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Run'in park - Heillecourt
Heillecourt · 5 km away
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La Caldéniacienne
Chaudeney-sur-Moselle · 21 km away
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Trail la Fumana
Nancy
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Semi-Marathon du Val de Fensch
Uckange · 68 km away
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Le Chauvon'Trail - Chauvoncourt
Chauvoncourt · 53 km away
Nancy · 80 km
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Recurring Half Marathon races near Nancy
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Marathon des 3 Pays du Rhin
The Marathon des 3 Pays du Rhin is a road race that takes place around Basel and the Rhine border region, connecting Switzerland, France, and Germany. It is known as a “3 in 1” event because participants run through Basel, Saint-Louis, Huningue, and Weil am Rhein, crossing national borders. The event has offered 5 km, 10 km, half-marathon, and full marathon distances, along with a duo option for pairs tackling the longer distances.
The course begins in Basel, a Swiss city on the Rhine. It then proceeds through the adjacent border towns of the Upper Rhine region, making it a cross-border event on public roads. The French segments run through Saint-Louis and Huningue in the Haut-Rhin department, and the German section goes to Weil am Rhein. While described as an established event, sources indicate the marathon has had its final edition, suggesting it is a race with a distinct local history rather than a recurring annual fixture.
Trail de bois le duc - Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy
Trail de Bois le Duc is a trail-running event held on the heights above Nancy, near the Hôpital de Brabois in Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy. Taking place in October, it offers adults routes of 8, 14, 21, and 28 km, alongside children’s races. The shorter routes still involve significant climbing: the 8 km course features approximately 170 m of ascent, the 14 km has about 340 m, and the 21 km includes around 500 m. This is hilly trail running, not a flat town race.
The courses traverse varied terrain and landscapes in the Brabois area, with GPX files available for those wishing to preview the routes. The participant field is limited to prevent trail congestion. Practical information regarding parking and bib collection is communicated to runners via email in the race booklet. The event maintains a deliberately local and friendly atmosphere: volunteers arrange surprises, participants receive a registration gift, Strava segments are incorporated into the experience, and the finish area features a popcorn machine, a country-style buffet, and Moroccan soup.
Trail de Bois le Duc
Trail de Bois le Duc is a mid-October trail race in Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, near Nancy in eastern France. It offers short and middle-distance off-road options, with adult races at 8 km, 14 km, 21 km, and sometimes 28 km, plus junior races of 3 km, 900 m, and 450 m. The climbs are present but not excessive: the adult routes range from about 170-200 m of gain on the 8 km to several hundred metres on the longer races, with one source listing the 21 km at 600 m D+. It is a local, practical trail day, not a large city event, and entries are capped to prevent trail congestion.
The race area is situated near the Hopital de Brabois and public transport, simplifying access compared to many forest trail events. The schedule begins with the longer races in the morning, proceeding through shorter adult and youth events, with the smallest children's runs around midday. The organiser includes local touches: volunteers prepare surprises, runners receive a registration gift, and post-race food may feature a country buffet, Moroccan soup, and a popcorn machine. Strava segments are integrated into the event, allowing regular trail runners to target specific efforts alongside the finish line.
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Biike & Run - Les Courses Natures de la Duchesse - Moncel-lès-Lunéville
Biike & Run - Les Courses Natures de la Duchesse takes place in Moncel-lès-Lunéville, using the Salle polyvalente de Moncel-lès-Lunéville as the event hub. This nature-sport race day offers three running distances, three Bike & Run distances, a 12 km option for Nordic walking or hiking, and short Bike & Run races for children.
Runners can select 7 km, 14 km, or 21 km, with Bike & Run teams having the same distance options. The children’s races are divided by age groups 6-9 and 10-13, making the event suitable for families and adult racers alike. ASSEL - Les Ducs de Lunéville is the organizer, with club president Christophe Macrez as the contact. This marks the event's sixth edition.
Course de la Duchesse - Moncel-lès-Lunéville
Courses de la Duchesse takes place on a cold morning in Moncel-lès-Lunéville, offering 7 km, 14 km, or 21 km routes. The event also features a Bike and Run, making it more than just a standard road race.
