10K races near Pont-à-Mousson

The Trail de la Croix des Carmes is a trail running event in Pont-à-Mousson, a town in Meurthe-et-Moselle located about 30 km from Nancy and Metz. Participants can choose from several distances: 10 km, 15 km, 32 km, a night race, and a challenge format for those seeking multiple efforts. The courses follow local trails near Pont-à-Mousson, with organizers highlighting the area’s historic paths as integral to the race’s character. It is designed as a sporting yet welcoming weekend, accommodating runners of all levels, from short-distance participants to longer-distance trail runners, night-race entrants, and those completing the challenge format.

Les Foulées de l'Embanie is a family road-running event in Heillecourt, near Nancy in France's Meurthe-et-Moselle department, held in early autumn. The day is built around short, accessible races as well as a 10 km road race, with options for runners, walkers, company teams, Nordic walkers, children, juniors, and people with reduced mobility. The courses are situated around the Grand Parc de l'Embanie. Distances start at 500 m for the youngest entrants and go up to the 10 km Course des As for juniors, seniors, and veterans. The 3.57 km event can be done at a free pace and includes a non-timed walk. The afternoon program includes age-group races such as 720 m, 1.24 km, 2.05 km, and 2.57 km, making the day feel more like a local sports gathering than a single start-line race.

The Trail de la Croix des Carmes is a trail running series held in Pont-à-Mousson, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Grand Est, located between Nancy and Metz. Typically held in early October, it features several forest races: a 10 km Mini TCC with 250 m elevation gain, a 15 km Blue Orange Trail with 400 m elevation gain, and a 30 km route with approximately 1000 m elevation gain. A night race, TCC by night, is also available, along with a challenge format combining two distances for a longer weekend. The courses traverse Bois le Prêtre and adjacent forests near Pont-à-Mousson, Villers-sous-Prény, Vilcey-sur-Trey, Fey-en-Haie, Montauville, and Norroy-les-Pont-à-Mousson. All three primary routes incorporate old trenches, directly connecting the race to the historic trails of Meurthe-et-Moselle. An aid station is situated at the Croix des Carmes monument, the event's namesake landmark, with another located at the Monument aux Allemands. The series, now in its several editions, is organized by volunteers and maintains a relaxed atmosphere in the finish area, where participants and their companions gather for food and drink.

Foulées du Saulnois is a small race series in Château-Salins, France, typically held in early October. It offers runners a selection of short trail races and road running events: 5 km, 10 km, 12 km, and 20 km distances, along with races for children and juniors. The 10 km is a road race, while the 5 km, 12 km, and 20 km are trail events. The longest race covers 20 km on trails with approximately 150 metres of elevation gain, making it undulating rather than mountainous. A 5 km walk is also available, allowing participation for those who prefer not to race intensely. Entry fees are reasonable, with the 12 km and 10 km priced at 10 EUR and the 20 km at 12 EUR.

The Foulées du Saulnois is a race held in Château-Salins, Moselle, organized by Vélo Triathlon Club Avenir de Falck. The event includes a 20 km trail with approximately 150 meters of elevation gain, a 12 km trail, a 10 km race, a 5 km walk, and children's trail races. Past events have taken place in autumn, typically on a Sunday. The 20 km trail is described as rolling, not mountainous. The 10 km race offers a direct course for faster runners; Jean-Louis Harel's winning time for this distance was 36:02. The variety of events attracts club runners, trail runners, walkers, and families. By its eighth edition, the race had become a local fixture in Château-Salins, with modest entry fees of 12 EUR for the 20 km and 10 EUR for the 12 km and 10 km races.

Les Foulées Lunévilloises is a Pink October running and walking event in Lunéville, in Meurthe-et-Moselle, built around short distances rather than a single headline race. The program starts with a walk in the early afternoon, then moves through children’s races of 900m and 1500m before the 5km and 10km set off together. It is deliberately accessible: entry is 5 euros, the walk does not require a medical certificate or PPS, and the race distances cover everyone from young children to adult runners. The event is organized by Les Ducs de Lunéville - Amicale des Sports Enchaînés Lunévilloise, and the fee is donated to Comité 54 Ligue contre le cancer. Pink shirts are handed out with bibs while supplies last, and more than 1,900 have been distributed to walkers and runners. A group warm-up led by Lorraine gym comes before the starts, and local club runners are a visible part of the day, with young “petits ducs” appearing on children’s podiums and “duchesses” placing in the women’s 5km results.

Marathon Metz Mirabelle is a 42.195 km road race held in Metz, Moselle, France, typically in October. Also known as the Euro Marathon Metz, the event includes more than the solo marathon, offering Duo and Quatuor relay formats, a 10 km Haganis race, and children's races. The course features moderate rolling terrain, not a flat profile, with approximately 155 m of elevation gain and 157 m of loss over the marathon distance. Both amateurs and professionals compete, with recent participation numbering in the several thousands. This modern race succeeded the Marathon de Lorraine, which was also based in Metz until its discontinuation in the 1990s, thus continuing a local marathon tradition.

Les Foulées Lunévilloises takes place on an October afternoon in Lunéville, located in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department of France’s Grand Est region. The primary running events are 5 km and 10 km road races, which begin simultaneously in the mid-afternoon. Earlier in the day, shorter races are held for children, along with a walking event. The event is organized by Lunéville Athletic Club and contributes to the fight against cancer, with registration fees going to the Comité 54 Ligue contre le cancer. It attracts a local, diverse group of participants, not solely competitive athletes. A past edition saw 634 runners. Children can compete in 900 m or 1,500 m races, while adults have the choice of 5 km or 10 km. Walkers can participate without a medical certificate or PPS. Bib pickup may include a T-shirt, subject to availability, and an app provides live GPS tracking for friends and family, along with a fan zone.

Entre chien et loup is a 10 km semi-nocturnal race held in Val de Briey, located in France's Grand Est region. It begins at 6:30 PM from Stade Auguste Clément. Participants require a headlamp, and the event is limited to 250 runners, positioning it as a small evening race. The course is hilly, crossing Briey's old town, passing the Cité Radieuse, and running alongside the Sangsue water body before concluding back at the stadium. A notable feature is a tunnel approximately 700 metres long, integrating lighting into the race. Briey Marathon organizes the event, with bib pickup available on race day at Salle Merkel.

The 10 km d'Halloween is a 10 km run and Nordic walk in Fameck, Moselle, France, emphasizing Halloween costumes alongside the race. The Nordic walk begins in the morning, followed by the free family and USEP race, and then the main 10 km event. This is an affordable local event, with different fees for FFA licensed and non-licensed runners, and an additional charge for same-day registration. The start is located in front of the E.Leclerc buildings in Fameck, with the finish line at the Cité des Sports on Avenue François Mitterrand. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes, with prizes awarded for the best ones. After the race, participants can enjoy free pumpkin soup, adding a seasonal touch to the finish.

The Fameck Halloween 10 km is a race in Moselle, connecting Fameck with Serémange in France's Grand Est region. Participants begin at 10:00 from the Cité des Sports in Fameck, finishing at the same location. A small bib fee is required for this event, which welcomes runners of all skill levels, not exclusively competitive club athletes. The course follows a straightforward out-and-back path from Fameck towards Serémange. The primary draw is the Halloween atmosphere along the route, where runners in costume create a lively procession. Spectators attend for both the race times and the visual display. A Family Race is also available for children and adults to participate in the costume aspect, and pumpkin soup is served to finishers.