5K races near Riorges

The Souzy race, part of the Trail Foulées Maniennes series, is a modest trail-running event held in the Monts du Lyonnais, with its main date set for October. It offers participants straightforward options: 21 km, 11 km, 4 km, and affordable races for children. The event caters to various participants, from adults tackling the longer trail distances to young children competing in their own events. Registration uses the French Athletics Federation’s PPS system, requiring runners to complete the online health-prevention course and upload the PDF attestation prior to entry.

La montagne verte - Creuzier-le-Vieux is a short trail-running event in Creuzier-le-Vieux, a commune north of Vichy in France’s Allier department. It features two main trail options: a 21.2 km race with 660 m of climbing and a 10.6 km race with 330 m of climbing, with shorter children’s races also offered. The event is categorized as short-trail and discovery-trail, suitable for runners seeking a hilly local race without venturing into ultra-distance. The name refers to the Montagne Verte, the local high ground above Creuzier-le-Vieux, where the commune’s altitude increases from the Allier river valley at about 243 m to around 404 m. The Allier river borders the commune to the west. The race utilizes a setting where the climb is the primary characteristic, unlike a flat road course. UC Creuzier Le Vieux organizes the event. The combination of adult trail races and kids’ distances creates a club-style race day for local runners, families, and individuals trying trail running in a shorter format.

Milo'Trail is an annual trail race in Villechenève, a village in the Rhône department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It is built around countryside running rather than road racing, with courses that use about 90% paths and trails. The main options usually sit between 12 and 23 km, including the 12 km Azole and the 23 km Tour Matagrin, which climbs about 800 m. There are also children's races near the stadium and a short solidarity event that can be walked or run. The race grew from fewer than 70 starters at its first edition to about 500 runners today, with around 90 volunteers helping on race day. Its name comes from “Les Milottiers,” the nickname for people from Villechenève, and the organizing association, Des Fourmis dans les Pattes, was set up to bring more sporting and cultural events to the village. Milo'Trail also belongs to the Challenge des Monts du Lyonnais, a local series with short and long trail distances across the Lyonnais hills.

MiloTrail is Villechenève’s yearly trail race, beginning from the Salle des Fêtes in this Rhône village mid-morning. It is a small local event with a true trail focus: approximately 90 percent of the routes use countryside paths and singletrack rather than road. Runners can select from children’s races near the stadium, a non-timed 5 km solidarity route that can be walked or run, an 11.5 km race named L’Azole with 400 m of elevation gain, and a 23 km race named La Tour Matagrin with about 900 m of elevation gain. The race also counts toward the Challenge des Monts du Lyonnais, which organizes short and long trail races across the area. The name originates from “Les Milottiers,” the nickname for people from Villechenève, and the race developed from the local association Des Fourmis dans les Pattes, established to introduce sport and culture into the commune. The first edition had fewer than 70 runners; now around 500 participate, supported by roughly 90 volunteers on race day. The 11.5 km route passes near the Madone above the village, circles Mont Azole, and reaches Plan Melay for views toward the Forez peaks. The 23 km course goes higher, climbing for 6 km toward Tour Matagrin at 1004 m, then returns on quicker ground with one steep ascent before Plan Melay.

Mably BlueRun is a morning road race held in Mably, a town near Roanne in France's Loire department. It offers a 5 km race starting at 9:30 and a 10 km race beginning at 10:15. These two distances allow participants to select a short, fast run or a longer, steadier endurance effort. The Running Club of Mably organizes the event. The course is flat and primarily asphalt, designed for maintaining a consistent pace rather than navigating challenging terrain. Participants will run through residential streets, green areas, the vicinity of the town hall park, and the Merlin Leisure Base. The race maintains a local club atmosphere, featuring dedicated volunteers, awards for the fastest runners, and a prize draw valued at 200 euros. Participants without an FFA license must present the French Health Prevention Pass to enter.

Foulées Vichyssoises is a road race held in Vichy, located in the Allier department of France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It offers both a 10 km and a half marathon. Typically scheduled for late March, it suits early-season runners seeking a certified, flat city course over a trail or mountain event. The 10 km provides a more accessible distance, while the half marathon lets runners complete the full 21.1 km within the same urban road-race format. Both races feature single-loop courses winding through Vichy, incorporating city roads, parks, and sections along the Allier river. The route passes through Parc Napoléon, the Centre Omnisports, and the Palais du Lac area, concluding at the Palais du Lac. The courses are noted as flat, fast, and FFA certified, beneficial for runners aiming for a personal best and for beginners desiring a straightforward road race. Information indicates the presence of volunteers, a relaxed race atmosphere, post-race activities near Parc de l’Allier, and a small reward of candy and a medal at the finish.

Tout Roanne court is a small running event in Roanne, located in France's Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The race options are straightforward: a free 5 km for beginners or those preferring a short run, a 10 km for runners seeking a longer distance, and a free 1.9 km children's race for younger participants. The event focuses on experiencing Roanne on foot rather than a complex course structure. The listing also mentions Parc de la Tête d'Or in connection with the day, and the very low entry fees allow families, new runners, and local club runners to participate easily.

Foulées d'or de la RNS - Vichy is a small 5 km event in Vichy, in the Allier department of central France. It is scheduled for April, with the exact date still to be confirmed, and it offers a timed 5 km run alongside walking options for people who do not want to race the clock. The timed 5 km starts at 10:00, followed five minutes later by a non-timed 5 km walk. The listing also includes a pedestrian hike, so the day is built for both runners and walkers rather than only competitive entrants. It sits within the Foulées d'or de la RNS series and appears on Miles Republic, a French race platform that lists events across running, walking, trail, triathlon, cycling, and other outdoor sports.