Sports events Sarthe

An indispensable appointment is waiting every year for more or less trained amateurs of all terrain bikes: on the last weekend of September, the famous Kitten Trophy brings together thousands of mountain biking lovers in the Forêt-le-Guillaume forest. She carries her name in the event of rain before the race! Counsel: you have an interest in registering early if you don't want to remain a spectator… The weekend begins with a 15 km or 30 km walk on Saturday morning, followed by the Kitten's Kid, a mountain bike test for young people aged 7 to 14 years. Hikes are organised on Sunday morning: from 15 km to 50 km. On Sunday afternoon, a course consisting of one loop will see amateurs and professionals struggling on a technical ground: Three races are organized, 25 km, 40 km or 55 km… The registration is 6 € for juniors and 13 € for adults.

The French Motorcycle Grand Prix counts for the World Motorcycle Speed Championships. After having been run on many different circuits since its creation in 1920, the competition has been run since 2000 on the Bugatti circuit in Le Mans, which is just over 4 km long, and is held over 3 days. The website provides access to news and ticketing. This historic event is a must for motorcycle racing aficionados.

On Saturday, July 5 th, 2014, the municipality of Saint-Léonard-des-Bois will host the 13 ^th edition of the Mancelles Alps, a race race for amateur runners as well as the most confirmed. In the programme: two courses of 5,5 km and 15 km, in the respective differences of 185 m and 430 m, depending on your level and category, choose the race that suits you and belong to some 500 participants expected around this user-friendly challenge! Rewards will be distributed to all athletes, proof that whatever the final ranking, the most important is to participate!

Tariff: for the 5,5 km: € 6 for licensees and € 8 for others; for the 15 km: € 7 for licensees and € 9 for others. 10 € on site for everyone.

Distance: 5,5 km and 15 km.

Difficulty: average.

Rendez-vous: St. Leonard's playground. Departure from 14 pm and departures at 16 pm and 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.

This party has been held since 2015. To the program: hiking, exhibitions, concerts, animations along this portion of the green lane Mamers/Les Mies, passing through Saint-Longis and Saint-Rémy-du-Val.

And if this year Easter Monday took a sporting turn? On 21 April, the commune of Lude will welcome Strides 2014; a chance! In the programme: two 5 and 10 km walk in the park of the castle of Lude! If you want to add a competitive dimension to your personal training, it seems to be the perfect opportunity! And who knows, maybe you will take advantage of it to find the ideal sports course, to be repeated later on? So, let's get the trainers and your brands… Loans? Leave!

Tariff: 5 €, or 8 € on site.

Distance: 5 km and 10 km.

Difficulty: easy to average.

Rendez-vous: park of the Lude castle. Departures at 14 am and 15 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.

On Sunday, August 10 th, the municipality of Saint-Georges-le-Gaultier will take on the rhythm of the Strides Valley, a 10,5 km nature race alternating between roads and countryside. At the programme, a first loop in the village village, then a second along the Vaudelle and including the passage of the Cross of the Cross to the 6 paths. In total, it is a 170 m gap that awaits the participants. Would you like to add a bit of physical training to your summer vacation? Put yourself in the shoes too, and be part of the 200 athletes expected that day!

Tariff: 6 €, or 8 € on site.

Distance: 10,5 km.

Difficulty: average to difficult.

Rendez-vous: departure from the numbers at 9 pm in the town hall and departure at 10 pm place de la Bascule.

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.

Ideal for those who doubt their sense of orientation, this green lane between Saint-Saturnin, La Milesse and Aigné is easily identifiable without map. You will therefore have the pleasure of walking without worrying about your itinerary! A hyphen between the commercial zone north of Le Mans and the three villages, it offers sportsmen and hikers quiet green corners and a secure route. It is a pity that it is badly served by public transport from the city…

Tariff: free.

Distance: 6 km.

Difficulty: .

April 6 th 2014 will take place the 15 ^th edition of the 10 km of Change. As every year, the event will bring together passionate, amateur or confirmed athletes: almost 650 athletes are expected this time again! Brand FFA, the race allows FFA to qualify for the French championships. That would put pressure almost right? And yet the festivities are still taking place in a she atmosphere, and everyone can participate! Only, between friends or family, and if you also embark?

Tariff: € 5 for licensees FFA, € 7 for others.

Distance: 10 km.

Difficulty: easy to average.

Rendez-vous: Rue de la Girarderie in Change. Departure at 10 am.

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.

On 9 March 2014, the municipality of Roëzé-sur-Sarthe will host the passionate sailing enthusiasts around two nature tests. 5 or 10 kilometres, choose the course that suits you best and join the 330 participants in this user-friendly challenge! Each route will consist mainly of campaign paths, and no major difficulty will slow you down. A lot will be distributed to all athletes, and a draw will come close to the festivities.

Tariff: € 5 for LICENCIÉS, and € 7 for others.

Distance: 5 km and 10 km.

Difficulty: .

Rendez-vous: place of the Church in Roëzé-sur-Sarthe. Discount from 13 pm and departure at 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.