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Les foulées pluguffanaises is a 21 km trail race in Pluguffan, Finistère, Brittany, scheduled for November with the specific date to be confirmed. This event is a trail race, not a road race, and its distance is similar to a half-marathon but run off-road. The published route is 21 km with over 250 metres of elevation gain, indicating a rolling course rather than a flat, fast one. The listing does not include information on traditions, past winners, or participant numbers, suggesting it is a local Breton trail event offering a single short-trail race in Pluguffan.

The Semi-Marathon du Finistère is a late-winter road race held in Telgruc-sur-Mer, located on Brittany’s Crozon peninsula. The event features a half marathon and a 10K, alongside Nordic walking and shorter children’s races. This setup caters to club runners, casual participants, walkers, and families. The course winds through the town and along the coast, incorporating the cliffs, granite formations, sea air, and the exposed Breton weather. The race was established to honor the rugged beauty of the Finistère coast. Its initial edition quickly gained recognition, with over 4,000 participants anticipated and accounts of particularly challenging conditions during the 10K.

The Dz Urban Trail - Douarnenez is an urban trail event held in Douarnenez. Participants can choose between a 18.5 km run for a longer distance or a 9 km run for a shorter option. An 8 km walk is also available, making the event accessible to more than just runners. The Termaji's are the organizers. In the most recent edition, participation was nearly balanced between walkers and runners, with 372 walkers and 370 runners. The event benefits Vaincre les maladies lysosomales; the organizers committed to donating EUR1 per participant, ultimately rounding up their contribution to EUR1,000 for the association.

La Solidaire de Brest begins and ends at Port du Moulin Blanc in Brest, a major port city in Finistère on France's Brittany coast. This road-running event offers a 5 km, 10 km, and half marathon, alongside a 5 km walk suitable for children and adults. The race typically takes place in late March or early spring, having been held annually since 2017. Its name reflects its purpose: the event supports charitable causes, with various associations benefiting each year. All courses are single loops, with the half marathon measuring the standard 21.0975 km. Participants will pass Océanopolis near the start and then run along beaches and through the port, with numerous boats visible. The longer races incorporate natural and forest trails, ensuring the course extends beyond city streets and waterfront areas. Handisport categories are featured, team participation is possible for all distances, and individuals unable to attend in person can join virtually via STRAVA.

The Semi-Marathon Locronan-Plogonnec-Quimper is a road race held in March in Finistère, Brittany, offering two primary distances. The half marathon runs from Locronan through Plogonnec to Quimper, and a 10 km race goes from Le Croëzou to Quimper. These courses are designed for fast running, not arduous climbs; the half marathon has an elevation gain of 89 m and a loss of 239 m, while the 10 km gains 43 m and loses 129 m, featuring a 4 km downhill section. The half marathon is FFA certified, making it the sole certified half marathon in Finistère, allowing participants to qualify for the French championships. The course begins in a village designated as one of France's most beautiful, proceeds through the countryside of Plogonnec and Le Croëzou, and becomes more verdant and forested before concluding in Quimper, the capital of Cornouaille. The finish line is situated on the Odet quays, near Saint-Corentin Cathedral, placing the end of the race in the historic city center rather than a nondescript sports facility. The event attracts runners from all over France, with previous half marathon fields exceeding 2,000 participants and the 10 km drawing over 1,000. Additionally, free youth races for ages 7 to 15 are available, along with entertainment at the start and finish, and post-race crêpes.

The Breizh Oxygène Trail begins in Plounéventer, a village in Finistère, western Brittany. It provides several trail races instead of a single road race distance. Participants can select from three courses: a 21 km race featuring 550 meters of elevation gain, a 10.5 km race with 220 meters of climbing, and a 6.5 km option that includes 35 meters of ascent. The courses traverse the countryside surrounding Plounéventer, including wooded paths and open meadows. The longest race presents a more challenging, hilly trail experience, while the middle and shorter distances cater to those seeking a less demanding off-road run. The entry fees are set at 10 EUR for the 21 km, 8 EUR for the 10.5 km, and 6 EUR for the 6.5 km.