - La Palmyre | Les Mathes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 50 km25 km11 km10 km |
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2027 | Marathon Maga Circe | Sabaudia, Lazio, IT | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 42.2 km29 km10.6 km2.5 km |
| Feb 21, 2027 | Dune Desert Marathon of Morocco | Merzouga, Drâa-Tafilalet, MA | Trail Running | 42 km21 km10 km |
| Feb 27, 2027 - Feb 28, 2027 | Trail of the Coast of Light | Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, Pays de la Loire, FR | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 28 km24 km16 km12 km |
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2027 - Mar 21, 2027 | Marathon du Mont Saint-Michel et sa baie | Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy, FR | Trail RunningRoad Running | 90 km45 km42.2 km21.1 km |
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2027 - Apr 16, 2027 | Trail Acacia M'ssici | M'Ssici, Drâa-Tafilalet, MA | Trail Running | 110 km10 km21 km |
Overview & Route Character
Strength-testing courses across sandy beaches, dune ridges, and tidal flats. In the RunningCompass calendar, the Beach & Sand theme currently spans 67 public events and 396 individual competitions, including 36 confirmed editions for 2026-2027. Beach runs, dune trails, and desert stages combine firm waterline sand with soft dune crossings. Primary disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Walking & Hiking with race distances from 0.8 km to 110 km.
Yielding sand increases energy cost per stride and rewards close-fitting shoes or sand gaiters. Across the catalog, the most demanding courses in this category feature up to +2,860 m of climbing. Leading host destinations include Deauville, Marrakesh, Sant Josep de sa Talaia, and Hyères. Notable events in this category include Deauville International Marathon, Marrakech-Agafay Trail, and 3 Days Trail Ibiza-Ultra. Every event page includes an interactive course map, elevation telemetry, GPX track downloads, and direct filters for date, distance, and destination.
Strength-testing courses across sandy beaches, dune ridges, and tidal flats. RunningCompass currently lists 67 events with 396 individual competitions under the Beach & Sand theme. A total of 36 events have confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season, alongside additional races with full course profiles for season planning.
Beach runs, dune trails, and desert stages combine firm waterline sand with soft dune crossings. The 396 listed competitions span distances from 0.8 km to 110 km, led by Trail Running, Road Running, and Walking & Hiking. You can narrow the calendar by 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, or ultra distance brackets using the search filters.
Yielding sand increases energy cost per stride and rewards close-fitting shoes or sand gaiters. Races in this theme reach up to +2,860 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 Deauville, Marrakesh, Sant Josep de sa Talaia, and Hyères. Notable events in this category include Deauville International Marathon, Marrakech-Agafay Trail, and 3 Days Trail Ibiza-Ultra. Using the monthly calendar groups on this page or the linked interactive map explorer, you can filter all 67 events by country, region, month, and distance.
