5K races near Mions

The Boulieu trail has distances from 5 to 50 kilometers. Check the website for the latest information.

Run In Lyon offers four race distances through central Lyon: a 5 km solidarity run, 10 km, half marathon, and marathon. Held in October, it carries an FFA Label Argent, placing it within the official French road-racing system. Demand is high for the short and middle distances, with the 10 km and half marathon often selling out, while the marathon presents the longest challenge. The routes are urban, with spectators lining the roads. Lyon’s history, old streets, and culinary identity are integral to the race setting. Marathon runners should anticipate some climbing, with 293 meters of elevation gain. Practical race-day support includes bag drops, aid stations, and toilets at 5 km intervals and the finish, along with pacers for those aiming for a specific time. The Run In Lyon Village manages bib pickup and offers coaching, product testing, and photography, while charity bibs allow participants to race for a cause.

Les Foulées de Jonage is a local road race series in Jonage, France, located in the Rhône department. It features two distances: a 10 km race commencing at 10:00 AM and a 5 km race commencing at 10:25 AM. The event is scheduled for October. Both races are described as relatively easy: the 10 km route includes up to 50 meters of elevation gain, and the 5 km route includes up to 38 meters. These races are associated with the run&rose initiative and are organized by the City of Jonage in partnership with Association Les Roses. Registration is managed via Miles Republic.

Mud Girl Lyon - Vaulx-en-Velin is a women-only mud obstacle race held in Vaulx-en-Velin, near Lyon. The course is approximately 5 km. It is designed for women of all ages and fitness levels, focusing on completing the mud, obstacles, and the day together rather than elite competition. The route involves climbing, crawling, crossing obstacles, and entering mud pits. The obstacles are intended to be fun and accessible, not difficult. Participants can register individually or as groups, and the event connects its #PinkArmy theme with a charitable cause.

The Souzy race, part of the Trail Foulées Maniennes series, is a modest trail-running event held in the Monts du Lyonnais, with its main date set for October. It offers participants straightforward options: 21 km, 11 km, 4 km, and affordable races for children. The event caters to various participants, from adults tackling the longer trail distances to young children competing in their own events. Registration uses the French Athletics Federation’s PPS system, requiring runners to complete the online health-prevention course and upload the PDF attestation prior to entry.

DIXkm de Caluire is a road race held in mid-October in Caluire-et-Cuire, a town near Lyon in the Rhône department. While the name highlights the 10 km distance, the event includes a 5 km race, free 1 km and 2 km children's races, and a free 10 km handisport race. The series has been a fixture on the Lyon running calendar for over 40 years, offering choices for children, novices, club members, and runners aiming for a faster 10 km time. The Quai de Saône is a short distance from Caluire-et-Cuire, allowing participants to combine the race with a brief walk along the river.

The Course des Lumières Lyon is an evening charity run and walk. Participants carry lights through Lyon to support patients and the Fondation Hospices Civils de Lyon. The event starts after dark, with waves beginning in the late afternoon and continuing into the evening. Several straightforward options are available: a 5 km run, a 5 km walk, a 10 km run, a non-timed 10 km at dusk, and a timed 10 km for those seeking an official performance time. The event centers on Place du Maréchal Lyautey, where the race village opens before the starts. It maintains a social atmosphere with DJs, food trucks, and company groups. The format accommodates families, friends, solo runners, walkers, and workplace teams. Participants are encouraged to bring a luminous object, making the route appear as a moving line of lights. Fundraising is integrated into registration, with individual entries including a donation to Fondation HCL, and additional ambassador or enterprise options for groups aiming to raise more.

Courir à Peaugres is an 11 km foot race in Peaugres, held each November by the local association dedicated to sustaining the event annually. The adult race now follows a revised route, and the program continues to feature three children’s races. The course was altered when the safari park no longer permitted runners to pass through. Consequently, the race now bears the straightforward name “Courir à Peaugres.” Following its 30th edition, the organizers initiated a new phase with a new president, a new route, and a fan zone for spectators to encourage runners. The race is also part of the Agglo Run Challenge, a local series of four races that includes Trail d’Annonay, Trail des tulipes à St Cyr, and Foulée du St.

La Gana’Trail des Lumières is a night-start trail event in Genay, featuring running and walking races within an evening program. Adult distances are 8.7 km and 15 km, with the shorter option also available for Nordic walking. The field is limited to 1,000 participants across all races, maintaining a compact field. Children have their own races, either before or during the main program: 1.5 km on one loop, or 3 km on two loops, utilizing roads and paths. The evening also includes awards, shows, and a meal organized by Randoganathaine, positioning the race as a local night out alongside timed trail runs. The event is in its fifth year.

Testathlon Lyon is a charity running event in Parc de Parilly, Lyon, held in November to raise money for research into Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It is built around timed trail races of 7 km, 14 km, and 21 km, with a 5 km walk for people who prefer a non-racing option and a free 1 km race for children. About 1,500 people join each year, so it feels like a local community race with a clear medical cause rather than a large commercial event. The Lyon branch of the DigestScience Foundation organizes it with the hepatogastroenterology department at Lyon Sud hospital, which gives the fundraising a direct link to doctors and researchers working on these diseases. The cause is not abstract: IBD affects about 300,000 people in France, with about 8,000 new cases each year.

Give Me Fiv is a solidarity running event in Parc de Parilly, between Vénissieux and Bron in the Lyon metropolitan area. It is the first race in France dedicated to medically assisted reproduction, and its name points to FIV, the French abbreviation for in vitro fertilization. Runners can enter solo or as a duo, and the event also leaves room for people who want to walk with a symbolic purpose rather than chase a time. The routes follow the wooded paths of Parc de Parilly, so the race stays inside a large green park rather than pushing through city streets. Each entry sends money to fertility-related medical work: 5 euros from every solo registration goes to Fondation HCL, while 12 euros from every duo registration supports reproduction projects at HFME. The message is direct: run together, make IVF less taboo, and show support for people going through the long process of trying to have a child. Afterward, participants are pointed toward Lyon itself, from Vieux Lyon and its traboules to a bouchon meal, the Rhône riverbanks, or the climb up to Fourvière.