Course nature de la Madone

Saint-Nizier-sous-Charlieu, France

Sunday, November 29, 2026

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Choose your distance

14K

Distance

14km

Terrain

Trail

Difficulty

Beginner

Overview

The Course nature de la Madone is a nature race staged in and around the village of Saint-Nizier-sous-Charlieu, in the Loire department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Runners pick between a 7 kilometre and a 14 kilometre course that follow country paths and woodland tracks through the surrounding farmland and hills. The event is held on a single day, Sunday 29 November 2026, with the shorter distance giving newcomers a gentle introduction to off-road racing and the longer route offering a more testing morning out. Entries are handled through the Altichrono registration platform, and the organiser's own website carries the latest practical details as race day approaches.

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Saint-Nizier-sous-Charlieu, Loire, France

Finish

Saint-Nizier-sous-Charlieu, Loire, France

Race Day

Sunday 29 November 2026, with the 7 km and 14 km races run on the same day. Detailed timings are published by the organiser nearer to the event.

Good to know

What you get

ResultsTiming and results for the event are handled through the Altichrono platform, so results are expected to appear there after the race. The organiser's website is also likely to carry a link once the provisional results are checked.

On the day

ParkingAs with most village races in the area, parking is normally organised in the streets and open spaces close to the start, with marshals directing cars on the morning. Follow the signs and the instructions from the organisers when you arrive.

Public transportThe village sits in a rural part of the Loire, so a car is the most practical way to reach it. Larger towns nearby such as Roanne have rail connections, and from there a taxi or a lift with a fellow runner is usually needed for the last stretch. Car sharing with other entrants is worth arranging in advance.

Aid stationsLiquid aid station at mid-course · Buffet for runners at the finish

Before you enter

DogsThe organiser has not stated a position on dogs or headphones. Many French trail races allow neither dogs nor earphones for safety reasons, especially where runners share narrow paths, so it is best to ask the organiser directly if this matters to you.

Collecting your numberBib collection arrangements are set by the organiser and will be described on the event website before race day. It is common for small French nature races to hand out bibs on the morning of the event at the race village, so arriving with time to spare is a good idea.

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