10K races near Florange

The Trail de la Croix des Carmes is a trail running event in Pont-à-Mousson, a town in Meurthe-et-Moselle located about 30 km from Nancy and Metz. Participants can choose from several distances: 10 km, 15 km, 32 km, a night race, and a challenge format for those seeking multiple efforts. The courses follow local trails near Pont-à-Mousson, with organizers highlighting the area’s historic paths as integral to the race’s character. It is designed as a sporting yet welcoming weekend, accommodating runners of all levels, from short-distance participants to longer-distance trail runners, night-race entrants, and those completing the challenge format.

The Trail du Fort de Guentrange is a trail-running event held at Salle du Val Marie in Thionville. The routes encircle the Fort de Guentrange, a military installation from the late 19th century situated above the town. Typically, the event offers a shorter, hilly course of approximately 10 km with about 300 m of elevation gain, and a longer course of 22 to 23 km featuring around 800 m of climbing. A 10 km walk is also sometimes available, making the day accessible to those not solely focused on experienced trail running. The course crosses forest paths, inclines, and the terrain surrounding the historic fort, emphasizing climbing and varied ground over flat-road speed. The Trail du Fort de Guentrange association, supported by volunteers, local community backing, and sponsors, organizes the race. The event also draws attention to Le Rire Médecin, an organization assisting hospitalized children, and Help4Mada, which aids vulnerable populations in Madagascar. Participants can generally register online or at the venue shortly before the event. Registered runners typically receive a beverage and a pizza slice. The day's activities may also include music, food vendors, and guided tours of the fort.

The Trail de la Croix des Carmes is a trail running series held in Pont-à-Mousson, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Grand Est, located between Nancy and Metz. Typically held in early October, it features several forest races: a 10 km Mini TCC with 250 m elevation gain, a 15 km Blue Orange Trail with 400 m elevation gain, and a 30 km route with approximately 1000 m elevation gain. A night race, TCC by night, is also available, along with a challenge format combining two distances for a longer weekend. The courses traverse Bois le Prêtre and adjacent forests near Pont-à-Mousson, Villers-sous-Prény, Vilcey-sur-Trey, Fey-en-Haie, Montauville, and Norroy-les-Pont-à-Mousson. All three primary routes incorporate old trenches, directly connecting the race to the historic trails of Meurthe-et-Moselle. An aid station is situated at the Croix des Carmes monument, the event's namesake landmark, with another located at the Monument aux Allemands. The series, now in its several editions, is organized by volunteers and maintains a relaxed atmosphere in the finish area, where participants and their companions gather for food and drink.

Marathon Metz Mirabelle is a 42.195 km road race held in Metz, Moselle, France, typically in October. Also known as the Euro Marathon Metz, the event includes more than the solo marathon, offering Duo and Quatuor relay formats, a 10 km Haganis race, and children's races. The course features moderate rolling terrain, not a flat profile, with approximately 155 m of elevation gain and 157 m of loss over the marathon distance. Both amateurs and professionals compete, with recent participation numbering in the several thousands. This modern race succeeded the Marathon de Lorraine, which was also based in Metz until its discontinuation in the 1990s, thus continuing a local marathon tradition.

Entre chien et loup is a 10 km semi-nocturnal race held in Val de Briey, located in France's Grand Est region. It begins at 6:30 PM from Stade Auguste Clément. Participants require a headlamp, and the event is limited to 250 runners, positioning it as a small evening race. The course is hilly, crossing Briey's old town, passing the Cité Radieuse, and running alongside the Sangsue water body before concluding back at the stadium. A notable feature is a tunnel approximately 700 metres long, integrating lighting into the race. Briey Marathon organizes the event, with bib pickup available on race day at Salle Merkel.

The 10 km d'Halloween is a 10 km run and Nordic walk in Fameck, Moselle, France, emphasizing Halloween costumes alongside the race. The Nordic walk begins in the morning, followed by the free family and USEP race, and then the main 10 km event. This is an affordable local event, with different fees for FFA licensed and non-licensed runners, and an additional charge for same-day registration. The start is located in front of the E.Leclerc buildings in Fameck, with the finish line at the Cité des Sports on Avenue François Mitterrand. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes, with prizes awarded for the best ones. After the race, participants can enjoy free pumpkin soup, adding a seasonal touch to the finish.

