Montpellier · France
5K races near Montpellier
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3JUL
Run · road · 5K
Duo nocturne d'Uzès
Uzès · 62 km away
4JUL
Run · road · 5K
Les foulées du vidourle - La Grande-Motte
La Grande-Motte · 19 km away
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11JUL
Run · road · 5K
La rampe des lascars - Cruviers-Lascours
Cruviers-Lascours · 51 km away
23JUL
Run · road · 5K
Les Foulées du Vidourle
Marsillargues · 25 km away
AUG 1
5AUG
Run · road · 5K
Terre d'Argence
Fourques · 60 km away
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SEP 10
8SEP
Run · road · 5K
Les kilometres de Saint-Gély-du-Fesc
Saint-Gély-du-Fesc · 11 km away
16SEP
Run · trail · 5K
Trail des ruffes - Saint-Félix-de-Lodez
Saint-Félix-de-Lodez · 34 km away
20SEP
Run · road · 5K
Semi-marathon de Vendanges - Teyran
Teyran · 9 km away
20SEP
Run · road · 5K
Hippo'Run De Balaruc
Balaruc-les-Bains · 25 km away
21SEP
Run · road · 5K
La Foulée Dorée NVK - Bessan
Bessan · 46 km away
21SEP
Run · road · 5K
Hippo'Run de Balaruc - Balaruc-les-Bains
Balaruc-les-Bains · 24 km away
22SEP
Run · trail · 5K
Trail las foladas dels polinets - Pézenas
Pézenas · 42 km away
23SEP
Run · road · 5K
Foulées de balaruc - Balaruc-les-Bains
Balaruc-les-Bains · 25 km away
25SEP
Run · road · 5K
La Nocturne de Nîmes
Nîmes · 46 km away
28SEP
Run · road · 5K
Vilanova run - Villeneuve-lès-Béziers
Villeneuve-lès-Béziers · 58 km away
Montpellier · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near Montpellier
Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly
Course la nocturne des anges de romane - Le Crès
Romane's Angels night race offers an intense challenge for the daring, with a gentler option available. Even the youngest can join this night under the stars. It's for all levels.
Corrida du soa - Arles
The Corrida du Soa in Arles is a 5 km road race that starts at 6:30 p.m. The field is compact, with about 250 runners starting and over 230 finishing. It is a short, fast local race, not a long-distance city event.
The results show a quick front end: the winner ran 15:52, and the next two men finished in 16:11 and 16:27. Fatiha Sanchez was the leading female finisher at 18:18, and Christelle Bouchet led the M2 women's category in 20:50. Club runners come from nearby athletics groups such as Ales Cevennes Athletisme, Martigues Sport Athletisme, Tarascon Athletisme, Arles Athletisme, and Running Club Bellegarde. With 1,165 km logged across the field, the race functions as a busy community 5K with enough club depth to ensure a quick pace at the front.
La course rose - Agde
La Course Rose brings together thousands of participants in Cap d'Agde each October for a pink-themed morning event supporting the fight against breast cancer. Organized by the Ligue contre le Cancer d'Agde, the event features 5 km and 10 km runs, a walking option, and a free 1 km race for children under six.
The central activity begins near the Palais des Congrès, where the assembled crowd forms the most striking visual element of the event. Participants warm up with music before the start, guided by Doris and Maëlys Diaz. The field comprises families, walkers, athletes from local clubs, and groups like RCO Agde. Recent years have seen nearly 3,000 participants, and local media regard it as Agde's primary sporting occasion of the year.
Semi-Marathon de Sète
The Semi-Marathon de Sète is an October road race held in Sète, a port city in Hérault, Occitanie, situated next to the Thau Lagoon. The primary event is the 21.1 km half marathon, complemented by shorter 10 km and 5 km races, ensuring participation opportunities beyond just half-marathon competitors.
The race route features sections along the coast, a notable detail from the event's information. The event benefits the charity Les Dys Mille Pas. Its promotional materials highlight community, shared experiences, inclusivity, and personal challenge. The entry fees are set at 10 EUR for the 5 km, 15 EUR for the 10 km, and 25 EUR for the half marathon.
10 km de Montpellier
Foulées de la montagnette - Ribaute-les-Tavernes
Foulées de la Montagnette is a running event in Ribaute-les-Tavernes, offering 5 km and 10 km races that begin in the late afternoon at 4:15. It holds a Nature label, indicating the event focuses on outdoor terrain rather than a typical urban road race.
The series is in its 19th edition and is included in the Challenge Alès Agglo des courses à pied, connecting it to the local running schedule within Alès Agglomération. The two distances accommodate runners seeking a shorter run and those preferring a standard 10 km race.
Trail du Salagou
Trail du Salagou offers several trail races starting from Clermont-l'Hérault, located next to Lac du Salagou in southern France, approximately 30 minutes from Montpellier. The event takes place in October, providing runners with various distances. Options range from a 5 km mini trail to the 42 km Marathon du Salagou. Additionally, there is the 27 km Tour du Lac, the 13 km Presqu'île route, a 12 km Nordic walking event, and children's races of 500 m, 1,000 m, and 2,500 m. The day is designed for both families and dedicated trail runners.
