Half Marathon races near Fouesnant

Les foulées pluguffanaises is a 21 km trail race in Pluguffan, Finistère, Brittany, scheduled for November with the specific date to be confirmed. This event is a trail race, not a road race, and its distance is similar to a half-marathon but run off-road. The published route is 21 km with over 250 metres of elevation gain, indicating a rolling course rather than a flat, fast one. The listing does not include information on traditions, past winners, or participant numbers, suggesting it is a local Breton trail event offering a single short-trail race in Pluguffan.

The Semi-Marathon du Finistère is a late-winter road race held in Telgruc-sur-Mer, located on Brittany’s Crozon peninsula. The event features a half marathon and a 10K, alongside Nordic walking and shorter children’s races. This setup caters to club runners, casual participants, walkers, and families. The course winds through the town and along the coast, incorporating the cliffs, granite formations, sea air, and the exposed Breton weather. The race was established to honor the rugged beauty of the Finistère coast. Its initial edition quickly gained recognition, with over 4,000 participants anticipated and accounts of particularly challenging conditions during the 10K.

The Dz Urban Trail - Douarnenez is an urban trail event held in Douarnenez. Participants can choose between a 18.5 km run for a longer distance or a 9 km run for a shorter option. An 8 km walk is also available, making the event accessible to more than just runners. The Termaji's are the organizers. In the most recent edition, participation was nearly balanced between walkers and runners, with 372 walkers and 370 runners. The event benefits Vaincre les maladies lysosomales; the organizers committed to donating EUR1 per participant, ultimately rounding up their contribution to EUR1,000 for the association.

The Semi-Marathon Locronan-Plogonnec-Quimper is a road race held in March in Finistère, Brittany, offering two primary distances. The half marathon runs from Locronan through Plogonnec to Quimper, and a 10 km race goes from Le Croëzou to Quimper. These courses are designed for fast running, not arduous climbs; the half marathon has an elevation gain of 89 m and a loss of 239 m, while the 10 km gains 43 m and loses 129 m, featuring a 4 km downhill section. The half marathon is FFA certified, making it the sole certified half marathon in Finistère, allowing participants to qualify for the French championships. The course begins in a village designated as one of France's most beautiful, proceeds through the countryside of Plogonnec and Le Croëzou, and becomes more verdant and forested before concluding in Quimper, the capital of Cornouaille. The finish line is situated on the Odet quays, near Saint-Corentin Cathedral, placing the end of the race in the historic city center rather than a nondescript sports facility. The event attracts runners from all over France, with previous half marathon fields exceeding 2,000 participants and the 10 km drawing over 1,000. Additionally, free youth races for ages 7 to 15 are available, along with entertainment at the start and finish, and post-race crêpes.