10K races near Trévoux

Messimy Trail is a small trail race in Messimy, France, located in the Monts du Lyonnais, west of Lyon. It offers two hilly off-road options: a short course of approximately 10.9 km with 425-430 m of elevation gain, and a longer course of about 19.4 km with 708-750 m of elevation gain. Both races begin and end at the Salle du Vourlat in Messimy. The event is limited to 499 participants across both distances. The course follows local paths and climbs in the Monts du Lyonnais, ensuring even the shorter race provides a genuine trail experience, distinct from a flat village run. Aid stations are provided, and participants receive a post-race meal. The event maintains a community atmosphere with modest entry fees, timing by SG CHRONO, and all profits benefiting the Telethon, the French fundraising campaign for medical research and family support.

Run In Lyon offers four race distances through central Lyon: a 5 km solidarity run, 10 km, half marathon, and marathon. Held in October, it carries an FFA Label Argent, placing it within the official French road-racing system. Demand is high for the short and middle distances, with the 10 km and half marathon often selling out, while the marathon presents the longest challenge. The routes are urban, with spectators lining the roads. Lyon’s history, old streets, and culinary identity are integral to the race setting. Marathon runners should anticipate some climbing, with 293 meters of elevation gain. Practical race-day support includes bag drops, aid stations, and toilets at 5 km intervals and the finish, along with pacers for those aiming for a specific time. The Run In Lyon Village manages bib pickup and offers coaching, product testing, and photography, while charity bibs allow participants to race for a cause.

La Sorlinoise is a 9.9 km street race in old St Sorlin, part of La Roche Vineuse in Saone-et-Loire. Runners start and finish on Rue des Loisirs, the location of the relay handover. The village setup includes music and a refreshment stand. It is a short local race, not a long-distance challenge, but the repeated loop and 156 meters of climbing give it more difficulty than a flat town run. The course is a 3.3 km loop run three times through the old streets. Solo runners complete the full distance with an American-style finish. Pairs can enter the relay and run the final lap together. The event includes youth, senior, and masters age categories, requires a PPS or FFA license, and allows group entries for three or more people in the individual race. Parking is available at the village entrance, fitting the compact, village-race atmosphere.

Courir à Vienne is an annual running event in Vienne, Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, starting from Espace Saint-Germain. It provides a variety of running types, including urban, nature, and trail distances, alongside children’s and junior races, welcoming diverse participants. The 8.6 km city course features approximately 250 metres of elevation gain, while the 13.6 km nature race includes about 386 metres of climbing. Additional distances sometimes offered are 10 km and 20 km trail routes, and a half-marathon distance of around 21 km with roughly 500 metres of elevation gain. The city course passes by Vienne’s historic monuments, incorporating the town’s Gallo-Roman heritage. The nature routes lead participants along the Rhône riverbanks, nearby hillsides, and into the Balmes Viennoises countryside. Club Léo Lagrange de Vienne organizes the event, supported by the city and other local public bodies, associations, and businesses. The race emphasizes recycling and prioritizes local producers, reflecting its function as a community gathering as well as a set of timed competitions.

The Trail de l'Aqueduc de Sainte Foy-lès-Lyon is an autumn trail event held in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, near Lyon in France's Rhône department. It features a far-west theme and offers a varied program: short races for children and juniors spanning 800 m, 1.6 km, and 3 km, alongside adult distances of 11 km, 22 km, and 42.2 km. The courses traverse a landscape described as both urban and natural, with Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon noted as a green area close to Lyon. The 11 km race is named “ruée vers l’or,” the 22 km race is “l’Aqueduc,” and the 42.2 km distance is intended for experienced runners. The event accommodates beginners with an 11 km walking option, some non-timed races, duo entries, and shorter courses for younger participants.

Les Foulées de Jonage is a local road race series in Jonage, France, located in the Rhône department. It features two distances: a 10 km race commencing at 10:00 AM and a 5 km race commencing at 10:25 AM. The event is scheduled for October. Both races are described as relatively easy: the 10 km route includes up to 50 meters of elevation gain, and the 5 km route includes up to 38 meters. These races are associated with the run&rose initiative and are organized by the City of Jonage in partnership with Association Les Roses. Registration is managed via Miles Republic.

Trail du Mâconnais is a trail and nature-running event held in Mâcon-Loché, within Burgundy's wine region in eastern France. The Mille Pattes Mâcon club transitioned from road racing to off-road events in 2011, beginning with a 15 km nature race and a 9.3 km mixed-team relay. The series later operated as La Patte Verte Mâconnaise, featuring short discovery and longer expert routes, before adopting the Trail du Mâconnais name. Currently, it provides three distances, with recent events spanning approximately 9.5 km to 25 km and ascents from about 230 to 700 meters, allowing participants to select between a shorter trail run and a more challenging hilly race. The courses wind around the Grand Site de Solutré-Pouilly-Vergisson, a locale recognized for its limestone formations above the vineyards. This defines the race's character: not a city circuit, but undulating trails, ascents, and vistas intrinsically linked to the Mâconnais terrain. Participation is moderate, with recent editions attracting a few hundred runners. The field has included visiting club athletes, such as those from the Mulhouse athletics club, alongside local trail runners. The event's origins are still evident in its straightforward organization: multiple distances, distinct elevation options, and a club-managed atmosphere instead of a large-scale commercial production.

La Seillonnaise is a small nature-running event in Bourg-en-Bresse, in the Ain department of eastern France. The start and finish are at the Gymnase des Vennes on the route de Seillon. It is usually run in mid-October and organised by CAP SEILLON. The programme includes a 17 km nature race, a 10 km nature race, and a 10 km Nordic walk or hike that is not timed. The routes use the forest of Seillon, making it a trail event rather than a road race through town. The 17 km race has two aid stations on the course plus one at the finish. The 10 km race has one on-course aid station and one at the finish. The 10 km race counts toward the Challenge Agglo, and the walk is free for under-16s. Profits from all three events go each year to Rêves, an association that helps seriously ill children make a personal dream come true.

Foulées du Logis is a local running event in Confrançon, featuring 5 km and 10 km races, with walking routes available. Participants select either the shorter or longer race, while walkers follow their own mapped courses. The archive indicates route adjustments across past editions, with distances like 10.5 km, 11 km, 6 km, and 5.5 km appearing alongside the standard 5 km option. Organizers provide regulations, registration forms, route maps, flyers, results, and the necessary minor attestation and health questionnaire, catering to local runners, walkers, and participants of all ages.

La Burgienne Octobre Rose is a running and walking event held in Bourg-en-Bresse, located in the Ain department of eastern France. Its program is centered on Pink October, positioning the event within the French autumn calendar of breast cancer awareness activities, rather than as a typical road race. The available options include walking routes of 5 km, 10 km, and 15 km, alongside a 10 km relay race for runners. The relay is the sole listed running event and requires a team entry fee. The three walking routes are designed to be accessible for participants who prefer a more relaxed pace.

DIXkm de Caluire is a road race held in mid-October in Caluire-et-Cuire, a town near Lyon in the Rhône department. While the name highlights the 10 km distance, the event includes a 5 km race, free 1 km and 2 km children's races, and a free 10 km handisport race. The series has been a fixture on the Lyon running calendar for over 40 years, offering choices for children, novices, club members, and runners aiming for a faster 10 km time. The Quai de Saône is a short distance from Caluire-et-Cuire, allowing participants to combine the race with a brief walk along the river.