Sports events Poitou

As December 25 approaches, while the magic of Christmas bewitches young and old and the old bearded man is busy finishing the beautiful toys, a red and white horde surges through the Sancto-Benedictine streets. The minimum age required for the runners is 15 years. One hour before the start of the adult loop (7.5 km), the Course des Lutins allows children from 6 to 13 years old to take part in the event for one kilometer.

Located kilometres from Niort, on one of the paths leading from Poitou to the ocean, Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon offers an easy walk to the discovery of its architectural and architectural heritage. At the departure of the port, you cross the streets of the municipality towards Saint-Pierre church, the first step on your journey. If the heart tells you, enter it. Then you don't go to the Tapes road, Place des Halles, the way of the king's gardens and the Mother Clause home home.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 6,8 km.

Duration: 2 h.

Difficulty: .

Markup: yellow.

It's the oldest race in the department! Since 1977, it has always been a very festive event with its 2 distances (4.5 and 10 km). The circuit is done on roads and paths on the outskirts of La Crèche. To stay in the Christmas spirit, it is welcome to run in disguise and the best disguises will be rewarded. Participants who wish to do so can also make a donation of 1 € to Secours Populaire to give a gift to the most needy at Christmas.

Distance:4.5 km, or 10 km, by road

Departure: at La Crèche, starting bridge varies according to the year

Difficulty:easy.

Every year, around the International Women's Day (Saturday at 4pm), the commune of Magné honors the female gender, and invites them to participate from 4pm in a pedestrian road race. On the program, there will be 2 events: 7 km individual or relay (minime category) 3,5 km with 2 girls. At the end of the race, a reward will be given to all athletes: a good start to renew training! This race is richly endowed, there is a gift for each participant and for the podiums and prizes for the women.

This is the 7th edition. A colorful animation is planned for 2020.

Price: 16 € for a team of 2 and 7 km individual race at 8 €

Distance: 3.5 km or 7 km.

Difficulty: fairly easy.

Meeting point: Magné sports hall, at 4pm.

Other practical information: any participant who is not a licensed runner must bring a medical certificate stating that she is not contraindicated to run in competition.

The history of the Deux-Sèvres region has been marked by motor sports, of which Bressuire was one of the great strongholds. Mayor Alain Métayer, president of the automobile club, founded a famous urban circuit there in 1951, which was abandoned in 1955 after the 24 hours of Le Mans accident. A few heirs of the great era took up the torch 16 years ago in the form of a vintage car-motorcycle rally and other customized machines. The grand prix takes place in the city, with trials, a night race, a parade and a prize-giving ceremony.

The surroundings of the Poitevin Marsh are ideal for boat walks, cycling and hiking. We know that and we appreciate it. What we know a little less is that over the last five years, the maraîchins paths have been welcoming long-distance runners once a year. The Maraisthon association is organising an eco-marathon. In other words, a 42,195 km race organized in a sustainable development approach around the beautiful village of Coulon. Signalétique, bags, gobelets and other banners are designed in natural, recyclable and biodegradable materials. Assistance to runners during the test - the tests since a 10 km is also proposed - is also provided by electric vehicles. The customers, snacks and lots provided to the participants are organic. And of course, the selective sorting and cleaning of the course. In short, if you want to take part in a 100% nature-respectful test, it is at the Maraisthon that you need to go.