La Ronde de Rotomagos 2026

The La Ronde de Rotomagos begins and ends at the La Chataigneraie 2CV Cross circuit in Pont-de-Ruan, a village in Indre-et-Loire within France's Centre-Val de Loire region. This mid-October running event offers short and middle-distance options: a 5.5 km route, a roughly 10 km trail, and a longer 23.4 km trail, with some sources also listing 15 km and 31 km versions. The shortest race provides a manageable entry for casual runners, while the longer trail routes incorporate forest paths and sufficient elevation to offer more than a flat run. The courses traverse paths and forest tracks around Val de l'Indre, Pont-de-Ruan, Sache, Thilouze, Artannes, and Monts. The 10.6 km trail includes approximately 200 m of elevation gain, and the 23.4 km route gains about 300 m, indicating the challenge stems from rolling terrain rather than significant climbs. Les Tamalous de Rotomagos, with local volunteers, organize the race, which is closely connected to the surrounding communes rather than a large urban start. Finishers are awarded prizes crafted from local products, contributing to a small-community atmosphere once the forest running concludes.