Marathon races near Buxerolles

Marathon de Moulière is an autumn trail race held in Montamisé, within France’s Vienne department. The start line is at the Maison de la Forêt in Le Grand Recoin. The race is set within the Moulière forest, an ancient woodland area exceeding 7,000 hectares. It features races ranging from 8 km to a full marathon. The marathon distance can be completed individually or as a duo or trio relay. A 20 km race, an 8 km discovery trail, and two children’s races are also part of the event. The course runs entirely on forest trails, passing chasms and local landmarks like the Fosse aux Loups, the Tombe à l’Enfant, and the Sarcophages. Three running clubs jointly organize the event: les Trotteurs du Pinail, les Galopins Baillargeois, and les Foulées Douces de Montamisé. The concept originated when runners from these clubs met during training near the Grand Soubis chasm and decided to establish a communal long trail event spanning their respective home territories. As a relatively new race with a limited number of bibs, it functions more as a club-organized forest gathering than a large-scale urban marathon.

The Marathon de Moulière begins at the Maison Forestière in the Moulière forest, near Montamisé in Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. This late-autumn trail race offers a full 42 km course and a shorter forest run of approximately 8 km, catering to both marathon-distance trail runners and those seeking a shorter option on the same day. The marathon is open to solo runners, pairs, or relay teams, with recent results indicating three-person teams are also an option. A recent running attracted close to 600 participants: 91 completed the solo marathon, 78 ran the marathon in pairs, 217 in teams of three, and almost 200 took part in the short race. The event utilizes RUNCHRONO timing, and participants have the option to enable live GPS tracking for remote viewing by friends.

Trail de la Rose is a late-autumn trail running event held in Antran, in France's Vienne region, organized by Les Gazelles d'ANTRAN. The race now features four distances: 9.5 km, 18 km, 27 km, and 42 km, with the longest option providing a full marathon-style trail distance. The climbs are significant but not extreme: 160 m of elevation gain on the 9.5 km route, 420 m on the 18 km, and 650 m on both the 27 km and 42 km courses. A walking option is available for the 9.5 km route, with on-site registration. The routes traverse the countryside surrounding Antran, including sections along the Vienne river, through forest tracks, over rolling hills, and on paths and singletrack. The 18 km and 27 km races begin with the same first 6 km as the other courses, an opening section that includes the côte de la Rose, the climb that inspired the event's name. The 18 km route incorporates minimal road, offering a genuine nature trail feel. This event is in its tenth edition and accommodates various participants, from short-trail runners and walkers to those tackling the 42 km course. Strict entry requirements include a PPS health prevention certificate or an athletics license; standard medical certificates are not accepted.

The Semi-Marathon Jean-Paul Cardineau is a city road race held in Châtellerault, located in the Vienne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It takes place in late March and features a 10 km race and a half marathon covering 21.0975 km, with a handisport category available. The event, also known as La Réunion des Points Cardinaux, is a long-standing race in Vienne. The courses are flat, confined to the commune of Châtellerault and its surroundings, and offer runners scenic views. The local description calls it a true running party within the city.

The Marathon Poitiers Futuroscope takes runners from Place du Marechal Leclerc in central Poitiers to Avenue du Futuroscope in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, finishing near the Futuroscope theme park. This spring road marathon covers the standard 42.195 km distance in the Vienne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, with a 5 hour 30 minute time limit. The event also includes a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, relay, virtual race, and a free children's race, catering to a range of participants beyond just marathoners. The course connects Poitiers' historic city center with the Futuroscope technology hub, featuring a mix of urban, natural, and theme-park sections instead of a basic city circuit. Handisport athletes receive a separate start, and participants can check bags at the start for retrieval at the finish. The Marathon Village operates for two days prior to race day at Parc des expositions des Grand Poitiers Hall A, serving as the location for bib collection and interaction with event partners. Registration provides two Futuroscope Park tickets, with additional discounted tickets available, integrating the race weekend closely with the park.