The Fameck Halloween 10 km is a race in Moselle, connecting Fameck with Serémange in France's Grand Est region. Participants begin at 10:00 from the Cité des Sports in Fameck, finishing at the same location. A small bib fee is required for this event, which welcomes runners of all skill levels, not exclusively competitive club athletes. The course follows a straightforward out-and-back path from Fameck towards Serémange. The primary draw is the Halloween atmosphere along the route, where runners in costume create a lively procession. Spectators attend for both the race times and the visual display. A Family Race is also available for children and adults to participate in the costume aspect, and pumpkin soup is served to finishers.

The 10 km Thermapolis is a city road race in Amnéville, Moselle department, France. The start and finish are at Stade André Valentin on Rue Clemenceau. It is a straightforward 10 km race, beginning at 10:00 AM. Registration is managed via gotiming.fr, with a reduced fee for licensed runners compared to non-licensed participants. The course is a single loop through the city, concluding back at the stadium. The Communauté de Communes du Pays Orne Moselle organizes the event, with local athletics support from Amnéville. Parents may leave children at the stadium for an athletics initiation while they participate, adding a practical family aspect. The race can be fast: past male winners have finished in approximately 31 minutes, and past female winners in around 34.5 minutes, with awards for the top three boys and girls overall.

The 10 km Thermapolis is a road race in Amnéville, Moselle, France. Both the start and finish are located inside Stade André Valentin on Rue Clemenceau. The race begins at 10:00 AM. Organized by Athlétic Club Amnéville, registration is managed via gotiming.fr. The entry fee is €10 for licensed runners and €12 for non-licensed runners. The stadium setting makes this a practical race for families. Children can participate in an athletics introduction on-site while parents run. The leading runners can achieve fast times; past results show a men's win in 30:50 (over 19.4 km/h), with the next two finishers within 32 seconds. The women's race was won in 34:26, with second place nine seconds behind. Prizes are awarded to the top three boys and girls in the SCRA classification, introducing a youth race alongside the main 10 km event.

La Marlienne is a 10 km road race in Marly, a town in the Moselle department within the Metz agglomeration, not Marly-Gomont. It takes place on a Sunday, with children’s races beginning before the adult 10 km, and the main race scheduled for a mid-morning start. The structure is straightforward: one adult distance on local roads, alongside shorter races for school-age children, including a 400 m event for kindergarteners. The adult course winds through Marly’s streets and has a stated maximum elevation gain of 50 m, suggesting it is an accessible local road race rather than a demanding hill challenge. The race is open to participants from the cadet category up to veteran runners, and families are included in the day’s events through the children’s program. Tennis Club de Marly is the organizer, and its charitable purpose is key: all profits benefit ELA, the association supporting the fight against leukodystrophies. The race has been held for eight editions.

The Int. Martinslauf is an annual community road race in Losheim am See, with the village center and the Losheim reservoir serving as the event setting. It features 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km races, suitable for children, newer runners, and those seeking a standard 10K effort. The routes encircle the reservoir, closely connecting the course to one of the town’s primary outdoor locations. Up to 1,500 runners participate, with registration open until shortly before the start. TV 1929 Losheim e.V. organizes the race as a regular fixture in Saarland running.

La Marlienne takes place in November in Marly, a commune in Moselle near Metz in France’s Grand Est region. The adult race is straightforward: a single 10 km event, primarily on roads, with a flat course. It follows a loop beginning in the town center and encircling Marly. The same event includes children’s races under the name La Marlienne Kids, offering short distances for school-aged participants: 400 m for kindergarteners, 800 to 1000 m for elementary and middle school pupils up to 6th grade, and 2000 m for secondary school students. The race has been held since 2016. Previous results are archived, and all proceeds support ELA, an organization funding research into leukodystrophies. Online registration is managed via GoTiming, with a reduced fee for pre-registration compared to race-day entry.