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Ironman 70.3 de Vichy

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Running Limagne

Running Limagne begins on the road to Entraigues, near the cemetery at the edge of Chappes, and concludes in front of the Chappes sports complex. This road running event, held in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, offers a 10 km race and a half marathon in October. Both courses are entirely on roads, utilizing loops through Chappes, Entraigues, and Chavaroux. The half marathon completes the 10 km loop twice, while the 10 km race provides runners the same flat, fast terrain in a single lap. With very little elevation gain, it is a suitable option for those aiming for a personal best rather than a challenging trail run. Bibs are collected on race morning at the gymnasium within the Chappes sports complex. The two races begin consecutively, with the half marathon starting first.

Trail La Charolaise - Charolles

Trail La Charolaise is a forest trail event in Charolles, Saône-et-Loire, with all starts and finishes at COSEC on rue de Bourgogne. Runners can select 11 km with 140 meters of elevation gain or 21 km with 300 meters of elevation gain. The event also includes a free 1.5 km children’s race and a 6 km Nordic walking route. The routes traverse the forest of Charolles, presenting a woodland trail day rather than a road race. Club Basket Charolles organizes the event with over 50 volunteers, and entries are limited to 1,000 participants across all distances. The event accommodates adults and older teenagers for the trail races, younger children for the short course, and Nordic walkers (licensed and unlicensed adults, with minors permitted under parental supervision).

Trail la Charolaise

Trail la Charolaise is an autumn trail-running event in Charolles, Saône-et-Loire, with races for regular trail runners and those seeking a shorter outing. The main options are 21 km and 11 km, alongside a 6 km Nordic walk and a free, unclassified children’s race. The longer trail involves approximately 280 meters of elevation gain, and the 11 km route has about 80 meters, providing a genuine off-road run without becoming a mountain race. The routes traverse the Charolles forest domain and the town’s historic center, offering runners a blend of woods and town streets instead of a simple road loop. The Club de Basket de Charolles organizes the race, now in its eighth edition. Aid stations and changing rooms are available on-site, and finishers receive prizes; the first 200 registered participants will also receive surprise gifts. The children’s race allows families to participate easily, while the Nordic walk welcomes individuals not wishing to run.

Trails chantelle sports nature

Trails Chantelle Sports Nature is a long-running January trail series held in Chantelle, France, within the Allier region. Races take place in the Gorges de la Bouble, a protected Sensitive Natural Area. The event offers runners several distinct challenges: an 8 km Trail des Passerelles with 200 m of elevation gain, a 12 km Trail des Moulins with 300 m, a 21 km Trail des Terrasses de la Bouble with 400 m, and a 27 km Trail des Gorges de la Bouble with 600 m. Additionally, there is Le P’tit Trail de Chantelle, a 2.5 km youth race featuring 50 m of climbing. The routes primarily follow paths and single tracks through the gorges and the Chantelle countryside, with minimal pavement. Some past editions have allowed participants to select between shorter and longer distances at the 11 km point, permitting juniors on the shorter option but not the longer one. The race has significant local involvement: volunteers dedicate multiple Saturdays to clearing brush and preparing trail sections. Approximately seventy individuals assist on race day with tasks such as managing road crossings, directing participants, staffing aid stations, and organizing the post-race meal. Entry fees cover aid stations and a finish-line meal, and all participants receive a prize.

Foulées Vichyssoises

Foulées Vichyssoises is a road race held in Vichy, located in the Allier department of France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It offers both a 10 km and a half marathon. Typically scheduled for late March, it suits early-season runners seeking a certified, flat city course over a trail or mountain event. The 10 km provides a more accessible distance, while the half marathon lets runners complete the full 21.1 km within the same urban road-race format. Both races feature single-loop courses winding through Vichy, incorporating city roads, parks, and sections along the Allier river. The route passes through Parc Napoléon, the Centre Omnisports, and the Palais du Lac area, concluding at the Palais du Lac. The courses are noted as flat, fast, and FFA certified, beneficial for runners aiming for a personal best and for beginners desiring a straightforward road race. Information indicates the presence of volunteers, a relaxed race atmosphere, post-race activities near Parc de l’Allier, and a small reward of candy and a medal at the finish.

Semi-Marathon de Feurs

The Semi-Marathon de Feurs is a road race held in Feurs, a small town in the Loire department of France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Participants can select either a 10 km race or a half marathon of 21.0975 km. Both races begin in the morning, with the half marathon starting shortly after the 10 km event. Feurs is situated on the right bank of the Loire River, positioning this as a local town race connected to the river valley rather than a large urban event. The race organization is kept simple: entry fees are reasonable, bibs are collected before race morning, and another individual may pick up a bib using a copy of the runner’s identification.

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About Half Marathon races in Vichy

Vichy Training Notes

Vichy hosts 7 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 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.