Half Marathon races near Divonne-les-Bains

Trail des Glières - Fillière is a mountain trail weekend held in Thorens-Glières, part of the commune of Fillière in Haute-Savoie. Organized by the Club Nordic des Glières, it takes place in early October and offers adults five distance options: the Furious Bouquetin at 56 km with 3400 m of elevation gain, the Ecureuil Fou at 41 km with 2400 m, the Chamois Rapide at 21 km with 1400 m, the Marmotte Speed at 10 km with 500 m, and a Vertical Kilometer. The longest race begins before dawn, while the shortest adult race starts in the early afternoon, covering a range from ultra-style mountain running to a more accessible trail format. The Vertical Kilometer starts at the Usillon campsite and ascends to a finish above the Landron chalet, covering 1000 m of ascent in a single uphill effort. Approximately 1600 adults and 300 children participate in the event, with children’s races for ages 2 to 15 scheduled for Sunday morning. The adult race names reference Alpine wildlife, including the bouquetin, chamois, marmotte, and squirrel, suiting a race focused on steep local terrain rather than road speed. Sunday also features refreshment stands and activities throughout the day, with parking available at the Complexe Sportif Jean Coulon.

L'Anthychoise is a running and walking event held in mid-March in Anthy-sur-Léman, a village in Haute-Savoie located on the French shore of Lake Geneva. The event combines nature running, trail sections, road running, and brief urban stretches, offering race choices from 900 meters up to 21 kilometers. The primary distances typically feature 7 km, 14 km, and 21 km, though some listings also indicate a 9 km option and an 8 km walk. The course incorporates the lake environment and adjacent paths instead of following a solely road-based circuit. Courant'hys is the organizing body. The event attracts a diverse range of participants: children have dedicated races, walkers are welcome, and the longer distances provide a more challenging objective for regular runners. The tenth edition saw over 650 participants attend, even with rainy conditions, and the shift to a Saturday afternoon timing was considered successful according to local reports.