5K races near Cusset

At Clermont en Rose, participants must wear pink, signaling the event's purpose before the race begins. This 5 km road race takes place in Clermont-Ferrand, France, during early October, coinciding with breast cancer awareness season. It functions as a charity event, prioritizing solidarity and community running over competition. The inclusion of children's and junior races makes it suitable for families and casual participants alongside seasoned runners. The 5 km course commences and concludes at Place de Jaude, winding through central Clermont-Ferrand. Runners will traverse the gardens of Jardin Lecoq, pass through Place de la Victoire, Place Delille with its fountain, Place Gilbert-Gaillard, and Square Amadeo before heading back to the starting point. All proceeds benefit local associations supporting individuals affected by breast cancer. The event's official village offers workshops, activities, and sports sessions, with over 300 participants attending the previous edition.

The Grand Trail de Clermont-Ferrand - Cournon-d'Auvergne is a series of trail races held in Cournon-d'Auvergne, located in Puy-de-Dome near Clermont-Ferrand. The event features adult trail races ranging from 12 km to 34 km, alongside multiple children's distances, ensuring a full day of running rather than a single featured race. The adult race options are Trail by night le mardoux (12 km with 470 m elevation gain), Trail le gergo (22 km with 900 m elevation gain), and Trail la directissime (34 km with 770 m elevation gain). Additionally, there is the Trail handi gergo, a 13.4 km course with 400 m of ascent. For younger participants, there are shorter trail distances available: 800 m, 1.4 km, 2.5 km, 3.5 km, and 4.6 km.

Clermont en Rose is a family walk and run in Clermont-Ferrand, held in October to raise money for local breast cancer charities. The event is run by a charitable non-profit, and registration fees and donations go to local associations linked to breast cancer. It is large for a community charity event: participation is capped at 10,000, and the organizer reports more than 62,000 participants and more than EUR848,000 donated since 2018. The race side includes timed results for solo women and duo entries, but the day is clearly built for more than fast runners. Companies, schools, large teams, walkers, families, and charity supporters all appear in the event results and challenges, including an enterprise trophy, a school trophy, and awards for big teams. The weekend also has its own rituals: participants get an exclusive shirt designed by Marie Buisson, a charity tombola raises extra money, and the organizers publish photo galleries and a recap video after the event.

The Rand'aubade Trail is a 14 km urban trail race in Cournon-d'Auvergne, organized by Athletisme Club Cournon d'Auvergne. It is not a road race on flat city streets: the route includes about 250 meters of climbing and sends runners up Le Cornonet and toward the top of the old village. The course uses Cournon's streets along with many greenways, allowing runners to move between built-up sections and quieter paths. Aid stations and changing rooms are provided on-site, musical moments are part of the event, and the race has returned across multiple editions.

Marathon des Puys is a city road race held in Clermont-Ferrand, within the Puy-de-Dôme department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The primary event is a 42.195 km marathon, with options for 10 km or 5 km races. Duo and relay formats are also available for the marathon distance. The race utilizes its location in a volcanic region, with finishers calling it simply “a volcanic marathon.” It is part of a French race series focused on helping runners explore local areas and heritage. The appeal lies not just in the distance but in Clermont-Ferrand's setting within the Puys landscape.

At La Courstache in Aubière, near Clermont-Ferrand, the moustache is part of the point: runners can arrive with their own or get one painted at the makeup areas before starting. The event raises money for the fight against male cancers, with 100% of registration fees going to the La Courstache Endowment Fund. It offers FFA-certified timed 5 km and 10 km road races, plus a 5 km walk or free-pace solidarity option for those who want the cause without a race clock. The races use public roads, including sections temporarily closed to traffic, and the event is run with ASPTT Clermont and a large volunteer security team. Recent editions have drawn more than 6,500 participants overall, while the 10 km alone has listed over 2,100 finishers. Families, walkers, club runners, first-timers, and people with reduced mobility all have a place through the 5 km solidarity format. The welcome village adds men’s health and cancer-prevention stands, and the fund has paid for concrete local projects such as virtual reality headsets and resin 3D printers for Centre Jean Perrin, adaptive physical activity equipment, and socio-esthetic support care at Clermont-Ferrand hospital.

