La vert'Olonne 2026

La vert'Olonne is a trail-running event in Les Sables d'Olonne, on the Vendée coast in western France, with races set within the Forêt domaniale des Sables d'Olonne. It typically takes place in mid-October and provides short, middle, and longer trail options, usually around 5 km, 10 km, and 20 km, along with a canicross race for runners accompanied by dogs. The start and finish are located within the grounds of the Salle municipale Paul Bobet on Rue des Granges, centering the event at a local sports hall instead of a large city race village. The courses are characterized as sea-and-nature trails, aligning with the Olonne environment: forest paths near the Atlantic coast of the town, with distances suitable for both novice trail runners and those seeking a more extended run. The 10 km is the most popular choice, with previous fields exceeding 300 participants, while the 5 km and 20 km have each attracted over 100 runners. Practical aspects are emphasized: bibs are collected at the venue, timing employs electronic chips, and parking is directed to areas approximately one kilometre from the start, including Plage des Granges and Rue des Gabelous, away from Rue des Granges.