Foulées nazairiennes is a road-running series in Saint-Nazaire, on France’s Atlantic coast, featuring 5 km and 10 km races alongside short school races for CM1 and CM2 pupils. The main starts are scheduled from Boulevard Wilson, with race activities centered around Gymnase Carnot on rue du Traict. ESCO 44 Saint-Nazaire organizes the event, utilizing chip timing for the races.
The 10 km is an official individual distance bearing an FFA label, qualifying runners for the French championships. The 5 km is an individual race associated with Pink October. The courses adhere to international road-race rules from the IAAF and FFA. The current circuit is noted locally as very fast, contributing to the elite start area. Over 2,000 runners were expected for the 5 km and 10 km events, which constitute the oldest road race in the Saint-Nazaire area.