10K races near Orvault

Foulées Viikings is a running series in Indre, Loire-Atlantique, organized by Association VIIKINGS and centered on a Viking theme. It offers two nature-course races: MIDGARD, a 5 km event, and ASGARD, a 10 km race for more experienced participants, described in the event’s “warrior” terminology. Registration is handled online, and the races use electronic chip timing. The routes are characterized as varied, pleasant, and bucolic, suggesting a countryside setting rather than an urban one. The event fosters a sense of community and local engagement, with a portion of proceeds supporting a cause. For those not running, guided walks of 7 km or 10 km are available. A notable feature of these walks is a boat crossing on the Loire, referred to as the “drakkar,” before proceeding towards La Montagne and Bouguenais.

Les Foulées Hilairoises is a running event set in nature in Saint-Hilaire-de-Clisson, Loire-Atlantique, using the football stadium as its starting point. The APEL parents' association of the private Saint-Joseph school organizes it, with a program designed for local families and adult runners alike. Adult participants can select a 10 km race, open to those 16 and older, or a 20 km race for runners 18 and up, with the 20 km beginning earlier in the morning. Three children's races are also part of the event. The organization includes online registration and electronic chip timing, giving it the practical character of a well-organized community race.

Foulées Nazairiennes is a road race held in mid-October in Saint-Nazaire, a port city in Loire-Atlantique, western France. This city race offers two distances, 5 km and 10 km, suitable for runners seeking a short, fast effort or a standard 10 km road event. The 10 km is the primary event, attracting over 600 runners in the last edition, while the 5 km had more than 200 participants. The event accommodates younger runners, with minimum ages set at 14 or 16 depending on the race, and it incorporates the local slogan: “It’s your turn not to be Naz!”

Les Foulées Siffait is an October trail-running event held in Le Cellier, Loire-Atlantique, starting and finishing at the sports complex on rue de Langförden. La Grande Vadrouille organizes this event as part of Pink October, with each adult registration prompting a donation to breast cancer awareness and research. The event features three primary distances: a race under 10 km, a race of approximately 15 km, and a 30 km format. The route incorporates viewpoints along the Loire River, passes by historic monuments, includes single-track trail sections, and features climbs, positioning it as a local trail day rather than a flat road race. The 30 km course is divided into three distinct loops, with time cutoffs and final rankings determined solely on the last loop. Bib numbers are capped, and two children's races are available for ages 7 to 12, with all proceeds from children's entries donated to the League Against Cancer.

Foulées nazairiennes is a road-running series in Saint-Nazaire, on France’s Atlantic coast, featuring 5 km and 10 km races alongside short school races for CM1 and CM2 pupils. The main starts are scheduled from Boulevard Wilson, with race activities centered around Gymnase Carnot on rue du Traict. ESCO 44 Saint-Nazaire organizes the event, utilizing chip timing for the races. The 10 km is an official individual distance bearing an FFA label, qualifying runners for the French championships. The 5 km is an individual race associated with Pink October. The courses adhere to international road-race rules from the IAAF and FFA. The current circuit is noted locally as very fast, contributing to the elite start area. Over 2,000 runners were expected for the 5 km and 10 km events, which constitute the oldest road race in the Saint-Nazaire area.

The Musca'day Trail is a Sunday-morning race held in the Nantes vineyard, organized by Sud Loire Raid Aventure. Participants can select from at least two distances, 10 km and 23 km, catering to those seeking a shorter off-road challenge and those desiring a longer run through wine country. The race embraces its Muscadet setting post-finish: recovery includes soup, local Muscadet wine, oysters, and a visit from osteopathy students from IdHEO offering care. Now in its tenth edition, the organizers maintain a community atmosphere by publishing race photos in batches and sharing results via Espace Compétition.

DIVA'TRAIL Nocturne à La Varenne is an evening trail run held at the Salle des Hautes Cartelles in La Varenne, Maine-et-Loire. Organized by the Comité des Fêtes de La Varenne as a Trail Off, it operates outside federation rules, meaning no official ranking by speed or time. Participants in the 10 km, 15 km, and 20 km routes start together at 18:00; a headlamp is required for all. The 10 km route is open to those aged 16 and up, featuring approximately 160 m of elevation gain. The courses begin in front of the Salle des Hautes Cartelles and conclude inside the sports hall, offering a village-hall atmosphere for the night race instead of a large stadium finish. The routes are fully marked, primarily on paths with some paved sections, but lack kilometer markers, requiring runners to pace themselves without regular distance cues. Shorter races for children are held around the hall: 500 m for ages 6 to 8 and 1000 m for ages 9 to 11. Aid stations do not provide disposable cups, so participants must bring their own flask, folding cup, or bottle. Finishers of the three main races receive a hot meal served indoors.

The Trail de la Côte de Jade takes place over a November weekend in Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef, on France’s Atlantic coast, offering trail races of varying distances. Participants can select routes from 3 km to 41 km, crossing beach sections, paths near fishing huts, and circuits around the Étang des Gâtineaux. The CJAC organizes this event, with starts and finishes located at the Complexe de la Viauderie. The 15 km Noz Trail is the night race, commencing Saturday evening and open to individuals aged 16 and above. Sunday's schedule features both shorter and longer races; the 26 km and 41 km distances are for adults and require a PPS, medical certificate, or race license for registration. Approximately 1,000 runners participate across all events in recent years. Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef is known for its galette, a local specialty, and the event incorporates this tradition. All participants receive a galette, and food available on-site includes fish soup, galette-saucisse, and mulled wine. A draw following the race offers a seafood platter for four as a prize.

Run & Bike Saint-Nazaire is a race series held in November in Saint-Nazaire, located in Loire-Atlantique on France’s Atlantic coast. The event offers a format between running and triathlon. The primary mixed-discipline option is a 15 km Run & Bike, alongside a 10 km nature race for those preferring a direct off-road or outdoor run. The event includes dedicated races for children, separate from adult events. Participants aged 7 to 10 can compete in a 2 km Run & Bike, and those aged 11 to 13 have a 4 km Run & Bike, with distances increasing by age group. The specific date in November will be confirmed nearer the event.

Les foulées du Beluga is a 9.9 km evening road race in Montoir-de-Bretagne, starting at 6 PM from the Airbus Atlantic site. It is a new local event focused on a straightforward point-to-point run, not a long-distance challenge. Runners finish at the Bonne-Fontaine sports complex, where Montoir en folie also sets up a Christmas market. The race is organized through a partnership between the merchants' association Montoir en folie and Team 3D, a local club involved in duathlon, triathlon, and running.