5K races near Lourdes

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.

Les Foulées du Plateau is a community running and walking event in Lannemezan, Hautes-Pyrénées, southwest France, focusing on mental health alongside race times. It features a 10 km run, a 5 km run, and a 5 km walk, with children’s courses complementing the adult events. The race is organized with the Centre Hospitalier de Lannemezan and connected to the local Mental Health Territorial Project and Mental Health Information Weeks. The routes traverse the Parc de la Demi-Lune and the grounds of the Lannemezan Hospital Center, taking place partly in a public park and partly on a healthcare campus. It attracts local runners, walkers, families, adapted-sport participants, and individuals interested in the mental health information stands and start village. Notable past attendees include Sylvaire Blanc, a former French adapted-sport climbing champion, and Guillaume Beauxis, a semi-professional trail runner. The day includes on-site professionals, information booths, refreshments, and a portion of each registration fee is donated.

The Billère run is a small October running event held in Billère, located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwest France. The event features very short races: children can compete in 400-meter or 800-meter races, and teams can participate in a 4.5 km relay. The previous edition saw 99 participants, indicating it functions more as a local community race than a large road-running festival. The race distances are designed to be accessible for families, younger runners, and relay teams seeking a short race instead of a standard 5K or 10K.

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, 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.

The 10 km de Jurançon is a small urban road race in Jurançon, a town near Pau in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwest France. The event is usually held in late November and offers runners a 10 km race on a single loop, with a 5 km walk on its own loop for those seeking a gentler outing.

Courir à Jurançon is a December running and walking event held in Jurançon, Pyrénées-Atlantiques. The primary race covers 10 km, with 455 participants recorded recently. This event focuses on local participation rather than a large-scale spectacle, including walkers and children in its program. The day begins with 5 km and 10 km walks, followed by an 800 m children's race and the main 10 km run. While the specific route is not detailed, the event's structure includes short road-race distances, two walking options, and a children's event, making it suitable for families and local clubs.

Courir en famille - Pau is a December race day in Pau, located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwest France. The program includes walking, running, and obstacle races, designed for families and casual participants alongside regular runners. The available options feature a 5 km walk, 5 km and 10 km obstacle races, a parent-and-child relay, and a children's race. The family focus is evident: parents can race with children in the relay, younger runners have their own start, and obstacle racers can select either the shorter or longer distance.

Patouschuss is a ski touring event in Saint-Lary-Soulan, organized by the Saint-Lary-Aure-Montagne club. It begins at Pla d’Adet and is designed for both regular competitors and individuals seeking to try ski touring in a structured setting. The format includes two options: a timed race for competitors and a non-timed option open to the general public. The route follows the ski slopes, making it more accessible than a backcountry course. The organizers present the day as a mountain-skiing meeting where experienced racers and newcomers can participate together, without the pressure of results for all. The event is organized and secured, offering beginners a controlled introduction to ski touring.

The Run and Bike de Franqueville is a February run-and-bike event held in Bizanos, located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwest France. This event follows a Run & Bike format, similar to triathlon-style events, where pairs alternate between running and cycling throughout the course, differing from a standard road run or a solo bike race. The primary event is the 21 km Bike and Run S la Franqueville, which begins in the morning. Following this, the schedule includes shorter races: a 3 km children's race, a 5.5 km children's race, and a 5.5 km adult-and-child option. This structure accommodates both competitive teams and families with younger participants.

The Course Solidaire Défi Dunes – Défi Neige is a small solidarity race held in Grust, located in the Hautes-Pyrénées of southwest France. The schedule is concise: a running race of approximately 6 to 6.6 km begins at 09:30, followed by a 5 km option starting at 10:00. The second event is designated as a snowshoe hike, suggesting it is more of a local mountain excursion than a typical road race. Entry fees are modest, with listed prices of 8 EUR for the longer run and 5 EUR for the 5 km event. Some sources also indicate the race takes place near Luz-Saint-Sauveur, which is in the same Pyrenean region as Grust.