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Les foulées de la presse de la Manche is a local running event in Cherbourg-Octeville, in Normandy’s Cotentin area, scheduled for November. It is organized by La Presse de la Manche, the local daily newspaper based in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, giving the race a distinct community-paper identity over a large commercial race feel. The program features short distances, from children’s races of 1.5 km and 2 km to adult options of 3.5 km, 5 km, 6 km, and the 7 km Course la populaire. The mini-pousse race is free, another youth race costs 2 euros, and the event recently had just over 1,100 participants, indicating a broad local field of families, school-age runners, casual runners, and people seeking a manageable race day close to town.

Foulées saint-loises takes place in Saint-Lô, featuring an 8.070 km run starting at Place du Champ de Mars. This main race is for junior and adult men and women, with a limit of 250 participants. The event also offers Nordic walking and several youth races, positioning it as a local running gathering rather than a standalone road race. The Nordic walk covers just under 5 km with a 100-person cap and requires paid entry. The children’s races are free and divided by age: 950 m for the youngest, 1.350 km for Poussins-Poussines, 2.130 km for Benjamins-Benjamines, 2.550 km for Minimes, and 3.750 km for Cadets-Cadettes. Approaching its fiftieth edition, the series feels like a long-standing Saint-Lô tradition, accommodating walkers, school-age runners, club juniors, and adults within the same event.

Les Galopades de Tourlaville is a series of road races held in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, within the Manche department of Normandy. Taking place in early December, its slogan translates to “Run before the holiday garlands go up.” Race distances range from 750 m to 7 km, making the event suitable for children, casual runners, and adults seeking a brief winter road race instead of a long-distance event. The routes combine urban stretches with more natural areas of the locale, offering participants a view of Cherbourg and the Normandy coast near the Manche. The 7 km race is the primary event, with the 5 km providing a shorter road option for adults. Younger participants have dedicated races: 2.6 km for Benjamins and Minimes, 1.3 km for Poussins and Poussines, and 750 m for the youngest, éveil-athlé children.

Les Galopades is a running event in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, Manche, Normandy, held on a Sunday in December. AS Tourlaville Athlétisme organizes it, featuring short road distances: three children’s races, followed by a 5 km and a 7 km for older runners. The morning begins with the youngest runners covering 750 m, then 1.3 km, then 2.6 km, before the adult races commence late morning. The field is local and approachable rather than large, with just under 400 participants recorded recently. It presents as a club-led community race offering sufficient distance options for children, beginners, and regular runners seeking a brief winter effort.

Corrida de Noël - Carentan is a Christmas road race held in Carentan-les-Marais, located in the Manche department of Normandy. It functions as a festive local gathering, encouraging participants to wear Christmas colors or costumes. Beyond the main adult race, the day's events include Nordic walking, youth races, and a school challenge. The primary running distances are approximately 7.5 km and 10 km, suitable for both novice runners and more experienced racers. The course winds through the streets of Carentan. Local accounts mention that some sections are quite narrow, contributing to a close, town-center atmosphere rather than an expansive open-road feel. Athlétisme Carentan Sportif Club organizes the event with assistance from the town hall. The local club actively participates, with many of its members competing. For a town race, participation can be substantial, with over a thousand participants in certain years and strong turnout for the adult race.

The Corrida de l'Avent is a night road race held in Martinvast, a village in Normandy's Manche department. It takes place around mid-December as part of the local "Avant l'Avent" theme. The primary races are short: 6.4 km for the men's and women's Elite fields, and approximately 5.4 km for the Populaire race. This format suits runners seeking a brief winter effort over a long-distance challenge. Costumes are encouraged, positioning the event as much about enjoyment as competitive running. The course follows an illuminated circuit through the village, with participants starting after dark under streetlights. Children and teenagers compete in their own races first, ranging from 620 m for the youngest to 2.6 km for older juniors; these youth races are free. The adult races require either a valid competitive sports license or a medical certificate, a common requirement for French road races. Martinvast Festivités organizes the event, and the community atmosphere contributes to its appeal: every finisher receives a gift, the top three Elite men and women receive prizes, and spectators can purchase hot drinks and crepes during the races.

Les Galopades de Noël is a night-time Christmas road run in Bayeux, Normandy. The start and finish are at Place aux Pommes in the town centre. Stade Athlétique Bayeusain and the City of Bayeux organise this event, designed as a family gathering rather than a competition for times. The runs are not timed, there is no ranking, and no medical certificate is required. The programme features children’s runs of 700 m, 1.4 km, and 2.5 km, a 5.2 km run for those aged 15 and over, and a walk. The atmosphere is as important as the distance. Participants line up dressed as elves, Santas, Mrs Clauses, walking presents, and characters like Olaf from Frozen. Large mascots also appear at the start. The event marks the end-of-year holiday period in Bayeux, drawing about 1,800 participants, from young children to adults. Place aux Pommes serves as its historic starting point, and adult entry includes a small charity donation.

The Course Nature de la Baie d'Isigny is a trail race series in Isigny-sur-Mer, Normandy, offering two distances: 10.5 km and 17 km. It takes place in February, beginning in the morning before the town hall, and is organized by the Association des Marathoniens d'Isigny sur Mer. The event has a limit of 500 participants for both races combined, and uses chip timing. The routes are approximately 90% off-road, crossing countryside, the sea edge, dikes, polders, and paths within the Norman bocage. The 10.5 km race is named Les Sentiers du Caramel, and the 17 km race is called Les "dix-huitres" Kilomètres du Caïeu, referencing local oysters. The 17 km race includes a cutoff at the 12 km mark; runners reaching this point after 1 hour and 25 minutes will not be classified. Awards are presented to the top three overall finishers and the first finisher in each category. Prizes consist of local products, including oysters, caramels, and camemberts.

The Trail des bords de Vire begins and ends in Pont-Hébert, located on the towpath alongside the Vire river, north of Saint-Lô in Manche. This spring trail-running event features three timed races: a 27 km course with 400 m elevation gain, a 13 km course with 250 m elevation gain, and a free 1.5 km children’s race. The longer races offer adult participants a choice between a substantial half-day trail effort or a shorter local competition. The children’s run ensures the event is suitable for families. The Association Trail des bords de Vire organizes the race. Bib pickup occurs in the village. Awards are presented by category. Adult runners have access to refreshment points, and the finish area provides practical amenities including galettes, sausages, fries, and a drinks stand.