La Rochelle · France
Half Marathon races near La Rochelle
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Upcoming Half Marathon races near La Rochelle
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Run · road · Half Marathon
Les foulées pexinoises - Niort
Niort · 56 km away
SEP 5
6SEP
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Trail de Fontsèche - Rouffiac
Rouffiac · 73 km away
15SEP
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Trail de l'Antimoine
Rochetrejoux · 71 km away
20SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
La Run'ature
Cherveux · 68 km away
20SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
La run'ature - Saint-Christophe-Sur-ROc
Saint-Christophe-Sur-ROc · 69 km away
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Semi-Marathon Esprit d'Angély
Saint-Jean-d'Angély · 54 km away
La Rochelle · 80 km
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Recurring Half Marathon races near La Rochelle
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Trail des bois de Louzac - Louzac-Saint-André
Semi-Marathon de la Coulée Verte
The Semi-Marathon de la Coulée Verte is an October road race in Niort, the main city of France’s Deux-Sèvres department. The headline distance is the half marathon, but the day also includes an 8 km race, an 8 km handisport race, and children’s and junior races, functioning as a city running festival rather than a single-distance event. More than 5,000 runners participate each year, with over 10,000 spectators along the route.
The name originates from the Coulée Verte, a green path following the Sèvre Niortaise river through Niort. The races utilize city streets, pass through the Jardin des Plantes, and conclude at the Jardins de la Brèche, a central public garden. Orchestras provide music on race day, and the event’s slogan, “En vert et pour tous !”, reflects its diverse field of half-marathon runners, shorter-distance entrants, handisport athletes, and younger racers. It is also commonly known as the Semi-Marathon de Niort, and it has been held for over thirty years.
Trail angérien - Mazeray
Trail Angérien - Mazeray is a trail race in Mazeray, Charente-Maritime, run on an October afternoon. Runners choose between 11 km and 20 km courses, and both races start at 3:30 PM.
The listing gives no detailed course map or terrain notes, so the practical facts are simple: a shorter trail option at €11 and a longer one at €20, with the same price for licensed and non-licensed runners. Frédéric Chauvet organizes the race, and the event is linked through the Athletic Club Angérien website.
Trail des potiers - La Chapelle-des-Pots
Trail des Potiers is a small forest trail race based in La Chapelle-des-Pots, a commune in Charente-Maritime in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. It offers two nature runs: a 21 km route with roughly 200 to 220 meters of climbing, and a 10 km route with about 100 meters of climbing. The race sits in the January trail calendar, with separate morning starts for the longer and shorter distances.
The courses run through woods and undergrowth around the village, so the ground is more about paths, bumps, and dirt than road speed. La Chapelle-des-Pots has a long pottery-making past, and the race leans into that identity, even using the line that runners will be “shaped by the bumps and molded by the trails.” It draws a modest field rather than a huge crowd, with several hundred participants, and suits runners who want a low-key winter run in the forest.
La sapurienne - Saivres
Explor'run port d'envaux / crazannes - Port-d'Envaux
Explor'Run Port d'Envaux | Crazannes is a small trail-running event in Charente-Maritime, based around Port-d'Envaux and Crazannes. It is held in early March and offers two main trail distances: a 21 km trail with 200 m of climbing and an 11 km discovery trail with 70 m of climbing.
The longer race starts first in the morning, followed shortly by the 11 km, so the adult field is split between runners wanting a half-marathon-length trail and those choosing a shorter off-road route. The event also includes two children's trail races, 1.2 km and 700 m, both low-cost entries aimed at making the morning open to families as well as adult runners.
Course d'enfert - Saint-Maixent-l'École
Course d'Enfert is a trail race in Saint-Maixent-l'École, in the Deux-Sèvres region of western France. Participants can select between 9 km and 21 km, accommodating both shorter-distance trail runners and those seeking a more demanding, longer run. The event is limited to 500 participants and often fills rapidly, with many runners originating from Deux-Sèvres and adjacent departments.
The 9 km route combines technical terrain with quicker, more runnable segments. The 21 km course requires more strategic pacing; Rémi Couvet, a runner from Pamproux and a regular on this route, identifies the ascent toward Val Denfert as a key point where the race can diverge, advising participants to conserve energy for the final section. Audrey Ribeyrol and Morgane Clerc have previously won the women's races over the short and long distances, respectively.
Les foulées du lions - Niort
Les Foulées du Lions is a road running event held in Niort, located in the Deux-Sèvres department of western France. It is scheduled for April, featuring a 21 km semi-marathon that begins at 09:00, followed by two 10 km races commencing at 09:30.
Participants can select the 21 km race, a solo 10 km run, or a 10 km relay. This structure accommodates both half-marathon competitors and individuals seeking a shorter distance or a team challenge. The organizing body is Les Foulées du Lions, and the event's program concentrates exclusively on running, without incorporating trail running, walking, or cycling.
