5K races near Guérande

In Redon, the chestnut season begins with the Mini-Marronnaises, a race for CM1 and CM2 schoolchildren. The City of Redon organizes this event, which gathers about 650 students from public and private schools in Redon and neighboring communities such as Bains-sur-Oust, Sainte-Marie, Saint-Nicolas-de-Redon, Rieux, Allaire, and Saint-Jean-la-Poterie. The route is a 750-meter loop within Redon's historic center. CM1 students complete two laps, and CM2 students complete three, offering the older children a slightly longer course on the same streets. This race has a long local tradition, with over thirty editions held, and it is part of Redon's chestnut season events, alongside a race for adults.

The Foulées du bois de Kerozer is a race in Saint-Avé, Brittany, set within the Kerozer and Lesvellec woods. The main event is a 15 km trail race. It is accompanied by a 5 km race, a Nordic walk, five children’s races, and an Australian pursuit race, a format that results in a single classified finisher. The course was formerly contained entirely within the Bois de Kerozer, initially 13.2 km with one small loop and three large loops, then 12 km over three identical loops, each with an aid station. The present 15 km route spends approximately one-third of its distance in Kerozer. After 2.5 km, it enters the Bois de Lesvellec for an 11 km wooded section. This is connected by a 1 km out-and-back along ponds and a brief detour near the heathland by Rue Pierre Le Nouail. The final 1.5 km leads back to Kerozer, descending before a steep ascent to the finish at the belvedere.

Foulées Nazairiennes is a road race held in mid-October in Saint-Nazaire, a port city in Loire-Atlantique, western France. This city race offers two distances, 5 km and 10 km, suitable for runners seeking a short, fast effort or a standard 10 km road event. The 10 km is the primary event, attracting over 600 runners in the last edition, while the 5 km had more than 200 participants. The event accommodates younger runners, with minimum ages set at 14 or 16 depending on the race, and it incorporates the local slogan: “It’s your turn not to be Naz!”

Foulées nazairiennes is a road-running series in Saint-Nazaire, on France’s Atlantic coast, featuring 5 km and 10 km races alongside short school races for CM1 and CM2 pupils. The main starts are scheduled from Boulevard Wilson, with race activities centered around Gymnase Carnot on rue du Traict. ESCO 44 Saint-Nazaire organizes the event, utilizing chip timing for the races. The 10 km is an official individual distance bearing an FFA label, qualifying runners for the French championships. The 5 km is an individual race associated with Pink October. The courses adhere to international road-race rules from the IAAF and FFA. The current circuit is noted locally as very fast, contributing to the elite start area. Over 2,000 runners were expected for the 5 km and 10 km events, which constitute the oldest road race in the Saint-Nazaire area.

La Marche des Globules is a non-competitive community walk between Baden and Larmor-Baden in Morbihan. The start window is from 8:00 to 10:00 in the morning, with the finish open until 2:00. It is open to everyone, costs 4 euros for adults, and is free for children up to 12. The event is organized by the volunteer blood-donor association for Brech, Baden, Pluneret, and nearby towns. The entry fee promotes blood donation, not prize money or race timing. Participants choose from several marked distances: 5 km, 11 km, 14 km, and 17 km. Extra route options are sometimes added, including one linked to the Sept Iles when passage conditions allow. Registration is handled on site at local venues like the Baden sports hall or Larmor-Baden municipal canteen, depending on the edition. Walkers receive a drink and snack at the finish. Prizes are drawn by lottery, and walking poles are allowed only with plastic tips.

Corrida de Guérande is a road race held in the center of Guérande, starting on Rue Thobie. It is an event for local runners, focusing on gathering in the old town rather than a point-to-point route or a stadium. The Saint-Jean-Baptiste college courtyard and gymnasium serve as the runner reception area and race headquarters, creating a compact setup near the start. The races resumed after a two-year interruption, first due to a storm with winds exceeding 120 km/h and then by Covid-19. This restart brought significant relief to organizers and participants.

The Marathon Côte d'Amour Amarris begins on the seafront promenade in La Baule, overlooking the bay of Le Pouliguen. Runners embark on the full 42.195 kilometers along France’s Atlantic coast. The event is based in La Baule-Escoublac, Pays de la Loire, and takes place in November. This road marathon features an officially measured FFA course, a limit of 8,000 bibs, and a modest 97 meters of elevation gain, making it suitable for runners aiming for a personal best as well as those drawn by the coastline. The course travels from La Baule through Le Pouliguen, Guérande, Le Croisic, and Batz-sur-Mer before returning to La Baule. It combines seaside roads, salt air, the rugged Côte d'Amour, and historic towns on the Guérande peninsula. The event weekend also offers a relay, half marathon, 10k, and 5k, attracting marathoners, shorter-distance runners, teams, and many first-time participants. Pace setters will target times from 3 hours to 4 hours 30. Demand is high, so half-marathon places and marathon bibs sell out rapidly.

The Marathon de la Côte d'Amour is a 42.195 km road marathon on the Guérande Peninsula in Loire-Atlantique. Runners start from the seafront embankment in La Baule. This marathon is the main event of its weekend, attracting around 7,000 starters, giving it the feel of a large international event. Conditions can be favorable for fast times when the Atlantic weather is cooperative, with reports of sun, light wind, and cool temperatures between 10 and 16 degrees Celsius. The route is a loop with minimal elevation gain, designed for fast running. It begins and ends in La Baule, passing through Le Pouliguen, Batz-sur-Mer, and Le Croisic. The course then crosses the salt marshes before returning to La Baule. Organizers openly discuss fast winning times; event director Julien Gaborieau mentioned aiming for a winner around 2:05 or 2:06, indicating the course is a serious venue for competitive running, not just scenic coastal mileage.

The 10 Km du Parc Paysager is a road race held annually in mid-February in Saint-Nazaire, located on France’s Atlantic coast in Loire-Atlantique. The primary event is a single-loop 10 km course that winds through a public park and along the seafront. The programme also includes a 5 km road race and an 11 km Nordic walk. The 10 km event attracts the largest participation, with over 800 runners in the last edition, while the 5 km had more than 200 participants. The course is well-suited for club runners and those aiming for a fast time. However, the inclusion of the shorter race and the Nordic walk broadens its appeal beyond a typical single-distance road race. Its slogan, “Profite des Paysages tout en courant!”, accurately reflects the course, which offers a flat run through parkland and along the coast, where the scenery.

The Foulées Vitaliennes offers a 23 km relay option, where two runners can each cover 11.5 km of the longest race. This event takes place in Saint-Viaud, Loire-Atlantique, within the Pays de la Loire region, with its next running set for mid-February. The program includes road races of 5 km, 11 km, and 23 km, suitable for both short-distance participants and those seeking a longer morning challenge. The routes follow natural paths near Saint-Viaud, with the proximity of the sea contributing to the scenery. The 23 km and relay races begin first, followed by the 11 km, and then the 5 km, establishing a straightforward staggered schedule for the day. Organized by Association Fabrice, the event's structure suggests a local race designed for club runners, pairs, and recreational runners preferring a moderate distance over a large urban event.