Sports events Loire-Atlantique

Rendezvous in May for the official Jumping International de France in La Baule. During 3 days, numerous competitions will be held to rank the best riders in the world.It is in La Baule that the outdoor show jumping season will start. The Jumping International de France de La Baule will take place at the François-André Stadium. Each year, the "Sportifs de Loire-Atlantique" awards personalities and events that have contributed to the region's reputation.

This is one of the most important international tests of France's obstacle jumping. It is taking place every year in May, for over 50 years. Cherry on the cake, the entrance is free during the 4 days of competition. A bauloise exception that deserves to be underlined! The 5-Star International Jump Contest Competition (CSIO 5 *) offers the opportunity to observe the best riders worldwide. The opportunity to encourage the new number a global, French: Simon Delestre!

The CSIO 1 * welcomes famous amateurs such as Guillaume Canet, Marina Hands, Julien Courbet, Benjamin Castaldi… In the galleries of the Stade François-André, 30 000 people are expected to be at each edition. Novelty: since 2015, a 20 000 m ² herb car park is available 2 minutes from the stadium.

The race is called «the zig-zag race» or «the 100-turn race» because the journey winds in the downtown of Pouliguen's seaside resort. To play the game, relax in Santa Claus like everyone else, you'll enjoy a lot of fun!

Tariff: 7 € per person.

Distance: 9,7 km in 3 loops.

Departure: departure 15 h, place Jean Moulin.

Difficulty: .

Looking for a sports, convivial and economical return? On Sunday, September 3, a little bit of Loire-Atlantique will be on the rhythm of the Goulaine trails, which will be held in the commune as at. In the programme, two free and easy foot races 6 and 15 km, all in an enchanting environment; the ideal way to recover from the smooth exercise at this summer's end. Only, with family or friends, put the trainers together and come and take part in the event!

Tariff: free.

Distance: 6 km and 15 km.

Difficulty: .

Rendez-vous: complex Henri Michel in Lower Goulaine. Departure from 8 pm and start of races at 9 am (6 km) and 9 pm (15 km).

Other practical information: any non-licensee shall have a medical certificate indicating the absence of a contraindication to the practice of the race on foot.

This is undoubtedly one of the key events in the sports calendar of Saint Nazaire. It takes place every year at the end of July or early August. This is the Customs Round. Open to 250 athletes, the 9.6 km race is evolving between seafront, beach and customs routes. A very good opportunity to change, the time of one day, the program of the fun summer vacation! So take the shoes and take part in this friendly challenge!

Tariff: 8 €, or 12 € on site.

Distance: 6 km.

Difficulty: quite easy.

Date: sub-prefecture of Saint-Nazaire. Withdrawal of the bibs from 8:30 a. m. and departure at 10 a. m.

Other practical information: any unlicensed participant shall have a medical certificate stating the absence of contraindication to the practice of racing on foot.

If it is still too early to launch the famous Boussay semester test, which will be held on August 26 in the commune and its surroundings, you will be able to take part, less experienced runners, that you will also be able to take part in the event with a less ambitious 10.3 km stroll. In total, more than 260 athletes are expected this year to participate in this convivial event. Rewards will be distributed to everyone, but remember that the important thing is first and foremost to participate!

Tariff: half marathon: € 8 for licensees FFA and € 9 for others; 3 km: € 10 for licensees FFA and 11 € for others.

Distance: 3 km and 21.1 km.

Difficulty: average.

Date: Boussay sports complex. Withdrawals at 7:30 a. m. and departures at 9:30 a. m. (10.3 km) and 9:05 a. m. (21.1 km).

Other practical information: any unlicensed participant shall have a medical certificate stating the absence of contraindication to the practice of racing on foot.

Saint-Herblain brings sport to honor at the end of March: on that day, 18 races animate the streets and surroundings of the commune, with the aim of promoting the many green spaces conducive to physical training. So the program: trails, bike and run, children's races, roller hiking, hiking, hiking or cycling tours… A wide choice, in short, that you cannot find shoes at your feet! Just take the baskets, and take part in one of these challenges! The atmosphere promises to be user friendly.

Tariff: Variable according to race. To the maximum (trail and bike and run): 6 € per person in pre-registration on the Internet, or 9 € on the day of the race.

Distance: 9 km and 18 km, both for trail and bike and run. Learn more about the website for other events.

Difficulty: medium to difficult.

Date: Departure of bike and run at 9:30 a. m. and 11:30 a. m. (on-site registrations will be closed 45 minutes before departure).

Other practical information: any unlicensed participant shall have a medical certificate stating the absence of contraindication to the practice of racing on foot.

In its race through France, the sports and Solidarity event Odyssea stops in Nantes in mid-March. The 2017 edition brought together 63 800 participants on the streets of the city of Dukes to run against breast cancer: the majority of the funds collected are indeed transferred to the Western Cancérologie Institute of Western René, as well as to the Loire-Atlantic Committee of the National League against Cancer. For the passion of the race on foot or for an act committed, put the trainers together and start to attack these 5 little kilometers!

Tariff: 10 € before the race, 12 € then.

Distance: 5 km, and 1 km child course.

Difficulty: easy to average.

Rendez-vous: course Saint-André in Nantes. Departures from 14 am to 16 pm.

Other practical information: any non-licensee shall have a medical certificate indicating the absence of a contraindication to the practice of the race on foot.

In April, the Nantes Marathon des Ormeaux invites you to challenge yourself over 42.195 km through the city's architectural gems. Iconic landmarks such as Place Graslin, the château, the cathedral and Place Royale line the route. You'll follow the banks of the Erdre and Loire rivers. The route crosses the Parc de Procé, the Jardin des Plantes and the Machines de l'Île site. Three other events are also on offer: the Foulées de l'éléphant by Decathlon, the half-marathon, and the Marathon Relais, reserved for companies.