MARCHE DES VERRIERS

Marche des Verriers is a road race held in Passavant-la-Rochère, a village in Haute-Saône, eastern France's Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. Taking place in mid-September, it offers runners distances of 5 km, 11 km, or 18 km, with the 18 km being the most frequently chosen. The race highlights its local glassmaking heritage with the phrase “a challenge carved from glass,” referencing La Rochère, the site of France’s oldest continuously operating art glassworks. The courses follow country roads through natural scenery, differing from a typical urban race, making the event suitable for regular runners and those seeking outdoor activity. Post-race, participants can visit local sites including the Château de Ray-sur-Saône, the Mille Étangs region, and the ceramics museum at La Rochère. The race's character stems from this blend of straightforward country running and the village's glassmaking tradition.