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THP Winter
Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues, France
November 21, 2026 to November 22, 2026Date confirmed
100 km70 km45 km29 km+5
High AltitudeForest+8
Running Theme (Nature, Mountains & Coast)
Snow Trail Race Calendar & Dates 2026-2027
Dedicated winter trail races run entirely on snow-covered woodland and mountain trails. Browse 46 events (36 confirmed dates) and 173 races from 0.5 km to 100 km.
Events4636 confirmed dates
Competitions173Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 100 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+5,300 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Leki Ještěd Winter SkyRace
Liberec, Czechia
December 5, 2026Date confirmed
22 km12 km6 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+1
Photo: Christoph Strässler · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Perły Małopolski
Rabka-Zdrój, Poland
December 13, 2026Date confirmed
20 km14 km7.5 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+2
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Spartan Morzine Winter Trail
Morzine, France
December 13, 2026Date confirmed
21 km10 km
High AltitudeForest+4
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Antarctic Ice Marathon
Südpol, Antarctica
December 13, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+2
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Gdynia Ultra Way - Winter Race
Gdynia, Poland
January 16, 2027Date confirmed
100 km74 km54 km27 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+3
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Les lumières de la Muzelle
Les Deux Alpes, France
January 16, 2027Date confirmed
42 km21 km16 km11 km
SnowNight Run+3
Photo: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Wintermarathon Leipzig
Leipzig, Germany
January 16, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km
Nature & Off-RoadRelay+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026 | THP Winter | Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail RunningOther Disciplines | 100 km70 km45 km29 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2026 | Leki Ještěd Winter SkyRace | Liberec, Liberec Region, CZ | Trail Running | 22 km12 km6 km |
| Dec 13, 2026 | Perły Małopolski | Rabka-Zdrój, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, PL | Trail Running | 20 km14 km7.5 km |
| Dec 13, 2026 | Spartan Morzine Winter Trail | Morzine, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 21 km10 km |
| Dec 13, 2026 | Antarctic Ice Marathon | Südpol, AQ | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2027 | Gdynia Ultra Way - Winter Race | Gdynia, Pomerania Voivodeship, PL | Trail Running | 100 km74 km54 km27 km |
| Jan 16, 2027 | Les lumières de la Muzelle | Les Deux Alpes, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 42 km21 km16 km11 km |
| Jan 16, 2027 | Wintermarathon Leipzig | Leipzig, Saxony, DE | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
| Jan 31, 2027 | Trans’Blanche | Selonnet, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 25 km16 km |
| Jan 31, 2027 | La Dragonale Givrée | Praz-sur-Arly, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 12 km |
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2027 | Alpe Adria Winter Trail |  Malga Saisera, Friuli Venezia Giulia, IT | Trail Running | 25 km18 km10 km8 km |
| Feb 13, 2027 - Feb 14, 2027 | Turbacz Winter Trail | Neu Markt, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, PL | Trail Running | 48 km22 km12 km6.3 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Dedicated winter trail races run entirely on snow-covered woodland and mountain trails. In the RunningCompass calendar, the Snow Trail theme currently spans 46 public events and 173 individual competitions, including 36 confirmed editions for 2026-2027. White trail events run on compacted snow tracks through alpine valleys and winter forests. Primary disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Other Disciplines with race distances from 0.5 km to 100 km.
Soft powder and frozen ruts reward a shorter stride, waterproof gaiters, and aggressive winter lugs. Across the catalog, the most demanding courses in this category feature up to +5,300 m of climbing. Leading host destinations include Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues, Liberec, Rabka-Zdrój, and Morzine. Notable events in this category include THP Winter, Leki Ještěd Winter SkyRace, and Perły Małopolski. 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 Snow Trail events and how many races are listed in the calendar?
Dedicated winter trail races run entirely on snow-covered woodland and mountain trails. RunningCompass currently lists 46 events with 173 individual competitions under the Snow 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 Snow Trail races?
White trail events run on compacted snow tracks through alpine valleys and winter forests. The 173 listed competitions span distances from 0.5 km to 100 km, led by Trail Running, Road Running, and Other Disciplines. 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 Snow Trail?
Soft powder and frozen ruts reward a shorter stride, waterproof gaiters, and aggressive winter lugs. Races in this theme reach up to +5,300 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 Snow Trail events take place and how can I filter by region and date?
Leading host destinations include Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues, Liberec, Rabka-Zdrój, and Morzine. Notable events in this category include THP Winter, Leki Ještěd Winter SkyRace, and Perły Małopolski. Using the monthly calendar groups on this page or the linked interactive map explorer, you can filter all 46 events by country, region, month, and distance.