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The Semi-Marathon de Beaufort en Anjou is a road running event held in early October in Beaufort-en-Vallée, Maine-et-Loire, within France’s Pays de la Loire region. The primary event is a half marathon, complemented by shorter races: les petites foulées (approximately 5.6 km) and les foulées (approximately 9.7 km). An intermediate race of about 10.5 km is also listed on some entry pages. Additionally, walkers can participate in an 11 km Nordic walk, ensuring the day caters to more than just half marathon runners. The half marathon begins as a loop from Place Notre Dame, starting near the Notre Dame church. The course departs Beaufort-en-Vallée, passing through Gée and Mazé, following the Couesnon river. It incorporates small bridges, roads, paths, woods, and forest sections surrounding the town. Runners will see the ruins of Beaufort Castle and head towards the Château de Montgeoffroy de Montmirail, weaving local heritage into a largely rural route. The region is also known for poularde à l’angevine, a local chicken dish, offering a more regional post-race meal than the typical pasta.

Golden Trail Saint-Roch is a trail-running weekend in Saint-Roch, in Indre-et-Loire, usually held in late October. The format is compact but busy: six races across two days, with two night races on Saturday evening and four races on Sunday morning. Runners can choose a long 40 km trail, a 24 km short trail, 13 km and 8 km short trail options, plus night races over 13 km and 8 km. The courses use the paths around Saint-Roch rather than city streets. The 13 km night route is described as playful and rural, with two stream crossings and single-track sections, so headlamps and reflective clothing are required. TREK TOURS ENDURANCE organizes the event, and the site includes aid stations, showers, and changing rooms. The race also sits inside the departmental trail challenge, which gives local club runners and regular trail racers another reason to line up alongside runners choosing one of the shorter distances.

Festicap - Marathon de Guecelard takes place in late October in Guecelard, a town in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, near Le Mans. The 42.195 km marathon is the only one held in Sarthe. The event also offers shorter races: 4.25 km, 11 km, and a half marathon. The event accommodates various participants, including a walking option, children’s and junior races, a relay, and an Ekiden. The course follows town roads, park paths, and forest trails. Hundreds of runners from across France, including locals, those from Le Mans and the Paris region, and visitors from Belgium, participate.

Trail de la Rose is a late-autumn trail running event held in Antran, in France's Vienne region, organized by Les Gazelles d'ANTRAN. The race now features four distances: 9.5 km, 18 km, 27 km, and 42 km, with the longest option providing a full marathon-style trail distance. The climbs are significant but not extreme: 160 m of elevation gain on the 9.5 km route, 420 m on the 18 km, and 650 m on both the 27 km and 42 km courses. A walking option is available for the 9.5 km route, with on-site registration. The routes traverse the countryside surrounding Antran, including sections along the Vienne river, through forest tracks, over rolling hills, and on paths and singletrack. The 18 km and 27 km races begin with the same first 6 km as the other courses, an opening section that includes the côte de la Rose, the climb that inspired the event's name. The 18 km route incorporates minimal road, offering a genuine nature trail feel. This event is in its tenth edition and accommodates various participants, from short-trail runners and walkers to those tackling the 42 km course. Strict entry requirements include a PPS health prevention certificate or an athletics license; standard medical certificates are not accepted.

The Course de Talcy is a road race held in Talcy, a village in Loir-et-Cher within the Centre-Val de Loire region. The event offers a 10.5 km race with a maximum elevation gain of 36 metres, alongside a half marathon. The half marathon begins at 09:15, followed by the 10.5 km race at 09:50. The Association des Amis du château et du moulin de Talcy organizes the event, linking it closely to the village’s château and mill, distinguishing it from a large-scale race operation. The available information suggests a local road event, with clear distances, moderate elevation on the 10.5 km course, and a setting in rural Loir-et-Cher.

Ekiden de Tourraine is a team relay race held in the center of Tours, France, typically in late March. Rather than a single runner completing a full marathon, team members collectively cover 42.195 km on the urban roads of the capital of Indre-et-Loire. The event format is a single 42.195 km loop, with the day focused on relay dynamics instead of a solo marathon. It accommodates mixed teams and runners of varying abilities, and the finish is a shared experience for teammates in a city offering convenient post-race locations like Saint-Gatien Cathedral and the Loire River.

