Destination courses natures
The Ile d'Oléron and the Marennes Basin are home to numerous nature races. Running on forest paths, along beaches and through marshes is another way to discover the varied landscapes that make up this territory. And yes, the Ile d'Oléron is also a land of trails! There are no mountains here, just sand as far as the eye can see.
The Oleron ultra trail
The first edition of the Oleron Ultra Trail will take place on April 6, 2024. Organized by the Office intercommunal des sports Oléronais and its partners, the Ile d'Oléron ultra trail will make a complete tour of the island. Details of the route, information and registration are available on the ut-oleron.fr website!
Several formats will be available to runners. Get your sneakers on!
The Fort Boyard Trail
The Trail du Fort Boyard, organized by Athletisme Oléronais , has been a fixture on the Oléron territory for six editions now. It consists of three running courses and a walk in the Saumonards forest, in Saint-Georges d'Oléron.
Runners start on the second weekend of July! For the past two years, this 28, 19 and 10 km trail and walk has started from the Boyardville departmental sports center, and features a forest loop punctuated by beach sections, with a view of Fort Boyard, of course.
The sixth edition took place on July 15, 2023 and attracted over 1,000 participants. How about it? Would you like to sign up for the next edition? Find out more at: https: //traildufortboyard.athletismeoleronais.fr/
The Oléron triathlon
Usually held in late September or early October in the commune of Saint Georges d'Oléron, the Oléron triathlon starts from the port of Le Douhet. Several distances are available: M, S and XS. A team race is also possible on the S and M distances. A walk and a children's race complete this already rich panel of courses!
More than a hundred volunteers are committed to bringing sport to life on the Ile d'Oléron. Whether you're an experienced triathlete, an amateur or a sporting friend, you'll find all the information you need on the Oleron triathlon website: https: //www.triathlondoleron.com/
More races on the Ile d'Oléron?
Les foulées de l'Oumière take place in November on the commune of Saint-Pierre d'Oléron. Two distances, a 10km and a 20km, organized by the town's municipal sports office. Start and finish are at the Oumière sports complex, which has been designated a preparation center for the Paris 2024 Games, for a course through the center of the island.
The Marennes Oyster Race takes place in May and is organized by the Marennes Presqu'ile d'Arvers athletics club. It consists of two road races, a 7.5km and a 15km, a Nordic walk with classification, and a children's race. The course takes participants through the old town of Marennes and the surrounding marshes.
Les foulées de Chassiron takes place in August. The Association des Sports Dyonisiens organizes the event, offering a 12km race to discover the northern tip of the island and the Chassiron lighthouse! An 8km walk and a children's race complete the list of events.
The Raid Oléron Multisports takes place in September in the commune of Saint-Pierre d'Oléron. This orienteering race combines three sports: mountain biking, running and canoeing. Three formats are available: a 5h long race, a 3h long race and a family course for adults and children, in which mountain biking and canoeing are replaced by fun events on the beach.
An explor'Run circuit race will be organized on Brouage at the end of August 2024. Two distances will be proposed. More information at https://www.explor-event.com/