Half Marathon races near Florange

Lady Trail Arlon begins and ends at Au Village 3 in Arlon, located in the Ardennes region of Belgian Luxembourg. This trail-running event offers three distances: 8 km, 15 km, and 21 km, with a limit of 200 participants per distance. The 8 km route has an elevation gain of 110 meters, the 15 km route 245 meters, and the 21 km route 355 meters, meaning even the shortest option involves climbing. The race welcomes participants of all ages. Registration can be completed online before race day, with on-site registration available if spots remain. All finishers receive a drink. Amenities include showers, a small refreshment stand, and childcare, contributing to a practical, community-focused atmosphere rather than a large-scale urban event.

The Marcel Kiefer Course is a small race series in Hussigny-Godbrange, a French town in Meurthe-et-Moselle within the Grand Est region. It takes place in early November and offers participants three options: a 6 km nature trail, a 13 km nature trail, and a 21 km road half marathon. The short trail is designed for beginners or those seeking a brief off-road challenge. The 13 km route is more demanding, utilizing local paths surrounding the town. The half marathon is contested on roads and is suitable for runners aiming for a quick time or competing against a strong field. A recent running attracted close to 500 participants across the three distances, with distinct winners for the 6 km, 13 km, and 21 km events.

Les Foulées Gorcéennes contre le Cancer begins at the Bernard-Labbé complex in Gorcy, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France, with departures starting at 09:00. The Club athlétique de Gorcy organizes this November race day, offering runners and walkers multiple options: road races of 21 km, 14.1 km, and 7.7 km, along with walking routes of 14.1 km and 7.7 km. The event focuses on fundraising alongside the competition. One edition saw nearly 800 participants, setting records across all distances, with all proceeds directed to the League Against Cancer to support the pediatric department at the Nancy hospital center. A 1000 m children’s race is also part of the day, alongside the timed longer races, shorter runs, and non-competitive walks.

SMIVO, the Semi-Marathon intercommunal de la Vallée de l'Orne, is a 21 km trail race in Moselle, Grand Est, France, running between Metz and Longwy. Held around March, it covers the half-marathon distance, but its terrain and setting define it as a valley trail rather than a flat road race. The course connects towns in the Orne Valley, blending natural paths with urban segments. Recent starts have been in locations like Rombas and Clouange. As an established event in the local running calendar, its intercommunal nature is key to its identity: it focuses on crossing multiple communities instead of looping a single city center.

The Semi-Marathon de Thionville is a road-race event in Thionville, in Moselle, Grand Est, close to the France-Luxembourg-Germany border area often called the pays des trois frontières. The main race covers the standard half-marathon distance of 21.0975 km, and the programme also includes a 10 km race. The half marathon starts in the morning from Boulevard Foch, with a separate handisport start just before the main field and the 10 km following later. Both races carry regional labels and can qualify runners for the French Championships. The route runs through the city streets and along the banks of the Moselle, so it is a town race with river sections rather than a countryside loop. The semi-marathon dates back to 1996, giving it a longer history than many local road events in the region. It draws competitive runners chasing qualifying standards, club runners from Moselle and nearby border areas, handisport athletes, and people choosing the 10 km as the shorter option. The event leans into local wordplay with the slogan “C’est Thion tour !”, and official timing is handled by Chronocompétition.