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Urban Trail de Perpignan
Perpignan, France
November 14, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
24 km14 km9 km1.5 km+1
Urban TrailKids & Youth Races+2
Running Theme (City, Architecture & Culture)
Urban Trail Race Calendar & Dates 2026-2027
Urban discovery runs climbing city stairways, alleys, ramparts, parks, and public landmarks. Browse 210 events (36 confirmed dates) and 788 races from 0.7 km to 42.2 km.
Events21036 confirmed dates
Competitions788Races & courses
Distances0.7 - 42.2 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,040 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Antibes Urban Trail
Antibes, France
November 22, 2026Date confirmed
12.5 km
City RunUrban Trail+3
Photo: Daniel Simpson · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningRoad Running
Corrida du Laudon
Saint-Jorioz, France
December 5, 2026Date confirmed
10 km5 km1 km700 m
City RunUrban Trail+3
Photo: iMahesh · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFast HikingFFRandonnée
Fast hiking The 1,000 Steps of Sète
Sète, France
December 13, 2026Date confirmed
14 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+2
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Urban Trail Montpellier
Montpellier, France
January 9, 2027Date confirmed
12 km6 km
Kids & Youth RacesNight Run+6
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Urban Trail of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, France
January 23, 2027Date confirmed
20 km10 km5 km
Night RunCity Run+4
Photo: Fabrizio Lunardi · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningTrail Running
White Marble Marathon
Marina di Carrara, Italy
February 13, 2027 to February 14, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km32 km21.1 km14 km+2
City RunUrban Trail+2
Photo: Coconino National Forest · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWalking & HikingTrail Running
Monaco Run Gramaglia
Monaco, Monaco
February 13, 2027 to February 14, 2027Date confirmed
37 km17 km10 km5 km+1
Charity RunCity Run+10
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Urban Trail de Perpignan | Perpignan, Occitanie, FR | Trail Running | 24 km14 km9 km1.5 km |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Antibes Urban Trail | Antibes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 12.5 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2026 | Corrida du Laudon | Saint-Jorioz, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningRoad Running | 10 km5 km1 km700 m |
| Dec 13, 2026 | Fast hiking The 1,000 Steps of Sète | Sète, Occitanie, FR | Fast Hiking | 14 km |
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2027 | Urban Trail Montpellier | Montpellier, Occitanie, FR | Trail Running | 12 km6 km |
| Jan 23, 2027 | Urban Trail of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon | Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, Occitanie, FR | Trail Running | 20 km10 km5 km |
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2027 - Feb 14, 2027 | White Marble Marathon | Marina di Carrara, Tuscany, IT | Road RunningTrail Running | 42.2 km32 km21.1 km14 km |
| Feb 13, 2027 - Feb 14, 2027 | Monaco Run Gramaglia | Monaco, MC | Walking & HikingTrail Running | 37 km17 km10 km5 km |
| Feb 21, 2027 | Nîmes Urban Trail | Nimes, Occitanie, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 42 km24 km16 km10 km |
| Feb 27, 2027 | Tempo Urban Trail La Villette | Paris, Île-de-France, FR | Trail Running | 9 km |
| Feb 28, 2027 | Bidassoa Half Marathon |  Irun, Basque Country, ES | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2027 | Urban Trail of Caluire | Caluire-et-Cuire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 32 km24 km16 km8 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Urban discovery runs climbing city stairways, alleys, ramparts, parks, and public landmarks. In the RunningCompass calendar, the Urban Trail theme currently spans 210 public events and 788 individual competitions, including 36 confirmed editions for 2026-2027. Urban trails blend sightseeing with trail-style climbs across 8 to 25 km routes in the heart of the city. Primary disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Walking & Hiking with race distances from 0.7 km to 42.2 km.
Hundreds of stair steps, sharp turns, and mixed pavement and park paths challenge ankle agility and cadence. Across the catalog, the most demanding courses in this category feature up to +2,040 m of climbing. Leading host destinations include Perpignan, Antibes, Saint-Jorioz, and Sète. Notable events in this category include Urban Trail de Perpignan, Antibes Urban Trail, and Corrida du Laudon. 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 Urban Trail events and how many races are listed in the calendar?
Urban discovery runs climbing city stairways, alleys, ramparts, parks, and public landmarks. RunningCompass currently lists 210 events with 788 individual competitions under the Urban Trail 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 Urban Trail races?
Urban trails blend sightseeing with trail-style climbs across 8 to 25 km routes in the heart of the city. The 788 listed competitions span distances from 0.7 km to 42.2 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.
What terrain, elevation profile, and preparation should I expect for Urban Trail?
Hundreds of stair steps, sharp turns, and mixed pavement and park paths challenge ankle agility and cadence. Races in this theme reach up to +2,040 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 Urban Trail events take place and how can I filter by region and date?
Leading host destinations include Perpignan, Antibes, Saint-Jorioz, and Sète. Notable events in this category include Urban Trail de Perpignan, Antibes Urban Trail, and Corrida du Laudon. Using the monthly calendar groups on this page or the linked interactive map explorer, you can filter all 210 events by country, region, month, and distance.