La sinueuse - Saint-Malo
土 10月 3
La Sinueuse is a Pink October running event held in Saint-Malo, on the Breton coast, offering 5 km and 10 km distances. It is organized by Sinoo, a local association supporting women with cancer, using the event to raise awareness for breast cancer. The race takes place alongside La Malouine, and the entire day is known as Tous en rose, or Everyone in Pink.
Participants start in the center of Paramé, a district of Saint-Malo, and follow the course through the city. The event attracts approximately 4,500 runners and can sell out, creating a strong community atmosphere rather than a small club event. Wearing pink is central to the day's identity, and supporters are encouraged along the route, with planned entertainment throughout the race.
La trego'rose - Tréguier
日 10月 4
La Trégo'rose begins on the quays of Tréguier in Côtes-d'Armor, with untimed running and walking on an October Sunday. It raises funds for medical research against cancer, especially breast cancer. The format is open: men and mixed runners start first, a heritage walk follows, and the women’s race has its own later start. Entry is low-cost, children under 12 participate for free, and the event limits participants to 999.
The running course is a 5 km loop that can be completed once or twice, offering 5 km or 10 km race options. Walkers follow a roughly 9 km route, while the heritage walk provides a slower pace to explore the area around Tréguier. Recent events have attracted about 900 people, including hundreds of walkers, runners, and a smaller group focused on local heritage. Around a hundred volunteers assist with traffic, race openings, crêpes, music, a tombola, registrations, and merchandise at the Wednesday morning market preceding race day.
Foulées réguinoises - Réguiny
土 10月 10
Foulées réguinoises is a local race day in Réguiny, starting in the afternoon with a family atmosphere. Now in its 35th edition, the event features children’s races in the early afternoon before the main runs commence.
The main change this year is the introduction of two nature circuits: a 7 km route and a 14 km route. Runners can choose between a short trail-style outing or a longer one. Each entry includes a charitable contribution, with 1 euro from each registration donated to Des Papillons Pour Louna, an organization supporting a young girl with a rare disease.
La Florin'oz - Saint-Alban
月 10月 19
La Florin'oz is a local outdoor event in Saint-Alban, set in the Flora valley and the town. It offers more than just a race, combining orienteering with gourmet hikes suitable for both children and adults.
The routes are prepared beforehand, with race and hiking formats adapted to various participant levels. The day also features a meal with music, blending a sporting meet with a village gathering. The Flori'Noz association organizes the event, which has a clear charitable aspect: with Hopper's support, it helped fund a sports blade for Ronan Le Bris.
Semi-marathon Saint-Pol-Morlaix
月 11月 9
The Saint-Pol-Morlaix begins at the cathedral in Saint-Pol-de-Léon and finishes 22 km later at the viaduct in Morlaix, Finistère, Brittany. This road race, held annually in November, has been organized since 1973, establishing it as Brittany's oldest race. Although longer than a half marathon, a timing checkpoint at 21.1 km allows participants to record their half-marathon split.
The course requires patience initially, featuring a predominantly uphill first half before transitioning to a more downhill trajectory towards Morlaix. The main 22 km race attracts approximately 3,500 participants. The accompanying 10 km race, from Taulé to Morlaix, can draw even larger numbers, exceeding 5,000 participants. In total, the event accommodates around 9,000 runners across all distances. Locals refer to it as "the race of Brittany," and the starting field is so substantial that it can take nearly four minutes for all runners to begin moving.
Corrida de l'espoir - Loudéac
土 11月 14
The Corrida de l'espoir takes place in Loudéac in November, featuring short road races that support cancer fundraising. The event includes a 5 km race divided into Corri'Men for men and Corri'Dames for women, an open mixed 10 km run under the Corrida de l'espoir title, and a Corrida des petits for children aged 3 to 13.
The race attracts a large local participation, with approximately 1,500 runners, including about 250 children. Funds raised benefit the League Against Cancer and cancer research, the primary objective for the Team de l'Espoir organizers. This group also organizes other running and raid events, such as the Foulées d'Aquarev in April. The Loudéac race has previously featured professional cyclist Nolan Mahoudo as a co-sponsor and starter for the women's 5 km.
La Foetadenn - Saint-Brieuc
月 11月 16
La Foetadenn is a trail-running and walking event held in the Robien area of Saint-Brieuc, Brittany. The start and finish are located in Robien village, near the Octave Brilleaud parking lot. Participants can select from 7, 13, or 22 km trail races, or choose from several hiking routes of 5, 10, 11, 13, and 18 km. This event, in its early editions, attracted over 600 participants and has a cap of 1,400 for the upcoming one. It is organized by the support committee for the Diwan school of Saint-Brieuc, with proceeds benefiting the local Breton-language school.
