10K races near Olivet

Les Foulées des Bords de Loire is a June running and Nordic walking event held at the La Minais sports hall in Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire, east of Nantes. Organized by the Racing Club Nantais, via its Sainte-Luce/Loire section, it is an open club event for licensed FFA runners and those without a license. The main adult program features a 5.5 km race, a 12 km race, and an 11 km Nordic walk, with the 12 km race counting towards the Loire-Atlantique departmental challenge. The courses are flat and primarily natural, following a mix of roads and paths toward the Loire riverbanks. The day also includes races for younger athletes: a 1 km race for boys and girls in the youngest categories, and a mixed 3 km race for older children. Now in its thirtieth edition, the event is a long-standing fixture in the local calendar. Some event listings may refer to Les Foulées du Bord de Loire for a Jargeau event in the Loiret, which offers flat races from children's distances up to a half marathon, but the Sainte-Luce event is the one associated with Racing Club Nantais and the Loire-Atlantique challenge.

Courses de l'Indien is a series of flat road races held in Orléans, within the Loiret department of France, offering 5 km, 10 km, and half-marathon distances. The event takes place in the La Source district, with its start and finish at Place Albert Camus, and is a fixture on the local autumn racing schedule. The 10 km and half-marathon courses are officially measured by the French athletics federation, qualifying runners for the French championships under a bronze FFA label. The 5 km is timed but is a popular race rather than a labelled or officially measured course. The courses are on asphalt and designed for speed, featuring flat, rolling layouts suitable for runners aiming for a personal best. Sections of the route traverse the green spaces of Orléans la Source, incorporating public parkland and areas with lakes and ponds. ASPTT Orléans organizes the series, which began in 1975, making it the oldest road race in the Centre-Val de Loire region. This long history lends it a local club-racing atmosphere, while the programme also caters to competitive runners via the measured 10 km and half-marathon.

Courir pour guérir - Olivet is a run held at the Domaine du Donjon in Olivet, located in the Loiret department of Centre-Val de Loire. It takes place in autumn and offers two straightforward race distances: 10 km and 5 km. The event supports the Telethon, positioning it more as a community charity run than a competitive race. The organizer has planned a new route within the Domaine du Donjon. The setup is also suitable for clubs, companies, and other groups, featuring a specific registration process that allows for staggered runner additions and a single payment for all participants.

Les Foulées Neuvilloise is a road race in Loury, in the Loiret department of Centre-Val de Loire, France. It is held in early November and gives runners two simple choices: a 5 km race or a 10 km race. Both distances use a single-loop course, so runners do not repeat the same circuit several times. The 10 km is the more popular option, with more than 200 runners in the previous edition, while the 5 km drew more than 100.

Les foulées neuvilloises - Loury is a road-race meet in Loury, located in the Loiret department of Centre-Val de Loire, France. It takes place in early November and offers runners two straightforward options: a 5 km road race or a 10 km road race. Both distances feature a single-loop course, making the event easy to follow for participants and observers. The 10 km race had over 200 participants in the last edition, and the 5 km had over 100. This indicates a local event with sufficient participation to create a lively atmosphere, distinct from a large urban race.

La Fleuryssoise is a local road race in Fleury-les-Aubrais, Loiret, offering two straightforward options: 5 km and 10 km. The 5 km race begins in the morning, with the 10 km following, allowing participants to select a short, fast effort or a longer run through town. CJF Fleury-les-Aubrais organizes the event. The structure encourages wide participation, including awards for all finishers, on-site sports activities, prizes for overall and category winners, and a team competition for the largest group of participants.

The Course des Trois Ponts is a 10 km road race in Orléans, France, held at night during the winter holiday season, typically in the evening around December. Its name translates to “The Race of the Three Bridges.” The route begins in front of the Cathédrale Sainte-Croix and concludes on rue Jeanne d’Arc. It is designed as a nocturnal city race, featuring music, lights, and two children’s races in addition to the main 10 km event.

Courir pour guérir begins and ends at the Eckmühl lighthouse in Penmarc’h, on Brittany’s Bigouden coast. It is a small solidarity race series and free-pace walk organized by Elsa Louis, featuring non-timed 5 km and 10 km runs, an 800 m children’s race, and a walk for those who wish to participate without competing. The event benefits Rêves de Marmouz, an association supporting sick children, and also funds medical research into childhood cancers. The route departs from the lighthouse, looping through local landmarks: the Steir dunes, the old Birinik train line, the Chapel of Joy, and returning to the lighthouse. Children may enter without charge, adult entry is low-cost, and the day emphasizes participation over performance. Kouigns and drinks are available for purchase on site, but participants must bring cash as there are no ATMs or card terminals. Volunteers assist with the event, particularly in ensuring course security.

Course des trois ponts is a December running event in Orléans, in the Loiret department of France. The programme is simple: two children's races over 1 km and 2 km in the afternoon, followed by a 10 km race in the evening. The children's races start first, with the 1 km at 15:00 and the 2 km at 15:30, so the day is not built only around adult runners. The main 10 km starts at 20:00, giving the event a later, after-dark feel compared with many local road races.

Entre Loire et Châteaux is a road and nature running event held in La Chaussée-Saint-Victor, Loir-et-Cher, within France’s Centre-Val de Loire region. Taking place in early March, it features a 10 km race and a half marathon, with options for children and juniors alongside the adult distances. The name reflects the location: participants run between the Loire River and the château country surrounding it. The courses are designed to showcase local natural landscapes, offering an alternative to purely urban routes. The event is structured to accommodate families as well as dedicated runners. Blois is a nearby town, and Chambord is approximately an hour's drive away. Villandry's gardens are also accessible for those extending their visit to the Loire Valley beyond the race weekend.

L'Ard Trail is a trail-running event in Ardon, Loiret, France, offering races from 1.5 km to 50 km. It takes place on a March weekend, starting from the communal meadow on rue de la Chancellerie. The variety of distances accommodates both beginners and experienced trail runners. The routes lead participants into the Sologne countryside, featuring nature trails described by organizers as challenging and offering wide views. The 50 km race is the longest trail distance available in Loiret, with shorter options suitable for families and less experienced runners. The event has expanded since 2015 and maintains a local character through supportive race-day assistance and quality aid stations managed by the Comité des fêtes d'Ardon.

The Course de Talcy is a road race held in Talcy, a village in Loir-et-Cher within the Centre-Val de Loire region. The event offers a 10.5 km race with a maximum elevation gain of 36 metres, alongside a half marathon. The half marathon begins at 09:15, followed by the 10.5 km race at 09:50. The Association des Amis du château et du moulin de Talcy organizes the event, linking it closely to the village’s château and mill, distinguishing it from a large-scale race operation. The available information suggests a local road event, with clear distances, moderate elevation on the 10.5 km course, and a setting in rural Loir-et-Cher.