La Foetadenn - Saint-Brieuc 2026

La Foetadenn is a trail-running and walking event held in the Robien area of Saint-Brieuc, Brittany. The start and finish are located in Robien village, near the Octave Brilleaud parking lot. Participants can select from 7, 13, or 22 km trail races, or choose from several hiking routes of 5, 10, 11, 13, and 18 km. This event, in its early editions, attracted over 600 participants and has a cap of 1,400 for the upcoming one. It is organized by the support committee for the Diwan school of Saint-Brieuc, with proceeds benefiting the local Breton-language school. The routes explore the Saint-Brieuc area, featuring sections along the Gouedic valley and the port of Legue. Runners will encounter coastal air, technical paths, stairs, roots, rocks, and harbor views. The 7 km course is designed for accessibility, mostly rolling with stairs before the finish. The 13 km includes single track, wooden steps, Villa Rohannec'h, and a technical finish. The 22 km course is for experienced runners, with 750 m of elevation gain, a section through Bois Boissel, and a steep climb in Plerin before returning via the port. The hikes extend from Robien to areas like the Gouedic valley, Villa Rohannec'h park, Plerin, Langueux, and the Gouet reservoir, utilizing shuttles for some point-to-point routes.