La Courstache is a charity run and walk in Aubière, Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The concept is straightforward: wear a mustache and raise funds for the fight against male cancers. It typically takes place in November, featuring timed 5 km and 10 km road races, alongside a 5 km walk or free-pace option for those preferring not to race against time. The event welcomes both runners and walkers, allowing club athletes, casual joggers, families, and supporters to participate. Mustaches are integral to the tradition; men are encouraged to grow one, fake mustaches are provided, and makeup stations assist everyone in joining the theme. ASPTT Athlétisme, a French athletics club, manages the race, offering refreshment stations and changing facilities. The series has seen over 24,500 participants in total, with a recent edition attracting more than 6,500 people and raising over 260,000 euros for men’s health causes.

La montagne verte - Creuzier-le-Vieux is a short trail-running event in Creuzier-le-Vieux, a commune north of Vichy in France’s Allier department. It features two main trail options: a 21.2 km race with 660 m of climbing and a 10.6 km race with 330 m of climbing, with shorter children’s races also offered. The event is categorized as short-trail and discovery-trail, suitable for runners seeking a hilly local race without venturing into ultra-distance. The name refers to the Montagne Verte, the local high ground above Creuzier-le-Vieux, where the commune’s altitude increases from the Allier river valley at about 243 m to around 404 m. The Allier river borders the commune to the west. The race utilizes a setting where the climb is the primary characteristic, unlike a flat road course. UC Creuzier Le Vieux organizes the event. The combination of adult trail races and kids’ distances creates a club-style race day for local runners, families, and individuals trying trail running in a shorter format.

RunéCLER solidaire is a 5 km event in Lempdes, Puy-de-Dôme, central France, held in late November. Participants can choose between a short trail run, Nordic walking, or a city walk. The format is straightforward, with all options covering the same 5 km distance. This solidarity race supports the Téléthon, emphasizing the cause behind the event as much as the activity itself.

La Ronde des Compagnons is a road race held in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule, a town in France's Allier department. The local club Coureurs des Vignes organizes the event. The format includes short races for children: 1 km for ages 5 to 9 and 2 km for ages 10 to 15. Adults can choose between 5 km and 10 km races. The adult races are priced at 10 euros for the 5 km and 12 euros for the 10 km, with online entry managed by Sportips. The race focuses on local club running, not a large-scale event. One past edition featured new routes for both adult distances. The shorter adult course was approximately 5.4 km and described as hilly. Results indicate a diverse field of participants, including club runners, category competitors, and returning racers. Runners earned age-group podium spots in the 5.4 km race, and the 10 km saw finishers around 42 minutes, 48 minutes, and 55 minutes. The event includes separate starts for children, making it suitable as a family race day in addition to a standard road race for adults.

The Corrida Montmaraultoise is a short road race held in Montmarault, a town in the Allier department of central France. The adult race covers 4.8 km, beginning at 4:00 PM from the covered market on Avenue Henri Brun, which also serves as the finish line. The Mairie de Montmarault organizes this event, giving it the feel of a local town race rather than a large commercial one. The event includes races for children, held before the adult distance. These untimed and unranked races feature distances of 800 m for the youngest categories, and 2.2 km for benjamins and minimes. Cadets and older participants compete in the 4.8 km adult race, shaping the event into a community corrida focused on short distances and age-group involvement.

La Course des Rois is a 5 km road race in Chappes, France, run in January as the first race of the local calendar year. It begins at 4:00 PM from the Salle des sports de Chappes, concludes at the same sports hall, and is organized by Limagne Athlète Endurance with the town hall of Chappes. The route remains within the streets of Chappes and is described by the organizers as fast, even with a slightly adjusted course. The field is capped at 700 runners and is open from youth Minime categories through Masters. The name originates from the slice of galette given to each participant, with galette and cider available at the finish line.