Foulées René Caillié 2026

Foulées René Caillié is an annual race held in Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, a small town in the Deux-Sèvres department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, western France. Runners can choose from several distances: 5 km, 12 km, and 20 km. The event also offers Nordic walking, trail running, and a 7.5 km Run & Bike option. It accommodates various participants, including families, friends, colleagues, walkers, children, and relay teams. The primary 20 km race consists of a 5 km loop, requiring solo runners to complete four laps. Relay teams can cover the same distance in pairs (10 km each) or as trios (5 km, 10 km, 5 km). Children's races are available over 300 m, 1 km, and 1.5 km, with free registration online or on-site. The race honors René Caillié, an explorer born in Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, connecting this local running event to the town's heritage.