{"id":4044,"date":"2024-03-13T11:24:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T10:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rochelets.plune.fr\/the-loire-atlantique-running-calendar\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T16:18:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T15:18:54","slug":"the-loire-atlantique-running-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rochelets.com\/en\/the-loire-atlantique-running-calendar\/","title":{"rendered":"The Loire-Atlantique running calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you a running fan who likes to run during the vacations? Would you like to measure yourself against other athletes? Trail, half, marathon, find out all about the best running events to do in 2024 in Loire-Atlantique (44).  <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochelets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/course-a-pied-44.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rochelets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/course-a-pied-44.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.rochelets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/course-a-pied-44-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rochelets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/course-a-pied-44-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.rochelets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/course-a-pied-44-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">APRIL<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Abalone Nantes Marathon<\/h3>\n\n<p>Start the 42nd edition of the Abalone Marathon de Nantes.  <strong>France&#8217;s fifth-largest marathon in terms of participants, it&#8217;s also one of the oldest.<\/strong>  After a start in the Nave des Machines de l&#8217;\u00cele, runners head up to Parc de Proc\u00e9, Place Graslin and Place Royale, before skirting the Erdre and discovering the \u00cele de Versailles. The route then leads to the Cathedral and the Ch\u00e2teau des Ducs de Bretagne, before rejoining the banks of the Loire. Information and registration at<a href=\"https:\/\/marathondenantes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> www.marathondenantes.com<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date: April 20 and April 21<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Departure : Nantes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distance: Marathon \/ Half \/ 10.5 km<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MAY<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Nature de la Presqu&#8217;\u00cele<\/h3>\n\n<p>Running Club Croisicais Le Croisic is organizing two <strong>timed nature races <\/strong>between land and sea on the coastal and inland paths of the peninsula. Two events are on the program: the Presqu&#8217;\u00eele (14.3 km) and the Pierre Longue (8 km). Information and registration at <a href=\"https:\/\/timepulse.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.timepulse.fr<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date: May 19<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Departure : Le Croisic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distance: 14.3 km, 8 km<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JUNE<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Les Foul\u00e9es de Bretagne<\/h3>\n\n<p>Rendezvous in the center of Nantes for this 13.5 km <strong>urban trail <\/strong>. On the program? An exceptional setting on the banks of the Loire, with a start to the sound of bagado\u00f9. The route takes in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochelets.com\/une-journee-a-nantes-activites-incontournables\">Ch\u00e2teau des Ducs de Bretagne, the \u00cele de Nantes, the Machines de l&#8217;\u00cele<\/a>, the Hangar \u00e0 bananes, the Butte Sainte-Anne, the Jardin extraordinaire and the Chantenay district.   <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date and time to be confirmed (late June)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Departure: Nantes (cours Saint-Andr\u00e9)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distance: 13.5 km<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JULY<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10 km Courir \u00e0 Pornic<\/h3>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochelets.com\/camping-pornic\">Pornic&#8217; <\/a>s famous race is back this summer! A 10.6 km seaside course, with <strong>views of the harbour and Pornic castle<\/strong>, a remarkable passage through the<strong> Ria garden <\/strong>and&#8230; and three times <strong>up the rue de la Source <\/strong>(400 metres at 6%!). Around 800 runners are expected at the start. Registration at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timepulse.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.timepulse.fr.<\/a>   <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date: July 21<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start: Quai l&#8217;Herminier, Pornic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distance: 10.6 km, 3 km (for 12\/15 year-olds)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AUGUST<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Les Foul\u00e9es Micheloises<\/h3>\n\n<p>Come and enjoy a unique experience in Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef, the birthplace of the famous galette of the same name! A unique opportunity to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochelets.com\/camping-saint-michel-chef-chef\">discover Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef<\/a> and the surrounding area on a picturesque route that&#8217;s <strong>one-third road, one-third path and one-third beach<\/strong>. The breathtaking views over the Loire estuary and the ocean are well worth the detour! Last year&#8217;s event attracted over 600 participants. Information and registration at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timepulse.