10K races near Auray

The Trail De La Rivière D'etel - Nostang is a trail running event held in Nostang, Brittany, connected to the ria d’Etel trail series. Over 1,200 participants compete on four courses, including a 6 km option and a 25 km route that passes through the village of Saint-Symphorien, where a refreshment stop is located. Bibs are known to sell out before race day. The local organizer, Chemins d’antan, utilizes approximately 150 volunteers for managing parking, bib collection, cloakrooms, aid stations, and the finish area. The event maintains a strong local character. The mayor traditionally starts the races using a bell. Regional race photographer Philippe Josse captures numerous images, and some participants are familiar with sections of the course from hiking events. At the finish line, volunteers Odile and Guy offer 160 liters of pumpkin and ginger soup, prepared since early morning. The participants include competitive runners, young athletes, hikers, club members, and regular participants in nature sports, with spectators lining the course to offer encouragement.

Foulées réguinoises is a local race day in Réguiny, starting in the afternoon with a family atmosphere. Now in its 35th edition, the event features children’s races in the early afternoon before the main runs commence. The main change this year is the introduction of two nature circuits: a 7 km route and a 14 km route. Runners can choose between a short trail-style outing or a longer one. Each entry includes a charitable contribution, with 1 euro from each registration donated to Des Papillons Pour Louna, an organization supporting a young girl with a rare disease.

The Foulées Muzillacaises is a 10 km road race in Muzillac, a town in the Morbihan department of Brittany, France. The event is listed on Brittany’s running calendar and is built around a straightforward local road-racing format, with the main 10 km joined by races for children and juniors. The race base is the Parc-Cosec complex in Muzillac. Younger runners have their own distances, including 2.3 km, 1.2 km, and 800 m, so the day is not only for adults chasing a 10 km result. The event changed from its old December slot to May for its 30th edition, and the program also added a trail race at the Pen Mur site, giving the series a road-and-trail shape rather than a single-town 10 km only.

Corrida Verte de Rhuys is a mid-December trail race held in Sarzeau, located on the Rhuys peninsula in Morbihan, Brittany. The primary event is 10.6 km, though older references mention a 12 km distance. The race begins in front of the Espace Culturel de l’Hermine and is organized by Athlé Rhuys. The participants are predominantly local, with over 300 runners competing in the last edition. The course commences by crossing Sarzeau’s town center before transitioning from streets to green paths encircling the peninsula. It winds through the parks of Truscat, Kerlevenan, and the Manoir de Kerbot, offering a more secluded, estate-like, and rural character compared to a typical road race. Formerly known as Corrida de Rhuys, the event adopted its current trail-focused name starting with its 33rd edition.

The Foulées Questembertoises is a 10 km road race held in Questembert, a town in Morbihan, Brittany. It takes place entirely within the town center, making it a compact urban race instead of a countryside route. The event also features children’s races, providing local young runners with their own start before the main 10 km event. The field is composed of local and club runners, with CARQ, the Club Athlétic de la Région de Questembert, taking a prominent role. In one recorded race, 276 runners began the 10 km in harsh weather conditions. Sylvain Cheval won in 32:08 during his initial appearance for CARQ, following a sprint finish involving four athletes. François Oillic of L’ESC Océan 44 Saint-Nazaire and Guillaume Chollet of Ploërmel were recorded with the same time as the winner, while Mathieu Rotiel secured fourth place. CARQ also achieved victories in younger age groups, with Jules Vaugrenard winning in Benjamins and Envel Chamallard in Minimes. The race has reached its maximum registration capacity, a first for the event, indicating demand that exceeds the capacity of its town-center course.

Foulées Hivernales de la Laïta is a 10 km road race held in Guidel, located in France’s Morbihan department. The race begins at 10 AM and is organized by Les Joggers de la Laïta, the local running club that established the series. The race offers a straightforward format: a single road distance, a morning start time, and organization by a local club instead of a large festival setup. Interested runners can find details by contacting Erwan Le Nadant, emailing [email protected], or visiting the Les Joggers de la Laïta Facebook page.

10 Km du Bord de Mer is a road race held on a Saturday in late February in Damgan, a seaside town in Morbihan, Brittany. Participants can select either a 5.5 km or 10 km distance, making the event suitable for beginners and those seeking a more challenging run. The race also benefits a charitable cause, adding a purpose to the day beyond the finish time. The course runs alongside the sea, with Damgan’s coastal location offering runners fresh air, expansive views, and a distinct feeling of being on the Breton coast. The event emphasizes a welcoming local atmosphere and a route adaptable to various skill levels, rather than focusing solely on competitive club runners. It also provides an opportunity for visitors to explore Damgan, a former fishing village featuring beaches and characteristic streets near the race route.

The 10 km du bord de mer - Damgan is a seaside road race in Damgan, offering both 5.5 km and 10 km distances. It functions as a solidarity race, not solely a timed event. Anim'sport Damgan and the extra-municipal sports commission organize it, drawing over 550 participants. The race begins in the afternoon, concluding in a lively finish area where awards and gifts are distributed to winners and participants. Gilbert Bouthémy, president of Anim'sport Damgan, assists with the prize ceremony, and volunteers manage crepe and drink stations. Proceeds benefit Faire face ensemble, a charity supporting cancer patients, their families, and cancer research.

Run à l'Orient begins next to the former submarine base at La Base in Lorient, a port city in Morbihan on France's Brittany coast. This early-March road race takes place by the sea, featuring city courses for adults and separate races for children and juniors. The primary distances offered are 5 km, 10 km, and a longer option described as either a half marathon or a 20 km urban trail, catering to both newer runners seeking a short goal and experienced runners wanting a more challenging course. The event is structured with several start waves: children run first, followed closely by the 10 km, 20 km, and 5 km races. The 10 km is a single loop, while the 5 km and 20 km formats offer relay options, making the event suitable for both teams and individual participants. The location is a key attraction: runners begin in Lorient's submarine-base area and follow a coastal city route, distinct from rural trails or stadium circuits. Bib collection is available on-site; organizers encourage participants to pick up their bibs on Saturday to avoid potentially longer waits on Sunday.

Apollo Trail in Bohal, Morbihan, offers adult runners three trail options through woods and local paths: 27 km, 17 km, and 10 km. The longest route includes 500 meters of climbing, the middle distance has 350 meters, and the 10 km still requires 220 meters, meaning even the short race is not flat. The program also features two children’s races, with 1.2 km for ages 7 to 9 and 1.7 km for ages 10 to 12. The Bohal course combines faster runnable sections with more technical parts, providing variety beyond a simple forest loop. A recent edition registered 507 athletes, with Guénaël Oliviero and Vanessa Le Métayer both winning the 27 km on their first attempt at the race. The event has a local-race feel, with winners and front runners coming from Breton clubs such as WeeCars Lorient, Brevel’Trail, Oust Sport Nature, and Cima Pays d’Auray.