Les courses 2026

Runners start at the vulture amphitheater before the Course Nature du Bioparc leads them through an animal park in Doué-la-Fontaine, Maine-et-Loire. This November nature-running event features adult races of approximately 10 km, 15 km, and 23 km, alongside shorter children’s races for ages 6 to 14. The event draws a significant field for a local trail race, with over 2,800 participants in the most recent edition according to the organizer. The adult course includes over 1 km within the Bioparc, passing the European aviary, tunnels, okapi sanctuary, giraffe camp, and rhinoceros valley before proceeding into the surrounding countryside and Doué vineyards. The finish line is located in the Bioparc parking lot. Children compete in 700 m, 1,200 m, or 1,700 m races, commencing opposite the giraffes. Each registration contributes to conservation efforts, as the organizer donates per bib to aid in the protection of a threatened animal species, with a greater contribution from adult races compared to children's events.