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Les Foulées des Portes du Maine - Run for Fun

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Souligné-sous-Ballon, Centre-Val de Loire, France

calendar_today 11 Apr, 2026

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sell €5.80 – €19.20

About the Event

The 26th edition of the Foulées des Portes du Maine - Run for Fun arrives in Souligné-sous-Ballon on Saturday, April 11, 2026. This long-standing regional favorite transforms the Rue Saint Martin and the local town hall into a bustling center for the Sarthe running community. Known for its welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, the event explicitly invites "sport adapté" participants, ensuring that athletes of all abilities can join the festivities. With a diverse schedule ranging from free children's sprints to the multi-race "Ambassadors' Trophy," it remains a cornerstone of the local spring calendar, blending competitive spirit with a true "run for fun" philosophy.

The 2026 program is designed to keep participants active throughout the afternoon, starting with youth races and progressing to the main events. A highlight of the festival is the "Souligné en Duo," a 3.5km pair race where partners must start and finish together, emphasizing teamwork over individual speed. For those seeking a greater challenge, the "Trophée des Ambassadeurs" tests endurance across three separate disciplines: the duo, the 5km, and the 10km. The day concludes in the Salle des Fêtes with an awards ceremony for scratch and category winners, followed by a grand raffle where race numbers are drawn for various prizes, ensuring many go home with more than just a finisher's high.

Race Category	Distance & Challenge	Start Time
10 km	Main Course (Ages 16+)	15:30
5 km	Sprint Distance (Ages 14+)	14:30
Souligné en Duo	3.5 km Pair Race	13:45
Ambassadors' Trophy	Combined (Duo + 5km + 10km)	Multiple Starts
Youth & Bambins	250m to 1.5 km	Starts at 13:30

Demographic Metric	Regional Statistics (Sarthe, France 2026)
Sarthe Population	Approx. 565,000 Residents
Souligné-sous-Ballon Pop.	Approx. 1,200 Residents
Median Age	42.1 Years
Primary Economy	Agriculture, Small Industry, Local Services
Language	French