The course winds through the red earth surrounding the lake, known as ruffe, which gives Salagou its characteristic color underfoot. The 13 km race traces the shores near Clermont-l'Hérault and Liausson before circling the Presqu'île de la Sure, offering unobstructed views of the lake. The longer courses utilize singletrack and wider paths, featuring frequent changes in pace and undulating terrain instead of high mountains. One measured Tour du Lac route spans just under 27 km with approximately 501 m of elevation gain and descent, with altitudes ranging between roughly 128 m and 227 m. Participants include marathon trail runners, participants in shorter races, Nordic walkers, children, and individuals seeking their first experience racing on Salagou's distinctive red lakeside terrain.
Corrida pédestre Arles
The Arles 5 km is an urban race held in Arles on city streets, starting in the evening around 6:30 p.m. While described as an urban trail, its distance and results indicate a short, fast road race rather than an extended off-road event.
The results show a field of 185 starters, with 180 finishers. Said Kaddour won in 16:19, followed by Tom Chaudon in 16:51 and Jeremy Guespin in 17:49. Club runners from Ales Cevennes Athletisme, AC2A, and Martigues Sport Athletisme were present. Junior runner Kenan Missiak placed fourth overall, and Clara Entresangle was the first female finisher in sixth place.
Foulées aubaisiennes
Les Foulées Aubaisiennes takes place in Aubais, a village in the Gard department of southern France, with races typically held in October. This event is a series of local races, not a single-distance road race. Participants can select from short races of approximately 5 to 6 km, a 10 km race, and a longer 21.8 km race. Additionally, there is a 10 km route for Nordic walkers.
The race holds a Nature label, and the shorter event is designated as a nature run, though some sources also classify the main running distances as road races. The longer course includes up to 300 m of elevation gain, indicating it is more than a simple village run. AASCAVTT organizes the event, which features children’s races and has attracted nearly 300 participants in the 10 km race, with a high completion rate.
Les 10 km d'Arles
Les 10 km d'Arles is a city road-running event in Arles, located in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of southern France. Participants gather in late October for a straightforward race format: a 10 km road race, a 5 km road race, and shorter courses designed for children and juniors.
Both adult races feature single-loop courses that wind through the streets of Arles, centering the event on urban running rather than excursions into the countryside. The 10 km is the primary event and the most attended distance, while the 5 km offers a more accessible option for newer runners or those preferring shorter distances. The prior edition attracted over 300 participants, indicating a local, approachable race rather than a large-scale event.
Courir avec Sarah - Saint-Hilaire-d'Ozilhan
Courir avec Sarah in Saint-Hilaire-d'Ozilhan is a charity race scheduled for October, with the specific date yet to be confirmed. The main event is a 10 km run, complemented by walking and Nordic walking options, catering to participants beyond those seeking a standard road-race distance.
The offerings include an 8 km Nordic walk and a 5 km walk that also accommodates Nordic walking. Younger participants have dedicated short races of 1.5 km and 750 m, contributing to the event's atmosphere as a local community gathering rather than a singular competitive field. Registration and logistical information are managed via Miles Republic.
Foulées d'automne - Saint-Jean-de-Maruéjols-et-Avéjan
Foulées d’Automne de l’Etoile Maruéjoise is a small autumn running event in Saint-Jean-de-Maruéjols-et-Avéjan. It offers 5 km and 10 km races for adults, plus separate children’s races held in the morning. The children run first, followed by the two main races starting together later in the morning, contributing to the day’s local, family atmosphere instead of the scale of a large city road race.
The adult route starts with a climb on Chemin des Baux before transitioning to a less demanding course. Recent fields were modest, with 22 runners in the 5 km and 50 in the 10 km. Volunteers were stationed along both routes. The event included medical support, with race doctor Philippe Ement present, and children received prizes while departmental councillor Cathy Chaulet attended their races.
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About 5K races in Montpellier
Montpellier Training Notes
Montpellier hosts 75 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals treat the Lez as the spine of running here, especially between Port Marianne and Parc de la Lironde. The city centre gives you La Promenade du Peyrou for flat shakeouts, while Le Bois de Montmaur gives you shaded paths, natural bumps, and fitness trails from 3 to 10 km. Montpellier StaRT Running covers track, trail, and road, and the club meets 52 weeks a year with 7 weekly sessions. The Lez route to étang du Méjean gives you about 20 km round trip when base miles matter. The 20 km de Montpellier, 10 km de Montpellier, Urban trail de Montpellier, and La Montpellier Reine sit on the local race radar.
Locals hit the bike paths first, because Montpellier has 158 km of bike paths and another 100 km planned. Velomagg keeps the easy spins simple with 56 automatic stations and over 2,000 bikes running 24/7. Team SudVelo-Ne Jetez Plus rides seriously without taking itself too seriously, with Saturday rides from 90 to 150 km and Sunday no-drop rides from 60 to 90 km. The Mediterranean Cycle Route and Via Rhôna give you the steady road option. The vineyards start 5 km out, the beaches sit 10 km south, and the real climbs point north toward Pic Saint Loup. Poco Loco - Montpellier - Barcelone à Vélo is the anchor event to know.
Spring and fall are the cleanest training blocks, with enough warmth for Z2 rides and enough softness for intervals along the Lez. Summer brings hot, dry days, so locals run shaded paths at Le Bois de Montmaur, use the Lez early, and save harder riding for cooler hours. Team SudVelo-Ne Jetez Plus shifts toward hill rides in summer, while winter is mostly undulating terrain and strong steady pace. Winter stays cool and damp, so runners lean on asphalt, dirt paths, and park loops, and cyclists keep the base miles rolling toward the coast, La Camargue, or the northern hills.