10K races near Lons

Octobre Rose Oloron is a charity walk-run in Oloron-Sainte-Marie, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, held during France’s October breast-cancer awareness month. Olor’on Run organizes the event, offering 5 km, 10 km, and 2x5 km relay options. The format accommodates walkers and runners equally, with approximately 400 participants anticipated, predominantly walkers. The course follows a 5 km loop, allowing participants to complete one lap for 5 km or two laps for 10 km. This race is part of a broader local initiative for Octobre Rose. Oloron observes the month with pink umbrellas, pink lighting at the Town Hall, a theatrical reading, awareness booths, and fundraising for research. The event's core message is that breast cancer, the most common and deadliest cancer among women in France, is curable in 9 out of 10 cases through early screening, which is fully covered without upfront payment.

La PYREN'2ELLES is a 10 km charity event in Garlède-Mondebat, a village in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It takes place in early October as part of Octobre Rose, focusing on breast cancer prevention through self-examination. The event is intentionally low-pressure: it is not timed, costs 6 euros per person, and offers three ways to participate — trail, walking, or run-and-bike. The trail option includes about 100 m of climbing, while the run-and-bike route is almost flat with 1 m of elevation gain. The event is designed for families and local supporters as well as runners, featuring food, drinks, a prevention stand, and a "solidarity and gourmet" course. Proceeds benefit Keep a Breast, and registration is straightforward: by email in advance or on site on the day.

La PYREN’2ELLES begins in Garlède-Mondebat, a village in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. It is an early-October race day featuring 10 km formats: a trail run, a walk, and a Run & Bike option for pairs who alternate running and cycling. All three formats follow a single-loop route within a forest. The trail race includes approximately 100 metres of elevation gain and is the most popular choice, while the Run & Bike route is nearly flat with 1 metre of elevation gain. The event supports a charitable cause, appealing to runners, walkers, and mixed teams seeking a short nature course with a community purpose.

Les Boucles des Cordeliers is a local race in Morlaàs, in southwestern France, starting at Place de la Horquie. The race begins at 9 AM. The program accommodates a mixed field: children and adults have separate circuits, and longer options include a 14 km solo race. Les Morlaapieds organize the event, which has become a long-running fixture with over two dozen editions. The race is known locally as an eco-responsible and solidarity trail, with part of its identity linked to supporting an association. Its listing on the official tourism site for the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department also gives it a clear local-events profile.

Boucles des Cordeliers is a trail race held in Morlaas, located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwest France. It typically takes place in October, with starting times from Place de la Horquie or in the afternoon, varying by edition. Organized by Les Morlaapieds, this event has a history spanning 25 editions. The race format offers several course options, including a 14 km solo route. The organizers emphasize its eco-responsible and solidarity-focused nature, supporting a local association. The event welcomes a broad range of participants, not exclusively seasoned trail runners, catering to children, adults, families, local residents, and those preferring shorter distances on race day.

La Méridienne takes place in November in Tarbes, located in the Hautes-Pyrénées department of southwest France. The event includes a 10 km run, a 5 km run, and a 5 km walk. This offers a short road-distance option for runners and a non-running choice for walkers. The specific date in November is yet to be confirmed. The 10 km race begins at 10:00, with the 5 km run starting at 10:05 and the 5 km walk at 10:17. Miles Republic lists the event under both running and walking categories. The walking option is designated as a pedestrian walk, distinct from a competitive run.

La Méridienne is a 10 km road race in Tarbes, in the Hautes-Pyrénées area of Occitanie in southwest France, with the next edition planned for early November. The event also includes walking, so it is not only for runners chasing a time. The 10 km is the main and most popular distance, and it carries regional certification. It also serves as a qualifier for the French Athletics Championships under the FFA, which gives faster runners a clear competitive reason to enter. The event adds a hiking option for people who want to discover Tarbes at an easier pace.

La Méridienne is a 10 km road race in Tarbes, in the Hautes-Pyrénées area of Occitanie, France. It is usually held in early November and also includes a 10 km walk, so the event is not only for runners chasing a time. The race uses a single 10 km loop through town. The main 10 km run is the popular choice, and it carries a regional label, which also makes it a qualifier for the French Athletics Championships under the FFA system.

Les Rêves de Paola is a charity running event in Garlin, taking place on a Sunday morning through the town’s streets. The main option is a 10 km race, complemented by a 2 x 5 km relay for pairs, a 5 km walk, and children’s races included in the program. The event centers on fundraising, with all race proceeds directed to charity. The first edition featured named local competitors such as Alain Vercouter, while Laurent Augustin, who was unbeaten in walking that season, participated in the relay instead of the walk.