The routes explore the Saint-Brieuc area, featuring sections along the Gouedic valley and the port of Legue. Runners will encounter coastal air, technical paths, stairs, roots, rocks, and harbor views. The 7 km course is designed for accessibility, mostly rolling with stairs before the finish. The 13 km includes single track, wooden steps, Villa Rohannec'h, and a technical finish. The 22 km course is for experienced runners, with 750 m of elevation gain, a section through Bois Boissel, and a steep climb in Plerin before returning via the port. The hikes extend from Robien to areas like the Gouedic valley, Villa Rohannec'h park, Plerin, Langueux, and the Gouet reservoir, utilizing shuttles for some point-to-point routes.
Trail Urbain de Lannion
水 12月 2
The Trail Urbain de Lannion guides runners through central Lannion and up the 150 steps by the Brélévenez church. This December running event, organized by Lannion Athlétisme, features a city format combining pavement, paths, and significant climbing for its short distance. The program includes youth races of 1000 m and 1300 m, alongside 5 km and 10 km events for older participants. The Stairs Race takes place on Saturday evening, with the 10 km event scheduled for Sunday morning.
The 10 km, known as La Course des Costauds, begins with a brief 400 m loop before proceeding with two 4.8 km loops. Participants will ascend the Brélévenez steps twice before passing through Stanco park. The 5 km, La Course des Pères Noël, utilizes a small city-centre loop and one loop from the 10 km course, concluding at Place du Marchallach. Participants may also opt for the Grand Défi des Marches, combining the Stairs Race with the 10 km, or the Petit Défi des Marches, pairing the Stairs Race with the 5 km. The Brélévenez stairs present a notable challenge, with some runners resorting to walking them, particularly when fatigued.
La Rotte des gobions verts
日 12月 6
La Rotte des gobions verts is a trail-running event in Romillé, Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, scheduled for early December. It features three distances: La Roulante, a 1.6 km inclusive run with a Handisport tag; L’Express, a 9.7 km race focused on the enjoyment of running; and La Légendaire, a 20.5 km option for those seeking a tougher challenge.
The routes traverse varied trails through Breton nature, emphasizing off-road running over a flat city course. The range of distances accommodates diverse participants, from those seeking a short, friendly outing to experienced runners wanting a longer winter trail. The event's location also highlights nearby destinations like Rennes, Saint-Malo, and Carnac, reinforcing its Brittany setting.
Corrida de Noël - Cléguérec
金 12月 18
The Corrida de Noël - Cléguérec is a December road running event held in Cléguérec, a town in Morbihan, Brittany. The primary adult race is approximately 8 km, with 5 km and 10 km options also available for adults, suggesting a multi-distance running event rather than a single-distance race. It is organized by the Cléguérec town hall, and the 8 km race begins in the early evening.
The race takes place in central Cléguérec, featuring a short road course suitable for local participants and visitors seeking a run during the Christmas season. The schedule includes children's races and a laser biathlon tournament preceding the running events. A notable local aspect is the participation of residents from the Foyer de vie in the 5 km race, each accompanied by a staff member. The event also provides live GPS tracking and a fan zone via an app, allowing spectators to monitor runners in real time.
Trail de l'ankou - Ploumilliau
火 1月 26
Trail de l'Ankou takes place in Ploumilliau, offering participants a choice between a 14 km course and a 7.5 km option. This eighth edition saw approximately 300 runners on the longer course and 200 on the shorter one. The race is also part of the Solidarité challenge.
The outcome of the 14 km race was affected by a navigational error near the finish. Cyril Le Nay, who had scouted the course the previous Sunday, took a wrong turn and lost his lead. Cédric Gorgelin, noticing the mistake around the 8 km point, attempted to alert him and ultimately won the race, remarking that Cyril had been the stronger competitor.
Marche nordique de morlaix
日 2月 7
The Marche Nordique de Morlaix is a timed 11.8 km Nordic walk held in February at the Morlaix hippodrome in Langolvas, Finistère, Brittany. Le Léon Trégor Athlétisme organizes the race, which also serves as the Brittany Regional Championship for competitive Nordic walkers.
The course begins with a short opening loop, followed by four larger loops of 2.653 km each. Women start first, with men departing five minutes later. The event counts toward Brittany’s regional Nordic walking challenge and is a qualifier for the French Championship. A competition license is required for podium eligibility, though athletes with a running license are included in the results.