Nearly a thousand participants started the seventh edition, enduring the cold. Benjamin Polin secured victory in the 21 km race, the longest distance available.
Rally trail - Villers-lès-Nancy
The Rally trail - Villers-lès-Nancy is a 21 km trail race in Villers-lès-Nancy, scheduled for March. Its first edition took place on the Brabois plateau, with the listed bib price at 16 EUR.
The course suggests a compact local trail event centered on the plateau, distinct from a city road race. The first edition featured a notably accomplished winner: Matthieu Péché, a former Olympic canoeing medalist.
Semi-Marathon intercommunal de la Vallée de l'Orne
SMIVO, the Semi-Marathon intercommunal de la Vallée de l'Orne, is a 21 km trail race in Moselle, Grand Est, France, running between Metz and Longwy. Held around March, it covers the half-marathon distance, but its terrain and setting define it as a valley trail rather than a flat road race.
The course connects towns in the Orne Valley, blending natural paths with urban segments. Recent starts have been in locations like Rombas and Clouange. As an established event in the local running calendar, its intercommunal nature is key to its identity: it focuses on crossing multiple communities instead of looping a single city center.
Semi-Marathon de la Métropole du Grand Nancy
The Semi-Marathon de la Métropole du Grand Nancy is a 21.1 km road race in and around Nancy, northeastern France. It begins at Place Stanislas, the city’s UNESCO-listed central square, leading participants from the historic core toward the metropolitan area’s greener outskirts. The event attracts a large local field, with over 5,000 participants in a strong edition.
The course winds between Nancy’s old center and the surrounding countryside, following the green banks of the Meurthe river for a section. It includes about 180 meters of total elevation gain, with a gradual incline around kilometer 12 that can prove challenging. Aid stations might offer local specialties, adding a Lorraine touch beyond standard hydration and energy supplements.
Trail des terroirs vosgiens - Épinal
The Trail des Terroirs Vosgiens is a long-running trail event based in Épinal, in the Vosges region of eastern France. It is held annually and centers on off-road running, with the Trail XS offering runners a 21 km route with 700 m of elevation gain.
The event attracts several thousand participants, including not only runners but also walkers, cyclists, and food enthusiasts. The name reflects the local terroir, giving the day a distinct Vosges character rather than resembling a standard race on forest paths.
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About Half Marathon races in Nancy
Nancy Training Notes
Nancy hosts 18 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals run Nancy like a tight city loop, not a postcard shuffle. The 5 km route makes an easy tour of the old town, the Oberlin and Saint-Sébastien districts, the banks of the Meurthe, Nancy Cathedral, Place Stanislas, Place Carrière, Place Carnot, and the Porte de la Craffe. Pépinière park works better for an easy walk than that loop. Runners use the Semi-Marathon de la Métropole du Grand Nancy as the anchor event, with the 10 Km de la Saint-Nicolas, Ultra Trail Tour Nancy, Trailwalker Oxfam forêts de Nancy, NANCY RIV ACTION, and Trail la Fumana filling the calendar.
Locals ride from the city centre when they want base miles without drama. The Moselle Loop gives riders 85 km along the Moselle, with Nancy, Liverdun, Toul, and Neuves-Maisons as the main stages. The route mixes urban and rural landscapes and keeps the altitude change slight, so Z2 actually stays Z2. The Canal de la Marne au Rhin gives a bigger day out from Nancy to Strasbourg, with 147 km, 223 m of ascent, and 291 m of descent. The climbs sit south toward the Massif vosgien, while the east gives canal rhythm and long steady riding.
October brings the Semi-Marathon de la Métropole du Grand Nancy, so runners sharpen intervals while cyclists still stack base miles on the Moselle Loop and canal routes. December brings the 10 Km de la Saint-Nicolas and Course de Saint-Nicolas - Nancy, so the city centre feels busy in a good race-week way. Summer keeps the Meurthe banks, Pépinière park, and canal paths useful for early starts and steady spins. Winter changes the feel more than the map, with the Fêtes de Saint Nicolas in early December drawing over 250,000 visitors for fireworks, parades, and a proper city-centre buzz.