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In Redon, the chestnut season begins with the Mini-Marronnaises, a race for CM1 and CM2 schoolchildren. The City of Redon organizes this event, which gathers about 650 students from public and private schools in Redon and neighboring communities such as Bains-sur-Oust, Sainte-Marie, Saint-Nicolas-de-Redon, Rieux, Allaire, and Saint-Jean-la-Poterie. The route is a 750-meter loop within Redon's historic center. CM1 students complete two laps, and CM2 students complete three, offering the older children a slightly longer course on the same streets. This race has a long local tradition, with over thirty editions held, and it is part of Redon's chestnut season events, alongside a race for adults.

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.

Foulées Nazairiennes is a road race held in mid-October in Saint-Nazaire, a port city in Loire-Atlantique, western France. This city race offers two distances, 5 km and 10 km, suitable for runners seeking a short, fast effort or a standard 10 km road event. The 10 km is the primary event, attracting over 600 runners in the last edition, while the 5 km had more than 200 participants. The event accommodates younger runners, with minimum ages set at 14 or 16 depending on the race, and it incorporates the local slogan: “It’s your turn not to be Naz!”

The Semi-Marathon & 10Km de Saint Jean de Monts is a road race in Saint-Jean-de-Monts, on France's Vendée coast. It offers two distances: a 21.1 km half marathon and a 10 km. The event takes place in October, with registration typically opening in early July. The 10 km is open to runners from the cadet category upwards, and the half marathon is for juniors and older. This allows younger runners to participate in the shorter race. The race is organized by Club Saint Jean de Monts Vendée Triathlon Athlétisme. Although it is a relatively new event, its planned participation grew rapidly from 1,500 runners in the first edition to 3,000 in the second. Licensed FFA athletes must present their current license. Non-licensed runners need to submit a health certificate (PPS) dated within the last three months. Underage runners in the 10 km also require parental consent.

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.

Foulées nazairiennes is a road-running series in Saint-Nazaire, on France’s Atlantic coast, featuring 5 km and 10 km races alongside short school races for CM1 and CM2 pupils. The main starts are scheduled from Boulevard Wilson, with race activities centered around Gymnase Carnot on rue du Traict. ESCO 44 Saint-Nazaire organizes the event, utilizing chip timing for the races. The 10 km is an official individual distance bearing an FFA label, qualifying runners for the French championships. The 5 km is an individual race associated with Pink October. The courses adhere to international road-race rules from the IAAF and FFA. The current circuit is noted locally as very fast, contributing to the elite start area. Over 2,000 runners were expected for the 5 km and 10 km events, which constitute the oldest road race in the Saint-Nazaire area.

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.

Corrida de Guérande is a road race held in the center of Guérande, starting on Rue Thobie. It is an event for local runners, focusing on gathering in the old town rather than a point-to-point route or a stadium. The Saint-Jean-Baptiste college courtyard and gymnasium serve as the runner reception area and race headquarters, creating a compact setup near the start. The races resumed after a two-year interruption, first due to a storm with winds exceeding 120 km/h and then by Covid-19. This restart brought significant relief to organizers and participants.

The Raidlight Vendée Trail takes place in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez on the Vendée coast of western France, typically in early November. This event is a series of trail races, not a single competition, offering multiple distances. Participants can select from a short night run to an ultra-distance course. A common element across all races is the transition from daylight to darkness; runners start in the light and finish after sunset, making headlamps and pacing as crucial as outright speed. The courses traverse coastal and natural landscapes near Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez. Distances offered are approximately 10 km, 20 km, 42 km, and 72 km. The longest route features around 730 metres of elevation gain, and the marathon-equivalent race includes about 490 metres of ascent. Certain years also feature shorter day and night races, a combined event, and races for children. Popularity can be high; one 45 km race sold out over a month in advance, was briefly reopened, and ultimately reached its limit of 180 participants.

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.