Vichy · France
5K races near Vichy
11 races in 2026
next one in 13 days
Running ▾
Race calendar
Upcoming 5K races near Vichy
JUL 3
14JUL
Run · trail · 5K
Trail de la forêt de lespinasse - Vivans
Vivans · 40 km away
19JUL
Run · trail · 5K
Trail des chevreuils félinois - Saint-Marcel-de-Félines
Saint-Marcel-de-Félines · 66 km away
26JUL
Run · road · 5K
Les monts du Haut-Livradois - Saint-Bonnet-le-Bourg
Saint-Bonnet-le-Bourg · 78 km away
AUG 1
30AUG
Run · road · 5K
Foulées saint-pierroises - Saint-Pierre-le-Moûtier
Saint-Pierre-le-Moûtier · 77 km away
SEP 7
6SEP
Run · road · 5K
Dix des Ducs de Bourbon
Montluçon · 68 km away
+6 more 5K racesShow fewer ↓
11SEP
Run · road · 5K
Les étoiles charliendines - Charlieu
Charlieu · 58 km away
18SEP
Run · road · 5K
Courir à Digoin
Digoin · 58 km away
19SEP
Run · road · 5K
Course de la solidarité - Moulins
Moulins · 50 km away
19SEP
Run · road · 5K
Course des volcans - Orcines
Orcines · 50 km away
28SEP
Run · trail · 5K
Verticale de Laprugne
Laprugne · 29 km away
29SEP
Run · road · 5K
La Bourbonnaise pour Elles
Moulins · 50 km away
Vichy · 80 km
11 races mapped
View on map →
Recurring 5K races near Vichy
Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly
Clermont en Rose
At Clermont en Rose, participants must wear pink, signaling the event's purpose before the race begins. This 5 km road race takes place in Clermont-Ferrand, France, during early October, coinciding with breast cancer awareness season. It functions as a charity event, prioritizing solidarity and community running over competition. The inclusion of children's and junior races makes it suitable for families and casual participants alongside seasoned runners.
The 5 km course commences and concludes at Place de Jaude, winding through central Clermont-Ferrand. Runners will traverse the gardens of Jardin Lecoq, pass through Place de la Victoire, Place Delille with its fountain, Place Gilbert-Gaillard, and Square Amadeo before heading back to the starting point. All proceeds benefit local associations supporting individuals affected by breast cancer. The event's official village offers workshops, activities, and sports sessions, with over 300 participants attending the previous edition.
Grand trail de Clermont-Ferrand - Cournon-d'Auvergne
The Grand Trail de Clermont-Ferrand - Cournon-d'Auvergne is a series of trail races held in Cournon-d'Auvergne, located in Puy-de-Dome near Clermont-Ferrand. The event features adult trail races ranging from 12 km to 34 km, alongside multiple children's distances, ensuring a full day of running rather than a single featured race.
The adult race options are Trail by night le mardoux (12 km with 470 m elevation gain), Trail le gergo (22 km with 900 m elevation gain), and Trail la directissime (34 km with 770 m elevation gain). Additionally, there is the Trail handi gergo, a 13.4 km course with 400 m of ascent. For younger participants, there are shorter trail distances available: 800 m, 1.4 km, 2.5 km, 3.5 km, and 4.6 km.
La bourbonnienne - Bourbon-Lancy
La Bourbonnienne is an evening road race in Bourbon-Lancy, organized by the running section of AS FPT. The event is in its 22nd edition and offers two familiar distances: 5 km and 10 km.
The 5 km route follows the lake, then runs through Saint-Prix, Thermal, and Puzenat parks before dropping back toward the factory. The 10 km shares the early route, breaks away in Puzenat park for the heights of Bel-air, then comes back by the Boussy climb, the ramparts, and the old quarter.