Les Foulées Du Donjon - Aulnay
Les Foulées du Donjon is a road race in Aulnay-de-Saintonge, Charente-Maritime. Both the start and finish lines are located on Place Charles de Gaulle, facing the Donjon. Runners can choose between 5 km, 10 km, and 21 km distances. Walkers have a 10 km option, and children can participate in a 1 km race.
The 21 km course has approximately 70 metres of elevation gain, while the 5 km course is flatter with about 10 metres of gain. Association Jeunesse Aulnay Futsal organizes the event. Bibs can be picked up at the Salle des Fêtes d'Aulnay, and all participants will receive a reward upon finishing.
Ekiden Chatelaillon - Plage
Ekiden Chatelaillon - Plage is a road relay held in mid-April along the Atlantic coast in Charente-Maritime, France. It starts at Place Jean Moulin in Châtelaillon-Plage and is connected to La Rochelle. The primary event is an Ekiden marathon, where six runners cover 42.195 km through legs of 5 km, 10 km, 5 km, 10 km, 5 km, and 7.195 km. A Half-Ekiden of 20 km for teams of three is also offered, alongside a corporate challenge for businesses, public bodies, and business clubs.
The marathon course is a single, flat loop with minimal elevation gain (around 2 m), emphasizing pacing, handovers, and team coordination over climbing. The route includes seaside sections and passes through the town, offering both coastal and urban running. Organized by Marathon de La Rochelle Serge Vigot, the event holds an FFA label, allows teams to qualify for French championships, and supports the Nouvelle-Aquitaine regional championship. The main relays are preceded by children's races and a family relay, extending the event's scope beyond the six-runner marathon.
Semi Marathon d'Airbus Atlantic
The Semi Marathon d'Airbus Atlantic is a spring road race held in Rochefort, Charente-Maritime, on France’s Atlantic coast. The main event is a half marathon, accompanied by a 10 km race and youth races, offering multiple starts for participants of all ages.
The course is largely flat and accessible, combining urban streets in Rochefort with more open paths, including segments near the Charente river. Participants include Airbus Atlantic employees, residents, and visiting runners. The event also benefits a charitable cause, connecting it to the company, the town, and the local running scene beyond just the competition.
Cap la Tranche sur Mer
Cap la Tranche sur Mer is a running event held in La Tranche-sur-Mer, located on France’s Atlantic coast. The start and finish lines are at Place de la Liberté. A half marathon begins in the morning, followed by a popular 7.8 km race. CAP La Tranche, a local association that organizes sports events in the town, manages the event.
The half marathon consists of two 21 km loops, while the 7.8 km race is a single loop. The courses traverse marshland, roads lined with pine trees, and seaside paths, offering participants a blend of coastal and inland scenery instead of a standard town-road circuit. The event is intended for regular runners, casual participants, and local spectators. Both the half marathon and the shorter race signify the start of the organizing association's activities.
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About Half Marathon races in La Rochelle
La Rochelle Training Notes
La Rochelle hosts 19 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals run early because La Rochelle feels best before the walkers fill the seafront. The Les Minimes loop gives you 7 km with boats moving in and out of the bay. The Minimes - Aytré route stretches to 9 km when you want steady Z2 by the ocean. The Rompsay Canal route runs 15 km from Rompsay Bridge to Dompierre-sur-Mer. Parc Franck Delmas has 5 km loops, and Bois des Coureilles gives 5 to 12 km when you want dirtier legs. RUN ACCUEIL LA ROCHELLE handles weekday sessions and Sunday runs. Marathon de la Rochelle Serge Vigot anchors the year, with Urban Trail la Rochelle, Run des pertuis - La Rochelle, and La Sarabande des filles de La Rochelle close behind.
Locals ride because La Rochelle is bike heaven, especially when you arrive sans vélo and grab a Yélo. Yélo puts over 350 bikes onto a 150 km cyclable network, so base miles start right in town. La Vélodyssée takes you 50 km from La Rochelle to Rochefort in about 3 hours and 20 minutes. The route keeps things honest with 10 m of ascents, 11 m of descents, and a high point of 20 m. The climbs are basically not the story here. Cyclo Rochelais, created in 1931, runs road and gravel outings from Parking Lycée professionnel Rompsay. La Graveloise gives the gravel crowd an anchor event.
Spring and autumn are the sweet spot, with mild weather and high insolation for both intervals and long Z2. Summers are warm, dry, and sunny, so locals start early, then let the path get busy with walkers while the beaches at La Rochelle, Aytré, and Châtelaillon-Plage fill up. Winter stays mild and wet, so you can keep running through the Old Harbour, Gabut, Saint-Nicolas, and the canal. Cyclo Rochelais still rides in winter, with Sunday road departures at 9:30 AM in January and December and gravel at 9:00 AM through the colder months.