5K races near Trévoux

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.

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.

Mud Girl Lyon - Vaulx-en-Velin is a women-only mud obstacle race held in Vaulx-en-Velin, near Lyon. The course is approximately 5 km. It is designed for women of all ages and fitness levels, focusing on completing the mud, obstacles, and the day together rather than elite competition. The route involves climbing, crawling, crossing obstacles, and entering mud pits. The obstacles are intended to be fun and accessible, not difficult. Participants can register individually or as groups, and the event connects its #PinkArmy theme with a charitable cause.

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.

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.

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.

The Course des Lumières Lyon is an evening charity run and walk. Participants carry lights through Lyon to support patients and the Fondation Hospices Civils de Lyon. The event starts after dark, with waves beginning in the late afternoon and continuing into the evening. Several straightforward options are available: a 5 km run, a 5 km walk, a 10 km run, a non-timed 10 km at dusk, and a timed 10 km for those seeking an official performance time. The event centers on Place du Maréchal Lyautey, where the race village opens before the starts. It maintains a social atmosphere with DJs, food trucks, and company groups. The format accommodates families, friends, solo runners, walkers, and workplace teams. Participants are encouraged to bring a luminous object, making the route appear as a moving line of lights. Fundraising is integrated into registration, with individual entries including a donation to Fondation HCL, and additional ambassador or enterprise options for groups aiming to raise more.

Touroparc Run takes participants through Touroparc Zoo in Romanèche-Thorins, a village in Saône-et-Loire located in the Beaujolais region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. This November event offers three main distances: 20 km, 10 km, and 5 km, allowing runners to select a short zoo run or a longer course within the park. The distinctive aspect is the location: the course winds through the zoo, with runners passing animals like lions, zebras, and others. The schedule is organized sequentially throughout the day, beginning with the 20 km, followed by the 10 km, then the 5 km, and an additional 5 EUR race option later in the afternoon.

La Gana’Trail des Lumières is a night-start trail event in Genay, featuring running and walking races within an evening program. Adult distances are 8.7 km and 15 km, with the shorter option also available for Nordic walking. The field is limited to 1,000 participants across all races, maintaining a compact field. Children have their own races, either before or during the main program: 1.5 km on one loop, or 3 km on two loops, utilizing roads and paths. The evening also includes awards, shows, and a meal organized by Randoganathaine, positioning the race as a local night out alongside timed trail runs. The event is in its fifth year.

Testathlon Lyon is a charity running event in Parc de Parilly, Lyon, held in November to raise money for research into Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It is built around timed trail races of 7 km, 14 km, and 21 km, with a 5 km walk for people who prefer a non-racing option and a free 1 km race for children. About 1,500 people join each year, so it feels like a local community race with a clear medical cause rather than a large commercial event. The Lyon branch of the DigestScience Foundation organizes it with the hepatogastroenterology department at Lyon Sud hospital, which gives the fundraising a direct link to doctors and researchers working on these diseases. The cause is not abstract: IBD affects about 300,000 people in France, with about 8,000 new cases each year.