Les dix des ducs - Montluçon
Les Dix des Ducs is a road race series in Montluçon, centered on a 10 km event. It begins at 11:10 from Quai Rouget de Lisle on rue Fargin Fayolle and concludes at place Piquand, beneath the Château des Ducs de Bourbon. This main race follows a two-loop course, recognized with an FFA Bronze label, and qualifies participants for the French 10 km Championship. Competitors must be born in 2010 or earlier and present an FFA license or a medical certificate for competitive running.
The course crosses the flatter sections of Montluçon, incorporating the suburbs, the Cher riverbanks, and the area near the ducal castle, avoiding a hilly, scenic route. Pace setters are available for 40, 45, 50, 55, and 60-minute finishes, catering to runners aiming for specific times and local club members. The 10 km race has a 1 hour 30 minute time limit, with the first loop requiring completion within 50 minutes. Montluçon Athlétisme also organizes shorter races of 5 km, 2.5 km, and 1000 m for younger participants, and entry numbers are capped by the organizer to ensure manageable race-day conditions.
Clermont en rose - Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont en Rose is a family walk and run in Clermont-Ferrand, held in October to raise money for local breast cancer charities. The event is run by a charitable non-profit, and registration fees and donations go to local associations linked to breast cancer. It is large for a community charity event: participation is capped at 10,000, and the organizer reports more than 62,000 participants and more than EUR848,000 donated since 2018.
The race side includes timed results for solo women and duo entries, but the day is clearly built for more than fast runners. Companies, schools, large teams, walkers, families, and charity supporters all appear in the event results and challenges, including an enterprise trophy, a school trophy, and awards for big teams. The weekend also has its own rituals: participants get an exclusive shirt designed by Marie Buisson, a charity tombola raises extra money, and the organizers publish photo galleries and a recap video after the event.
Rallye trail la bardoise
La Bardoise is a rallye-trail in Bard, a village in the Loire, organized by MJC Loisirs au Village. Its primary format is a 23 km nature run with timed trail sections and untimed liaison sections covered at a free pace, making it resemble a small adventure event more than a standard trail race.
The routes traverse Bard’s hills and natural paths, offering options from very short courses to a 23.05 km route with 767 m of elevation gain. Participants start and stop each timed section using an electronic finger system, similar to that used in multisport raids and orienteering. The event welcomes novices, experienced runners, competitors, amateurs, families, and nature-running enthusiasts. The morning concludes with a local meal. The race, initially a first edition organized by the village MJC, has since reached at least its tenth edition.
La Bourbonnienne
La Bourbonnienne is a road race series held in Bourbon-Lancy, located in the Saône-et-Loire department of France. Taking place in mid-October, it features a 10 km loop, a 5 km race, events for children and juniors, and a 10 km walk, catering to various participant types.
The 10 km event is the primary attraction and the most attended distance. The race is described as both an urban and a night race, distinguishing it from typical rural road events. The prior edition saw over 100 participants, indicating its status as a modest local gathering rather than a large-scale competition.
Rand'aubade trail - Cournon-d'Auvergne
The Rand'aubade Trail is a 14 km urban trail race in Cournon-d'Auvergne, organized by Athletisme Club Cournon d'Auvergne. It is not a road race on flat city streets: the route includes about 250 meters of climbing and sends runners up Le Cornonet and toward the top of the old village.
The course uses Cournon's streets along with many greenways, allowing runners to move between built-up sections and quieter paths. Aid stations and changing rooms are provided on-site, musical moments are part of the event, and the race has returned across multiple editions.
Marathon des Puys
Marathon des Puys is a city road race held in Clermont-Ferrand, within the Puy-de-Dôme department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The primary event is a 42.195 km marathon, with options for 10 km or 5 km races. Duo and relay formats are also available for the marathon distance.
The race utilizes its location in a volcanic region, with finishers calling it simply “a volcanic marathon.” It is part of a French race series focused on helping runners explore local areas and heritage. The appeal lies not just in the distance but in Clermont-Ferrand's setting within the Puys landscape.
La Courstache Aubière
At La Courstache in Aubière, near Clermont-Ferrand, the moustache is part of the point: runners can arrive with their own or get one painted at the makeup areas before starting. The event raises money for the fight against male cancers, with 100% of registration fees going to the La Courstache Endowment Fund. It offers FFA-certified timed 5 km and 10 km road races, plus a 5 km walk or free-pace solidarity option for those who want the cause without a race clock.
