Chestnut Run 2026

Looking for a race that smells of nature, the forest, and that little taste of adventure just outside the city? The La Tour-en-Jarez Chestnut Run in the Loire is the perfect way to treat yourself without any fuss 🌰.

Here, you alternate between green stretches and more “village” sections, with that Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes vibe that makes you want to extend the outing (and not just dessert) 🍂.

You pick your menu: 8 km for a quick, satisfying treat, 14 km to bite off a bit more ground, or 23 km for a real plateful of trails and undergrowth… so, more of a small chestnut or a big one? 🏃‍♂️

And the best part is after: you give your legs a break and enjoy yourself just steps from the start, with a trip to Saint‑Étienne for a city stroll, a stop at the Museum of Art and Industry if you love great local stories, a detour to Firminy‑Vert for the architecture, or a panoramic pause near the Pilat Regional Natural Park to breathe it all in 🗺️.

Come solo, as a couple, or with your crew: you run, you share your best forest moments, then you wrap up over a drink on a terrace or a sunset walk… and you head home with pockets full of memories (and not just chestnuts) 🌅.