15 marche (walking) events in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

We meet you in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, at Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne, right in the heart of Ain for an event you really shouldn’t miss: The Marathon de Bresse Dombes! 🚩 You know the saying, "sport is a part of pleasure!"? No? Well, that's normal, we made it up especially for the occasion! 😆 This event is the perfect mix between sporting activities 🎽 and festive moments 🥳. All accompanied by a touristic and culinary discovery of the region in a quirky atmosphere 🤪. It's the kind of menu we love, right? 🥘 Born in 2021, the Marathon Bresse Dombes has become a spring must-do thanks to all its attributes. In 2025, there were more than 4,300 participants. This year, you will be among them to set a new participation record! 😎

Another great opportunity to wear the colors of trail! 🕺 The second edition of the Trail de Brénod is waiting for you to kick off! Brénod is a lovely commune in Ain, at an altitude of 900m in the heart of the Jura mountains in Haut-Bugey! ⛰️ The Ski Club Brénod Corcelles combines the efforts of cross-country skiing in winter and trail running in summer! You're on this beautiful mid-mountain plateau, and you're just waiting to scramble like a child! 👧