The races use public roads, including sections temporarily closed to traffic, and the event is run with ASPTT Clermont and a large volunteer security team. Recent editions have drawn more than 6,500 participants overall, while the 10 km alone has listed over 2,100 finishers. Families, walkers, club runners, first-timers, and people with reduced mobility all have a place through the 5 km solidarity format. The welcome village adds men’s health and cancer-prevention stands, and the fund has paid for concrete local projects such as virtual reality headsets and resin 3D printers for Centre Jean Perrin, adaptive physical activity equipment, and socio-esthetic support care at Clermont-Ferrand hospital.
La Courstache
La Courstache is a charity run and walk in Aubière, Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The concept is straightforward: wear a mustache and raise funds for the fight against male cancers. It typically takes place in November, featuring timed 5 km and 10 km road races, alongside a 5 km walk or free-pace option for those preferring not to race against time.
The event welcomes both runners and walkers, allowing club athletes, casual joggers, families, and supporters to participate. Mustaches are integral to the tradition; men are encouraged to grow one, fake mustaches are provided, and makeup stations assist everyone in joining the theme. ASPTT Athlétisme, a French athletics club, manages the race, offering refreshment stations and changing facilities. The series has seen over 24,500 participants in total, with a recent edition attracting more than 6,500 people and raising over 260,000 euros for men’s health causes.
Trail du boudin - Boën-sur-Lignon
Looking for something else near Vichy?
Other races in the next 90 days
JUL 168 km away
cycling
La Classique Les Copains
JUL 168 km away
cycling
L'Ultr'Arverne
JUL 358 km away
other
Chalmatrail - Chalmazel
JUL 323 km away
other
Sur Les Routes Du Vignoble - Saint-pourcain-sur-sioule
JUL 469 km away
cycling
Les Copains-Cyfac - 107 km 2026
JUL 463 km away
cycling
Randonnée Des Balcons Foréziens - Sainte-agathe-la-bouteresse
JUL 455 km away
cycling
8h Vélo Charade
JUL 668 km away
other
La foulée des pompiers - Le Cergne
About 5K races in Vichy
Vichy Training Notes
Vichy hosts 51 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals run the Allier river first, because the city is small and the water keeps the rhythm easy. Allier Lake gives flat base miles, steady Z2, and simple intervals without much thinking. Runners use the developed walk on the banks of the Allier Lake when they want something predictable. Run clubs are not named here, so the race calendar does the social work. Foulées Vichyssoises, Foulées d'or de la RNS - Vichy, Jeux des Master de Vichy, and 10k Night - Bellerive Sur Allier give the city its anchors. Trail du Vernet and La Montagne Verte pull runners out when flat feels too polite.
Locals ride out of Vichy on the Via Allier when they want clean tempo without drama. The Via Allier stage from Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule to Vichy runs 34 km and includes 101m of ascents and 84m of descents. The green lane gives 27 kilometers between Billy and Saint-Yorre, and the Allier River is revealed in all its states. Club Cyclotouriste DH Vichy, founded in 1983, rides Wednesdays and Saturdays in the good season and keeps winter routes too. Club cyclo DHV also points riders toward AUDAX or BRM days. The Bourbonnaise Mountains hold the real climbing, with the hilly 90 km Ironman 70.3 bike ride contrasting hard with flat Vichy.
Good season means Wednesdays and Saturdays keep rolling for the club, and the city works well for steady run volume around the Allier. August brings an average temperature around 25C, but Ironman race forecasts have sat at 34-35C and the mercury can rise to 38 degrees Celsius on the bike and run. Locals keep summer sessions honest, because I simply don't want to go that deep as it gets hotter. Winter changes the map more than the mood. Heavy snows in the Massif Central often make roads impassable, so riders stay closer to Vichy and runners lean harder on the flat lake and river paths.