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La Foulée Croisienne is a trail race in La Croix-Valmer, a village in the Var department on France’s Mediterranean coast. It takes place in mid-February and offers runners two off-road options: a 12 km trail and a 21.0975 km half-marathon. Both courses are single-loop trails set in nature, emphasizing hills and outdoor running over a flat road race. The shorter course, the more popular choice, ascends 336 metres, while the half-marathon course climbs 761 metres. The last edition attracted over 100 participants, marking it as a small local event rather than a large-scale race.

La Foulée Croisienne is a nature trail race held in La Croix-Valmer, located in the Var region of the French Riviera. Typically occurring in mid-February, it offers participants two distance options: a 12 km trail featuring approximately 330 to 336 meters of elevation gain, or a 21 km route with around 760 to 761 meters of climbing. This event, organized by the Sports Department of La Croix-Valmer, boasts a long tradition, having completed over three dozen editions. Both courses primarily traverse La Croix-Valmer, with brief extensions into Gassin, Cogolin, and Cavalaire-sur-Mer. The race commences in front of the town hall, proceeding through areas like Le Graffonier, Bagueirede, and the Hauts de Peinier, before returning via Les Rochers Blancs and the reservoirs. The finish line is situated before the elementary school, meaning the race starts and concludes within the village itself, not at a distant trailhead.

The Semi-marathon des Hameaux is a road race in Pierrefeu-du-Var, offering a traditional 21.1 km half marathon and a 10 km race. Located in Provence Verte, near the Massif des Maures, it provides runners with an asphalt course suitable for both licensed competitors and recreational participants. The courses follow the roads around the commune, winding past vineyards, the plains of the Var, and the small hamlets near the village. The route profile combines flat, fast sections with moderate climbs, making it appropriate for runners assessing their fitness over an official distance, as well as those seeking a challenging hilly course entirely on pavement.

The Semi-marathon et 10km de Hyères is a road race held in Hyères, a town in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur in southern France. The event includes three distances: 5 km, 10 km, and a half marathon of 21.0975 km. It typically takes place in mid-March. The routes are very flat, making the event suitable for first-time racers and those seeking a steady pace. The course winds between the seafront and the town streets, offering runners both coastal and urban sections instead of a simple out-and-back route. The half marathon is a long-standing local race, and the overall event attracts over 2,000 participants across all distances. It holds a bronze label from the French Athletics Federation, indicating a well-organized road race.

The Nature Le Val trail-running event begins at Place Louis Fournier in Le Val, a village within the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur. Organized by the commune, this spring event offers five race formats with a total participant limit of approximately 280. The formats include a 21 km race, a 10 km race, a 10 km cani-cross, a 10 km walk, and a children's race named Course des Fontaines. The primary 21 km course involves a 1,000-meter elevation gain, marking it as the most challenging option. The 10 km race and cani-cross each feature a 250-meter climb. The routes traverse paths within the Var hills, with the longer race ascending to higher elevations of the local landscape. The event fosters a practical community spirit: walkers have a dedicated 10 km format, children compete in a 1,600-meter race, the cani-cross adheres to canine sports federation regulations, and all proceeds, along with sponsor contributions, support an ecological cause.