10K races near Plérin

Trail des Kaolins is a trail-running event held at the Salle omnisports in Quessoy, Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany. It typically takes place in early October, featuring off-road races on wooded paths. The main events are the 10 km La Kaoline and the 20 km SOKA, complemented by a 10 km walk and races for children and juniors. The 10 km race is suitable for those seeking a moderate trail challenge, while the 20 km race offers a longer test on the same local terrain for more experienced runners. Youth races are included alongside adult distances, integrating families into the day's activities. On-site registration is available, contributing to a relaxed local atmosphere distinct from larger events requiring advance planning.

Le Kermithon is a trail and walking event held in early October in Matignon, Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany. Participants can select a 10 km or 21 km run, with a separate 10 km randonnée pédestre for walkers. This offers options beyond just racing against the clock. The event features a 10 km Petit Parcours, a 21 km Grand Parcours, and the 10 km walk. It is listed on the Brittany running calendar, with results provided by ChronoWest. The event caters to trail runners seeking a shorter run or a half-marathon distance, as well as those who prefer to explore the Matignon area on foot.

La Florin'oz is a local outdoor event in Saint-Alban, set in the Flora valley and the town. It offers more than just a race, combining orienteering with gourmet hikes suitable for both children and adults. The routes are prepared beforehand, with race and hiking formats adapted to various participant levels. The day also features a meal with music, blending a sporting meet with a village gathering. The Flori'Noz association organizes the event, which has a clear charitable aspect: with Hopper's support, it helped fund a sports blade for Ronan Le Bris.

The 20 km du Ruban Bleu begins at the football stadium on Rue des Sports in Fréhel, located on Brittany's north coast. Participants can select either a 10 km or 20 km trail race. Both routes traverse the landscape between Fréhel and Sables-d'Or-les-Pins. This event is a fixture on Brittany's running schedule, typically scheduled for late October. The 10 km race is a self-supported nature trail. The 20 km race is semi-supported and features a cutoff point at 13.5 km, which must be reached within 1 hour and 40 minutes. The course follows local paths near Fréhel and Plévenon, incorporating wooded areas, beaches, coastal vistas, and sections of the GR34 hiking path. This trail race supports the fight against Multiple Sclerosis, and the upcoming edition marks its seventh year.

The Corrida de l'espoir takes place in Loudéac in November, featuring short road races that support cancer fundraising. The event includes a 5 km race divided into Corri'Men for men and Corri'Dames for women, an open mixed 10 km run under the Corrida de l'espoir title, and a Corrida des petits for children aged 3 to 13. The race attracts a large local participation, with approximately 1,500 runners, including about 250 children. Funds raised benefit the League Against Cancer and cancer research, the primary objective for the Team de l'Espoir organizers. This group also organizes other running and raid events, such as the Foulées d'Aquarev in April. The Loudéac race has previously featured professional cyclist Nolan Mahoudo as a co-sponsor and starter for the women's 5 km.

La Foetadenn is a trail-running and walking event held in the Robien area of Saint-Brieuc, Brittany. The start and finish are located in Robien village, near the Octave Brilleaud parking lot. Participants can select from 7, 13, or 22 km trail races, or choose from several hiking routes of 5, 10, 11, 13, and 18 km. This event, in its early editions, attracted over 600 participants and has a cap of 1,400 for the upcoming one. It is organized by the support committee for the Diwan school of Saint-Brieuc, with proceeds benefiting the local Breton-language school. The routes explore the Saint-Brieuc area, featuring sections along the Gouedic valley and the port of Legue. Runners will encounter coastal air, technical paths, stairs, roots, rocks, and harbor views. The 7 km course is designed for accessibility, mostly rolling with stairs before the finish. The 13 km includes single track, wooden steps, Villa Rohannec'h, and a technical finish. The 22 km course is for experienced runners, with 750 m of elevation gain, a section through Bois Boissel, and a steep climb in Plerin before returning via the port. The hikes extend from Robien to areas like the Gouedic valley, Villa Rohannec'h park, Plerin, Langueux, and the Gouet reservoir, utilizing shuttles for some point-to-point routes.

The Corrida de Paimpol is a night running event held in Paimpol, on the Côtes-d’Armor coast of Brittany. Its main activities take place in the town center and around the port. This year marks its 10th anniversary, drawing over 2,000 runners and at least 5,000 spectators to the port, giving it the feel of a town-wide event. The schedule includes five routes, among them a popular 9.9 km race that often fills before race day, and a 7.6 km walk. The primary course follows the paved streets of central Paimpol and the harbor, fully lit throughout, eliminating the need for headlamps. Approximately 1,000 runners participate in the 9.9 km race, with all finishers receiving local products. A portion of the proceeds benefits four Paimpol associations. The walk begins from the Salle des Fêtes in small groups, guided by the Bipèdes du Goëlo, and features a stop at an artisanal chocolate workshop.

Corrida de Lanvollon is a December road race held in Lanvollon, located in the Côtes-d’Armor region of Brittany. Organized by Team Ultra Violet with volunteer assistance, the event emphasizes both running and a solidarity aspect, moving beyond a simple focus on time and completion. The race is in its early years, with the fourth edition scheduled for December. Its second edition saw strong participation, with 800 runners at the start. Local accounts noted a significant atmosphere along the roads of Lanvollon during that event.

Sep'arty is a night-time urban trail run held annually in mid-December in Tréguier, Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany. The main event is a 10 km urban trail, complemented by an 8 km walk, attracting both runners and walkers, not exclusively trail specialists. The course winds through Tréguier's streets and alleys, with the 10 km race being the most frequented choice. Organized by Sport Nature Trégor, it functions as a charity event supporting the fight against multiple sclerosis. A distinctive aspect of its local character is the surprise element along the route; one past edition included a section with foam in Kercoz alley. The original organizing team concluded their ten-year tenure, marking a distinct local history for the event beyond being just a winter run.

La Galoupadenn des Timouns is a trail event held in early January in Guingamp, Côtes-d’Armor, featuring two running distances: 8 km and 13 km. A walking circuit is also available, making the day suitable for more than just runners. Its timing is a key element of its appeal, occurring just after New Year when many are eager to resume activity following holiday indulgences. The route incorporates the Trieux footbridges, providing a distinct local landmark within Guingamp instead of a generic trail loop. The event, organized by Solidarité pour les Timouns d’Haïti, generates support for Haitian children still impacted by the earthquake. It has been held since the early 2010s with a single interruption, and the organizers have maintained a consistent format due to returning participants, although the number of walkers has occasionally been lower than that of runners.