Half Marathon races near Mondeville

The Trail du château - Creully guides participants through the green countryside surrounding Creully-sur-Seulles in Calvados, using the castle town as its starting point. This October trail event is organized by the Vik’Azim association and the municipality. It offers six race distances alongside a 10 km walk supporting Octobre rose. The event features distances from the 21 km Trail du Hardi down to the 1.7 km Trail du P’tit Guillaume for young children, catering to club runners, families, and those new to trail running. Recent additions include a 15 km race and the Relay des Conquérants, a 2 x 5 km format for teams of two that can be mixed or same-sex. The previous edition attracted approximately 500 participants.

Courir entre deux "O" is a late-November road race in Caen, Normandy. All races begin and end at Hélitas stadium. The event offers several distinct options: a 10 km race exclusively for women, a half marathon, and a 20 km relay for teams of two. Additionally, a 10 km walk is available for those preferring a less competitive pace. The event's name references the Odon and Orne rivers, with race courses primarily situated within the city limits between these two bodies of water. The terrain is largely flat; the 20 km relay has only 29 meters of elevation gain, the 10 km has 36 meters, and the half marathon is noted as being essentially flat. It is presented as a communal, family-oriented occasion, not solely focused on elite performance, as individual runners, relay teams, walkers, and participants in the women's 10 km all utilize the same Caen stadium as a central point.

Courir entre deux O is a late-November race series in Caen, featuring three running races with a total participant cap of 1,500. Now in its 20th edition, the event maintains a practical local-race setup: runners must register in advance, as race-day sign-ups are not permitted. The program also includes a 10 km pedestrian hike, open to participants aged 16 and over, with on-site registration available before the race weekend. A bib exchange is offered for runners. FFA-licensed athletes must present a valid license copy, and non-licensed runners must provide the required PPS document from the FFA website.

M'Trail is a February trail event held in Mézidon Vallée d'Auge, Calvados, offering 21 km and 10 km races on natural courses. A walk and children's races are also part of the day, ensuring participation beyond adult trail runners. TEAM CANON'TRAIL and the town co-organize this event, which raises funds for local causes, distinguishing it from a purely competitive event. The routes guide participants through the Auge countryside, passing Château du Breuil, Château de Canon, and Château de Ouézy. Though the race is in its early years, it attracts a diverse field of approximately 700 participants, comprising about 500 adult runners, 150 walkers, and a small contingent of children. Mud is a common feature, with participants often finishing coated in it after cold, wet weather. Canon'Trail supports On détonne contre Huntington and Les Ptits Courageux, and the M'Trail has contributed €8,000 to research.

Les Foulées Nature de Villons-les-Buissons is a local race series in Villons-les-Buissons, organized by the Sports et Loisirs association and the town hall. The program includes three off-road options for adults: a 7 km nature race, a 12 km short trail, and a 21 km long trail. The 7 km race begins in the morning, with the two longer trail distances starting together later. Shorter races of 1.2 km and 2.4 km are available for children and younger runners around midday. The adult races are open to standard French age categories. Cadets can participate in the 7 km and 12 km events, while juniors, seniors, and masters are included in all main distances. Entry fees are reasonable, ranging from a few euros for youth races to low double digits for the long trail. One euro from each registration is donated to Les Enfants de Klang Leu, a humanitarian association operating in Cambodia. The event has a history, with archived results spanning over ten years, although one edition was canceled due to unforeseen health restrictions.

The Semi-marathon de Cabourg is a 21 km road race held in Cabourg, located on Normandy’s Côte Fleurie, each late March. The start and finish lines are at the Gymnase de la Divette on Avenue de la Divette. This officially measured, FFA-labelled route qualifies for the French championships. Runners may compete individually in the half marathon, or as a duo or two-person relay team. The course is designed for consistent pacing, featuring an ultra-flat profile with just 28 metres of elevation gain. It includes a section along the Promenade Marcel Proust by the sea. Over 3,000 participants, including those aiming for personal bests, relay teams, and club runners using the certified course for qualification, take part. Pacemakers are available to help runners maintain target paces, with aid stations provided every 5 km and at the finish.