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.timepulse.fr.<\/a>    <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dates: August 4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start : Saint Michel Chef Chef<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distance: 10 km, 5 km<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Les Foul\u00e9es des Dunes<\/h3>\n\n<p>After the beach and stairs of Gohaud in St-Michel, <strong>come and rub shoulders with the dunes and forest of Saint-Brevin<\/strong>. It&#8217;s all part of the summer sports program. Taking full advantage of the characteristics of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochelets.com\/saint-brevin-les-pins-et-ses-8-kilometres-de-plage\">the Plage de l&#8217;Oc\u00e9an in Saint-Brevin-les-Pins<\/a>, the Foul\u00e9es des Dunes takes place in a preserved natural setting. A unique race in the Loire-Atlantique region on a varied course: hard sand, soft sand in the dunes, bark paths, wooden decking&#8230; Information and registration at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fouleesdesdunes.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.fouleesdesdunes.fr.<\/a>    <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date: August 15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start: Saint-Brevin l&#8217;Oc\u00e9an beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distance: 10 km, 5 km<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><strong>Where to stay?<\/strong> Make the most of a sporting weekend by booking your accommodation at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochelets.com\/\">campsite in Saint Brevin les Pins<\/a>. Contact the Les Rochelets campsite team on 02 40 27 40 25 or by e-mail at info@rochelets.com <\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SEPTEMBER<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foul\u00e9es du Pont 10 km<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>The highest altitude race in Loire-Atlantique!<\/strong> Departing from Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, come and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochelets.com\/pont-de-Saint-Nazaire-a-decouvrir\">run on the Saint-Nazaire bridge <\/a>and cross the Loire estuary at full speed! Two distances are on offer: 10 km (over 16s) and 5 km (14s and over). Over 1,000 amateur and experienced athletes are expected. Information and registration at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timepulse.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.timepulse.fr.<\/a>   <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date: September 22<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Departure\/arrival in Saint-Br\u00e9vin-les-Pins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distance: 10 km, 5 km<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OCTOBER<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foul\u00e9es Nazairiennes<\/h3>\n\n<p>With the seafront as a backdrop, the Foul\u00e9es nazairiennes offers a very rolling course on asphalt, conducive to good times. The setting is magnificent. Last year, 1,200 runners took part in the flagship 10 km event. A 1050 m galopade is available for young runners.   <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date: October 20<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Departure : Saint-Nazaire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distance: 10 km, 5 km<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NOVEMBER<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Corrida de Gu\u00e9rande<\/h3>\n\n<p>The Corrida de Gu\u00e9rande is the oldest race in the Loire-Atlantique region. In a place steeped in history, the medieval city of Gu\u00e9rande, runners will pass through the four gates of the old city walls: <strong>Porte Saint Michel, Porte Vannetaise, Porte de Bizienne and Porte de Saill\u00e9<\/strong>. Information and registration at<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timepulse.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> www.timepulse.fr.<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date: November 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Departure : Gu\u00e9rande<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distance: 10 km, 5 km<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jade Coast Trail<\/h3>\n\n<p>The C\u00f4te de Jade trail in Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef, with a choice of three races, is organized by the C\u00f4te de Jade Athl\u00e9tic club. You&#8217;ll enjoy the incredible light at this time of year over the ocean and the fisheries that line <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochelets.com\/la-cote-de-jade-du-vert-entre-terre-et-mer\">the C\u00f4te de Jade<\/a>. Around 700 runners are expected for a 15 km night race and two races on Sunday. Registration on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timepulse.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.timepulse.fr.<\/a>   <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date and time to be confirmed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start : Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11 km, 15 km, 26 km<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>photo@pixabay<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a running fan who likes to run during the vacations? Would you like to measure yourself against other athletes? Trail, half, marathon, find out all about the best running events to do in 2024 in Loire-Atlantique (44). APRIL Abalone Nantes Marathon Start the 42nd edition of the Abalone Marathon de Nantes. 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