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The Grand Raid de Camargue is an annual off-road race held in the Camargue, a wetland region in southern France. Runners are permitted access to this protected natural land only once per year. It is a nature race, distinct from city road events, and requires a PPS health certificate for entry. The organizers also supply a welcome booklet for participants and their companions. The race begins with a start behind horses, then proceeds towards the sea via private beach access. The course crosses salt pans with pink water, dikes, water crossings, and rocky terrain. Flamingos are often visible near the route, and the finish line is located within traditional Camargue arenas.

LA TOU'RUN is a trail running event held in La Tour-d'Aigues. The race village and bib pickup are located at Place Jean Jaurès, in front of the Château. Three timed trail routes are offered: a 10 km with 200 meters of elevation gain, a 16 km with 370 meters, and a 21 km with 530 meters. The 16 km and 21 km races begin in the morning, followed by the 10 km and the walking options. Additionally, a solidarity walk of 6 or 10 km is available between La Tour-d'Aigues and La Bastidonne, with reduced prices for children. All proceeds benefit Institut du Sein Marseille Provence, giving the event a charitable purpose. Awards are presented to the top three men and women in each race. Each female participant receives a rose, and a buffet with drinks awaits runners at the finish. Advance registration is required, as on-site sign-ups are not permitted and places are limited.

Course des Châteaux du Puy-Sainte-Réparade is a new race series held within the wine estates surrounding Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade, north of Aix-en-Provence. Participants can select a 10 km race or a 21 km race, with a 6 km option for walkers. The routes are not flat road loops; the short race involves approximately 170 meters of climbing, the 21 km race about 340 meters, and the walk includes about 120 meters of ascent. Starts are from Gymnase Cosec on avenue du Stade, with the longer race commencing first, followed by the shorter race, and then the walk. The course consists of roughly half trails and vineyards, and half roads, providing a countryside trail character distinct from a typical town run. It passes through Château de Fonscolombe, Château Paradis, Château La Coste, and Tour Campanets. A key attraction is the access granted to wine domains not usually open to the public. The local club KM 610 established the event with backing from the town hall, following a significant absence of competitive running in the Puy-Sainte-Réparade countryside. Demand was immediate, with all 800 bibs sold by late May. Organizer Max Bajolle cited the route, varied distances, artistic elements, and engagement with younger runners via social media as contributing factors.

L'Alpi Trail de Pichauris is a trail-running weekend in Allauch, near Marseille in the Bouches-du-Rhône. Held in early November, it offers runners several options in the hills, with short trail distances of approximately 12 km and 21 km, longer routes around 44 km, and an ultra option of about 82 to 85 km. The event also features relay formats and contributes to the UTMB Index, attracting both casual off-road runners and those pursuing challenging mountain objectives. The routes traverse the Pichauris Regional Park and the Garlaban massif, utilizing dirt trails instead of asphalt. Runners ascend hills associated with Marcel Pagnol, cross valleys, pass through Provençal garrigue, and gain views over the bay of Marseille. The terrain incorporates mountain and cliff sections, making even the shorter races more than a simple countryside jog. The event has welcomed nature-loving runners since 2015, providing options suitable for initial trail attempts and demanding enough for experienced ultra runners.

The Semi-Marathon et 10 km de la Durance is a road race held in November in Charleval-en-Provence, located in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of southern France. Participants can select either a 21.1 km half marathon or a 10 km race. Both are promoted as fast courses, with the 10 km specifically designed for those aiming for a personal best. Participation is limited to 1,100 runners, making it a select event rather than a large-scale city race. The course traces the Durance riverbanks through a Provençal landscape of open fields, garrigue, and olive groves, with mountains visible in the distance. The half marathon is presented as the more challenging performance option, while the undulating 10 km offers a shorter distance with potential for record-breaking times. As a relatively new event, its primary appeal lies in straightforward, fast road running in rural Provence, under the gentle November sun, with a smaller field than typically seen at major mass participation races.

The Course du Bailli begins at the Gymnase de la Seigneurie in Saint-Cannat. The morning features 7 km, 11.5 km, and 21 km foot races. This event includes both running and walking options for the 7 km and 11.5 km distances, distinguishing it from a single-distance road race. Separate races are organized for children aged 6-8 and 9-10. The event supports La Maison de Gardanne, a palliative care facility, with all profits directed to it. The prior edition generated close to EUR6,000, underscoring the race's charitable aim. Runners, walkers, families, and children gather at the event's central location in Saint-Cannat. Registration is managed via Kms.fr, and information can be found on the race's Facebook page and the Saint-Cannat municipal website.

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.

Run In Marseille is a road race series in Marseille, France, held near the end of March. It offers runners four distances: 6 km, 10 km, a half marathon, or the full 42.195 km marathon. The full marathon can be completed individually or as a three-person relay, meaning the longest distance is not exclusive to solo participants. The half marathon covers the standard 21.0975 km distance. The longer races begin at the MUCEM, adjacent to Marseille’s waterfront museum and near the Old Port. The 6 km route goes from the Prado beaches to the Old Port, and the 10 km starts on Avenue du Prado, also finishing at the Old Port. The event is designed for participants to see Marseille on foot, using the race distances to link the beaches, main avenues, the museum area, and the historic harbor within a city that has a long Mediterranean past.

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.