Les Foulées douarnenistes begins at the Jules Verne hall in Douarnenez, a port town in Finistère on the Brittany coast. It is a winter road race of approximately 10 km, offering both solo and relay participation, and attracts a substantial local field rather than feeling like a small club event.
The route crosses the town and follows the seafront, incorporating Douarnenez’s streets, harbor, and local landmarks. Approximately 1,100 runners participate, and previous runners have described the course as enjoyable yet very challenging. The race is organized by Les Semelles douarnenistes, and its extensive history, including a 40th edition, establishes it as a fixture in the town’s running schedule.