Clisson周辺の10Kレース

The 10 km Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre is a road race held in the town centre of Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre, Vendée, with a 5 km race also offered. It suits runners seeking an early-season goal. The 10 km also holds competitive significance as a qualifier for the French championships and the Vendée 10 km championship. The event, organized by Entente Sèvre, has completed 47 editions, establishing it as a long-standing local event. The 5 km course also qualifies participants for the French championships. Each runner receives a local gift, contributing to the day's atmosphere of a small-town club race alongside the championship competition.

La Foulée des Géants is a night race held within Puy du Fou, a historical theme park in Les Épesses, Vendée, western France. Participants can select either a 10 km road race or a 20 km off-road trail, dividing the event into a quicker park course and a more demanding trail choice. The course leverages its unique setting as its primary appeal: runners navigate after dark through the park’s monuments, performance venues, and gardens, deviating from a typical town circuit. The 10 km is designed for a broad range of participants, including regular competitors and recreational runners, while the 20 km offers trail runners a more challenging endeavor. The event embraces Puy du Fou’s medieval and historical ambiance, framing the race as a knightly nocturnal adventure instead of a straightforward run.

Foulées Viikings is a running series in Indre, Loire-Atlantique, organized by Association VIIKINGS and centered on a Viking theme. It offers two nature-course races: MIDGARD, a 5 km event, and ASGARD, a 10 km race for more experienced participants, described in the event’s “warrior” terminology. Registration is handled online, and the races use electronic chip timing. The routes are characterized as varied, pleasant, and bucolic, suggesting a countryside setting rather than an urban one. The event fosters a sense of community and local engagement, with a portion of proceeds supporting a cause. For those not running, guided walks of 7 km or 10 km are available. A notable feature of these walks is a boat crossing on the Loire, referred to as the “drakkar,” before proceeding towards La Montagne and Bouguenais.

Les Foulées Hilairoises is a running event set in nature in Saint-Hilaire-de-Clisson, Loire-Atlantique, using the football stadium as its starting point. The APEL parents' association of the private Saint-Joseph school organizes it, with a program designed for local families and adult runners alike. Adult participants can select a 10 km race, open to those 16 and older, or a 20 km race for runners 18 and up, with the 20 km beginning earlier in the morning. Three children's races are also part of the event. The organization includes online registration and electronic chip timing, giving it the practical character of a well-organized community race.

Les Foulées Siffait is an October trail-running event held in Le Cellier, Loire-Atlantique, starting and finishing at the sports complex on rue de Langförden. La Grande Vadrouille organizes this event as part of Pink October, with each adult registration prompting a donation to breast cancer awareness and research. The event features three primary distances: a race under 10 km, a race of approximately 15 km, and a 30 km format. The route incorporates viewpoints along the Loire River, passes by historic monuments, includes single-track trail sections, and features climbs, positioning it as a local trail day rather than a flat road race. The 30 km course is divided into three distinct loops, with time cutoffs and final rankings determined solely on the last loop. Bib numbers are capped, and two children's races are available for ages 7 to 12, with all proceeds from children's entries donated to the League Against Cancer.

Les Foulées Choletaises is a road race held annually in Cholet, Maine-et-Loire, western France. Centered on a 10 km event in late October, the main race begins around 10:15 AM. The program also features a 5 km race, events for children and juniors, and a handisport category. Les Foulées Choletaises, a local organization, manages the event, which holds a national ranking on the French athletics calendar. The 10 km course consists of two laps through the city and a public park, using the stadium on Rue Jean Bouin as the central point. This course is certified for record attempts, appealing to runners aiming for a fast official time, as well as local club members and novices. Approximately 3,500 runners typically participate in the 10 km, with an additional 500 in the preceding 5 km race. The event's informal motto is “Fais ton Show à Chowlet !”, and race-day photos and videos are posted on its Instagram and Facebook accounts.

Les Foulées Choletaises is a city road race in Cholet, Maine-et-Loire, approximately 60 kilometers from Nantes. It features a fast 10 km race beginning at 10:00 AM from Avenue Anatole Manceau, near the skatepark and the omnisports stadium. A 5 km race for adults is also available. The event typically takes place in late October and has been held annually since 1992. The 10 km race attracts the largest number of participants, with around 3,500 starters in the main event and an additional 500 in the 5 km race during a recent edition. The course remains within the city limits, incorporating sections through public parkland, giving it an urban character rather than a rural one. The event also includes races for children and juniors, with shorter 1.5 km and 2.2 km distances, as well as a handisport category. Its slogan, “Fais ton Show à Chowlet!”, uses wordplay on the local name, while the race is primarily known for its practical appeal: runners visit Cholet in October to achieve a fast 10 km time.

La Virée des Puces is a road race held in Saint-Christophe-du-Ligneron, a town in the Vendée region situated between La Roche-sur-Yon and Challans. Participants can choose from three distances: a semi-marathon, a 10 km, and a 5 km. The 10 km and semi-marathon events hold regional status. The race takes place in autumn, organized by L’ALCSL Section Athlétisme, with Anne-Marie Charrier serving as race director. The 10 km race begins first and is the sole event in the series that accommodates handisport athletes and joëlette teams. The semi-marathon is scheduled for later in the morning. The 5 km offers a shorter route for those preferring the same town-road environment without the full semi-marathon length. Timing utilizes chip bibs, with bib collection available at the sports hall on the morning of the race. The total number of participants is limited to 1,800 across all three races.

The Musca'day Trail is a Sunday-morning race held in the Nantes vineyard, organized by Sud Loire Raid Aventure. Participants can select from at least two distances, 10 km and 23 km, catering to those seeking a shorter off-road challenge and those desiring a longer run through wine country. The race embraces its Muscadet setting post-finish: recovery includes soup, local Muscadet wine, oysters, and a visit from osteopathy students from IdHEO offering care. Now in its tenth edition, the organizers maintain a community atmosphere by publishing race photos in batches and sharing results via Espace Compétition.

DIVA'TRAIL Nocturne à La Varenne is an evening trail run held at the Salle des Hautes Cartelles in La Varenne, Maine-et-Loire. Organized by the Comité des Fêtes de La Varenne as a Trail Off, it operates outside federation rules, meaning no official ranking by speed or time. Participants in the 10 km, 15 km, and 20 km routes start together at 18:00; a headlamp is required for all. The 10 km route is open to those aged 16 and up, featuring approximately 160 m of elevation gain. The courses begin in front of the Salle des Hautes Cartelles and conclude inside the sports hall, offering a village-hall atmosphere for the night race instead of a large stadium finish. The routes are fully marked, primarily on paths with some paved sections, but lack kilometer markers, requiring runners to pace themselves without regular distance cues. Shorter races for children are held around the hall: 500 m for ages 6 to 8 and 1000 m for ages 9 to 11. Aid stations do not provide disposable cups, so participants must bring their own flask, folding cup, or bottle. Finishers of the three main races receive a hot meal served indoors.