There are many reasons to come to Carcassonne. One reason is to participate in great sport races in the middle of a breathtaking nature. Here are some ideas for runners, triathletes and cyclists:
RUNNING
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Le Trail de l’Argent Double – Beautiful trail running event in Cannes-Minervois. 12k or 23k up and down at the mountains of Montage Noir. Normally on Easter Sundays. Next race: April 1st, 2018. For more information…
- LEZ’ARTS TRAIL – 6, 14 or 20k trail running in Villegly. Around 200 participants will be at the start. Next race: April 15th, 2018. For more information …
- Spartan Race – Fantastic obstacle run around the lac Cavayere. 4 different formats, lots of fun with or without the obstacle. Next race: May 5th, 2018. For more information …
- Half-Marathon of Carcassonne – Classic 21k run, starting just in front of the medieval castle, crossing the Vieux Pont, the city center up to the village Villemoustaussou. The finish line is at the stadium Albert Domec – home of the rugby team. Next race: June 3rd, 2018. For more information …
- Grand Raid des Cathares – You are running through the Cathar land. Heading south from Carcassonne into the Corbières – direction to the Pyrenees. You have the choice between 5 different distances: 12k, 40k, 65k, 101k, 168k (yes!). Next race: October 25/ 26/ 27, 2018. For more information…
TRIATHLON
Triathlon de Carcassonne – Swimming in Lac de la Cavayere, cycling through the Corbières mountains and running around the lac. Definitely not easy, but extremely beautiful!!!! 4 different distances. Next race: Mai 19th/ 20th, 2018. For more information…- Swim & Run de Carcassonne – Challenging Swim & Run format. Continuously change between running and swimming. In format M or S. Have a close look – haven’t seen this before! Next race: September 29th, 2018. For more information …
CYCLING
Cape Nore Mountainbike Race – Multiple race formats up and down from the Pic du Nore, the highest point of Montage Noire. You have the choice between a down- or uphill race! As you like. Same for the distance – between 25k and 105k. Next race: June 16th/ 17th, 2018. For more information…- Carcassonne Pyrénées 2000 – A 2 days cyclotour from Carcassonne to Pyrénées 2000 and back. 350k with 5.400hm. No official chronometry. Next race: June 23rd/ 24th, 2018. For more information…