Foulées de la Gournerie 2026

Foulées de la Gournerie is a nature running event held in Parc de La Gournerie in Saint-Herblain, near Nantes in Loire-Atlantique. Adult participants can select distances of approximately 6 km and 12 km, with 1 km and 2 km races also available for children. The event, organized by UFCPH "Le plaisir de courir", is typically structured as a local, community-focused race rather than a large-scale urban competition. The courses are situated entirely on forest paths within the park, emphasizing a woodland running experience over achieving fast times on flat terrain. The event is also known as Foulées vertes de La Gournerie, reflecting its natural setting and the organizer's commitment to environmental responsibility. The race benefits Association Onco Plein Air, an organization supporting children with cancer undergoing treatment at the university hospitals in Nantes and Angers, with a minimum of half of the registration fees contributed to AOPA.