The Semi-Marathon Jean-Paul Cardineau is a city road race held in Châtellerault, located in the Vienne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It takes place in late March and features a 10 km race and a half marathon covering 21.0975 km, with a handisport category available. The event, also known as La Réunion des Points Cardinaux, is a long-standing race in Vienne. The courses are flat, confined to the commune of Châtellerault and its surroundings, and offer runners scenic views. The local description calls it a true running party within the city.

The Marathon de Chinon begins and ends on Quai Danton, situated on the left bank of the Vienne river, with the Royal Fortress visible. This spring race, held in Chinon within France's Touraine region, offers three distances: a marathon, a half marathon, and a 10 km. The marathon and half marathon are officially measured and serve as qualifying events; the half marathon holds a Bronze Label, and the 10 km is an official race. The marathon consists of two 21.1 km circuits, while the half marathon completes one circuit and the 10 km follows a significant portion of the same path. The course is notably flat, with no recorded positive elevation gain for the marathon or half marathon. It winds past vineyards, the medieval town, the Vienne riverbanks, the greenway, and the historic center. The marathon village, located at Espace Rabelais, emphasizes local products and the social aspect of the event. This race is in its early stages, having only reached its fourth edition.

The Marathon de Cheverny begins at the Château de Cheverny in Loir-et-Cher, located in the Loire Valley. The main road races are structured around a marathon, half marathon, marathon duo, and a 10km event. This same event weekend also features the Trail des Châteaux de la Loire, offering 63km, 35km, and 14km trail runs, alongside children's races and a walking tour. Approximately 7,000 runners participate annually, creating a sense of a wide-ranging running festival rather than just a single-distance marathon. The routes traverse the Sologne forest and wine country, guiding participants past vineyards, wine cellars, and sections near the châteaux of Chambord, Cheverny, and Beauregard. Cheverny includes a detail related to Tintin: Hergé based the Château de Cheverny on the model for Marlinspike Hall, Captain Haddock's residence. The event emphasizes local food and wine, with aid stations offering regional specialties, Cheverny and Cour-Cheverny wines, local products, music along the course, and many participants in costume. Its inclusion in the Challenge de la convivialité reflects the atmosphere; the weekend is as much about dining, socializing, and enjoying the château surroundings as it is about competitive racing.

Cheverny now attracts so many runners that entries can sell out months ahead, and organizers are choosing a cap over chasing bigger numbers. The Marathon du Pays des Chateaux - Cheverny is an early-April race weekend in Loir-et-Cher, in France's Loire Valley, featuring a road marathon, half marathon, trail races, and a four-person marathon relay. Courir a Saint-Gervais organizes the event, and the field has grown from about 4,800 to around 7,000 participants in only a few editions. The organizers state this is about the limit: roughly 15,000 people passed through bib pickup and awards, and they prefer to protect the experience rather than push toward 10,000 runners. Prices range from approximately 48 to 68 euros, which contributes to the race's appeal for runners seeking something simpler and more affordable. The marathon is closely linked to the chateau country around Cheverny. The route is being adjusted to include more forest running, remove a short loop within Cheverny, and use a first loop in the castle park followed by another section alongside the castle. It also passes Troussay, one of the smallest castles in the Loire region. The organizers intend to allocate more space to the trails, marathon, and relay, while reducing the half marathon following a sharp increase in demand. A 42 km Maratrail is also planned, starting from Chaumont castle and connecting locations such as Madon, Cheverny, Beauregard, and Chambord. The field includes quick marathoners around the 2:40 mark to slower runners who may soon have pace groups near 4:45 and 5:00.

The Marathon de Cheverny and trail des châteaux de la Loire is a race weekend held in Cheverny, within Loire château country, featuring both road marathon and trail running events. The trail races, also known as Trail du Pays des Châteaux, are offered in 63 km, 35 km, and 10 km distances, accommodating runners seeking a short off-road race or a longer challenge. The event has run for over twenty editions. Recently, the trail races demonstrated increased competitiveness. With consistent routes and similar weather conditions, the winning times for the 63 km were reduced by approximately 30 minutes, the 35 km by nine minutes, and the 10 km by seven minutes. Race director Pascal Nourrisson attributed this to a stronger field of participants. Local runners Pierre Richer and Julie Chevallier performed notably; Richer completed the 63 km in 4:48:51 and finished the marathon distance in under three hours.