Mountain running France: An overview of Sky Runs & Mountain Runs in France.
The dates for all Mountain Races in France, including registration, course, schedule, results and more details.
French Alps: The Global Epicenter of Vertical Running
Running in the French mountains, particularly within the towering confines of the Mont Blanc massif, is where the sport of sky running achieved global prestige. The French calendar is dominated by world-class events defined by brutal positive elevation gain (D+) and highly technical terrain. These courses demand an elite level of agility and vertical endurance, requiring runners to navigate steep ascents and exposed ridge lines. In this region, success is measured not only in speed but in the ability to manage altitude and unrelenting climbing without collapsing.
The Marathon du Mont-Blanc and Chamonix Challenges
The events around Chamonix are the spiritual home of mountain running. The Marathon du Mont-Blanc is a prime example, known for its fierce competition and its spectacular route, which takes runners from the valley floor high into the alpine environment with permanent views of Europe's highest peak. Whether tackling a short, sharp vertical kilometer (VK) or a longer mountain marathon, runners are constantly tested by trails that alternate between runnable paths and rugged, mineral scree fields, often above the tree line.
French organization, famous for its precision and attention to detail, ensures these challenging routes are safely and clearly marked. Whether you are aiming to set a blistering time on a classic course or simply seeking the unparalleled reward of conquering the massive vertical demands of the Alps, mountain running in France delivers an intense, prestigious, and intensely memorable adventure, where every drop of sweat is earned among the giants.
To the overview of all Montain Runs in France:
Mountain Runs 2026 in France: Top-Events
Lozère Trail & SkyRace des Gorges du Tarn
 | 23.05.2026 ✔ |
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 | Saint Enimie |
 | 110 km (56 km + 53 km / 50 km / 27 km / 24 km / 13 km |
Mont Blanc Marathon (Marathon du Mont-Blanc)
| 26.06.2026 ✔ |
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| Chamonix |
| 90 km (6.220 Hm) / 42 km (2.780 Hm) / 23 km (1.665 Hm) / 17 km (1.315 Hm) / 10 km (325 Hm) / 3,8 km (1.000 Hm) / 3 km - 0,8 km Kindercross |
Garmin Mountain Festival / Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boi
| 27.06.2026 ✔ |
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| Vall de Boí |
| 68 km (5.000 Hm) / 42 km (2.900 Hm) / 26 km (1.800 Hm) / 12 km (480 Hm) |
UTCAM - Ultra Trail Côte d’Azur Mercantour
| 03.07.2026 ✔ |
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| Monaco |
| 160 km / 120 km / 75 km / 50 km / 30 km / 10 km / 5 km |
Vars Mountain Trail
| 25.07.2026 ✔ |
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| Vars |
| 42 km (3.100 Hm) / 23 km (1.400 Hm) / 11 km (300 Hm) / 5 km (210 Hm) / 3,7 km (930 Hm) |
Marathon du Montcalm / Challenge du Montclam
| 15.08.2026 ? |
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| Auzat |
| 109 km (11.500 Hm) / 70 km (7.000 Hm) / 42 km (2.700 Hm) / 25 km (1.250 Hm) / 15 km (850 Hm) / 8 km |
Le Festival des Templiers
| 15.10.2026 ? |
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| Millau |
| 100,5 km (4.456 Hm) / 76,9 km (3.210 Hm) /61 km (2.267 Hm) / 48 km (2.159 Hm) / 36,5 km (1.740 Hm) / 36 km (1.194 Hm) / 31,3 km (909 Hm) / 25 km (1.178 Hm) / 18,5 km (832 Hm) / 17 km (700 Hm) / 11,4 km (490 Hm) / 7 km (280 Hm) / 4,2 km |
More sports in France:
- Running in France - All Races [Running Calendar]
- Marathons in France
- Half Marathons in France
- 10 km Runs in France
- 5 km Runs in France
- Ultra Runs, Ultra Marathons & Trails in France
- Trail Runs & Ultra-Trails in France
- Obstacle Races & Mud Runs in France
- Relay Races in France
- Triathlons in France • Race Calendar
- Skiing in France ► All Resorts
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