ナント周辺の10Kレース

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.

La Foulée des Géants is a night race held within Puy du Fou, a historical theme park in Les Épesses, Vendée, western France. Participants can select either a 10 km road race or a 20 km off-road trail, dividing the event into a quicker park course and a more demanding trail choice. The course leverages its unique setting as its primary appeal: runners navigate after dark through the park’s monuments, performance venues, and gardens, deviating from a typical town circuit. The 10 km is designed for a broad range of participants, including regular competitors and recreational runners, while the 20 km offers trail runners a more challenging endeavor. The event embraces Puy du Fou’s medieval and historical ambiance, framing the race as a knightly nocturnal adventure instead of a straightforward run.

The 10 km Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre is a road race held in the town centre of Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre, Vendée, with a 5 km race also offered. It suits runners seeking an early-season goal. The 10 km also holds competitive significance as a qualifier for the French championships and the Vendée 10 km championship. The event, organized by Entente Sèvre, has completed 47 editions, establishing it as a long-standing local event. The 5 km course also qualifies participants for the French championships. Each runner receives a local gift, contributing to the day's atmosphere of a small-town club race alongside the championship competition.

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.

The Trail entre Loire et Vignes takes place at the Savennières stadium in Maine-et-Loire, with a mid-October schedule featuring three trail races and a children’s run. Adult participants can select routes ranging from approximately 11 to 32 kilometers, accommodating local runners seeking a shorter countryside race and those prepared for a longer trail challenge. The longest course involves around 350 meters of elevation gain, while the middle and shorter routes are less demanding with approximately 150 and 80 meters of gain, respectively. The children’s race is free for participants aged 8 to 12 and is limited to 50 entrants. The courses are single-loop trail races winding through the Loire and vineyard landscape surrounding Savennières, a village more recognized for its wine production than large-scale road running events. The 32 km race includes a checkpoint at 16 km; runners reaching this point after two hours are rerouted to the shorter Coteaux course. The event was established by individuals passionate about both running and local heritage, and it maintains a community atmosphere with hundreds of participants in the main races. Each year, the event benefits sick children, and one euro from each entry fee is donated to a Pink October charity. Participants are required to provide their own cup for aid stations.

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.

The Trail de la Vallée de l'Yon is a trail running event held in mid-October in Rosnay, Vendée, western France. It offers several short-to-middle-distance options, ranging from 5.5 km to 32 km, alongside walking routes of 12 km and 20 km. The longer races feature significant local elevation gains: the 10 km has 197 m of ascent, the 17.5 km has 381 m, and the 32 km reaches 624 m. The 32 km is the most popular distance, and the previous edition saw over 100 participants. The courses traverse paths and trails through the Vendée bocage alongside the Yon river, passing through woods, meadows, and hillsides. A section also winds through the Rosnay vineyard area, part of the Fiefs Vendéens wine region. The event is organized by volunteers, maintaining a community atmosphere: all participants receive a memento, each race includes a prize draw, and one euro from each entry fee supports a humanitarian or charitable cause.

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.