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Trail et marche de la vallée de la sonnette - Beaulieu-sur-Sonnette
Beaulieu-sur-Sonnette · 73 km away
Poitiers · 80 km
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Marathon de Moulière - Montamisé
Marathon de Moulière is an autumn trail race held in Montamisé, within France’s Vienne department. The start line is at the Maison de la Forêt in Le Grand Recoin. The race is set within the Moulière forest, an ancient woodland area exceeding 7,000 hectares. It features races ranging from 8 km to a full marathon. The marathon distance can be completed individually or as a duo or trio relay. A 20 km race, an 8 km discovery trail, and two children’s races are also part of the event.
The course runs entirely on forest trails, passing chasms and local landmarks like the Fosse aux Loups, the Tombe à l’Enfant, and the Sarcophages. Three running clubs jointly organize the event: les Trotteurs du Pinail, les Galopins Baillargeois, and les Foulées Douces de Montamisé. The concept originated when runners from these clubs met during training near the Grand Soubis chasm and decided to establish a communal long trail event spanning their respective home territories. As a relatively new race with a limited number of bibs, it functions more as a club-organized forest gathering than a large-scale urban marathon.
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.
Ekiden 79
Ekiden 79 is a road relay race held in Niort, located in the Deux-Sevres department of western France. Its next edition is scheduled for late October. The race follows the ekiden format, where teams of runners share the total distance, rather than each runner completing the entire course individually. Participants can choose between two options: a 20 km Semi-Ekiden for teams preferring a shorter distance, and a full marathon-distance Ekiden covering 42.195 km.
Both races feature a single-loop course that crosses the center of Niort. The primary appeal lies in the team dynamic: runners divide the distance, transferring the effort sequentially to teammates, while still completing a standard road race distance. While detailed information is limited, the event appears to be a city relay focused on shared pacing, team composition, and the option of a half-distance or full marathon relay.
Marathon de Moulière
The Marathon de Moulière begins at the Maison Forestière in the Moulière forest, near Montamisé in Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. This late-autumn trail race offers a full 42 km course and a shorter forest run of approximately 8 km, catering to both marathon-distance trail runners and those seeking a shorter option on the same day.
The marathon is open to solo runners, pairs, or relay teams, with recent results indicating three-person teams are also an option. A recent running attracted close to 600 participants: 91 completed the solo marathon, 78 ran the marathon in pairs, 217 in teams of three, and almost 200 took part in the short race. The event utilizes RUNCHRONO timing, and participants have the option to enable live GPS tracking for remote viewing by friends.
Trail de la rose - Antran
Trail de la Rose is a late-autumn trail running event held in Antran, in France's Vienne region, organized by Les Gazelles d'ANTRAN. The race now features four distances: 9.5 km, 18 km, 27 km, and 42 km, with the longest option providing a full marathon-style trail distance. The climbs are significant but not extreme: 160 m of elevation gain on the 9.5 km route, 420 m on the 18 km, and 650 m on both the 27 km and 42 km courses. A walking option is available for the 9.5 km route, with on-site registration.
The routes traverse the countryside surrounding Antran, including sections along the Vienne river, through forest tracks, over rolling hills, and on paths and singletrack. The 18 km and 27 km races begin with the same first 6 km as the other courses, an opening section that includes the côte de la Rose, the climb that inspired the event's name. The 18 km route incorporates minimal road, offering a genuine nature trail feel. This event is in its tenth edition and accommodates various participants, from short-trail runners and walkers to those tackling the 42 km course. Strict entry requirements include a PPS health prevention certificate or an athletics license; standard medical certificates are not accepted.
Semi-Marathon Jean-Paul Cardineau
The Semi-Marathon Jean-Paul Cardineau is a city road race held in Châtellerault, located in the Vienne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It takes place in late March and features a 10 km race and a half marathon covering 21.0975 km, with a handisport category available.
The event, also known as La Réunion des Points Cardinaux, is a long-standing race in Vienne. The courses are flat, confined to the commune of Châtellerault and its surroundings, and offer runners scenic views. The local description calls it a true running party within the city.
Marathon de Chinon
The Marathon de Chinon begins and ends on Quai Danton, situated on the left bank of the Vienne river, with the Royal Fortress visible. This spring race, held in Chinon within France's Touraine region, offers three distances: a marathon, a half marathon, and a 10 km. The marathon and half marathon are officially measured and serve as qualifying events; the half marathon holds a Bronze Label, and the 10 km is an official race.
The marathon consists of two 21.1 km circuits, while the half marathon completes one circuit and the 10 km follows a significant portion of the same path. The course is notably flat, with no recorded positive elevation gain for the marathon or half marathon. It winds past vineyards, the medieval town, the Vienne riverbanks, the greenway, and the historic center. The marathon village, located at Espace Rabelais, emphasizes local products and the social aspect of the event. This race is in its early stages, having only reached its fourth edition.
Marathon Poitiers Futuroscope
The Marathon Poitiers Futuroscope takes runners from Place du Marechal Leclerc in central Poitiers to Avenue du Futuroscope in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, finishing near the Futuroscope theme park. This spring road marathon covers the standard 42.195 km distance in the Vienne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, with a 5 hour 30 minute time limit. The event also includes a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, relay, virtual race, and a free children's race, catering to a range of participants beyond just marathoners.
The course connects Poitiers' historic city center with the Futuroscope technology hub, featuring a mix of urban, natural, and theme-park sections instead of a basic city circuit. Handisport athletes receive a separate start, and participants can check bags at the start for retrieval at the finish. The Marathon Village operates for two days prior to race day at Parc des expositions des Grand Poitiers Hall A, serving as the location for bib collection and interaction with event partners. Registration provides two Futuroscope Park tickets, with additional discounted tickets available, integrating the race weekend closely with the park.
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About Marathon races in Poitiers
Poitiers Training Notes
Poitiers hosts 9 Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals keep running simple in Poitiers, with easy laps from the city centre, steady paths near the river Clain and la Boivre, and sharper efforts around Parc de Blossac. Entente Poitiers Athlé 86 is the serious club name here, with over 800 licensed members, over 20 coaches, and groups for running, trail running, Nordic walking, fast hiking, health sport, yoga, baby athletics, and handisport. Urban Trail Poitiers is the city anchor, because Entente Poitiers Athlé 86 organizes it. Marathon Poitiers Futuroscope, Foulées de Poitiers, Ekiden de la Vienne, and Trail des sangliers keep the calendar honest.
Locals ride Poitiers for base miles, not drama. La Scandibérique gives the big line, with more than 57 km from Châtellerault to Lussac-les-Châteaux, passing through Bonnes and Chauvigny. V94 runs through Chauvigny and Poitiers, and V41 crosses Chasseneuil-du-Poitou and Poitiers. The Bishop of Tours' Path adds a 237 km historical route between Poitiers and Tours. Grand Poitiers feels best between valleys, medieval towns, and country lanes. L'Hypogée des Dunes gives the named climb point, while the real work sits in faux plats montants, relances, and quiet little roads.
Spring suits both sports best, because Poitiers stays mild and the anchor events start to bite. April brings Marathon Poitiers Futuroscope, and locals use it as a proper test after winter Z2. Summer keeps enough rainfall through the year, but the season turns drier, so runners take the city centre early and cyclists stretch longer road days toward Chauvigny, Bonnes, and Lussac-les-Châteaux. Winter stays workable because the climate has mild temperature amplitudes. Locals shift toward steady mileage, shorter intervals, trail shoes, cyclocross habits, and fewer ego rides.