Matha Nature Runs 2026

Foulées nature de Matha 2026 (Matha Nature Runs 2026) is scheduled for Saturday 3 October 2026 in Matha, Charente‑Maritime. The event is presented as a nature‑focused running day with multiple distances to suit a wide range of abilities, including 5 km, 10 km, 21 km, children's races and a 10 km walk. Official start times are listed by distance, with departures from 14:45 and a 15:00 wave for the 5 km, and timing handled by CHRONO‑START. The organisers emphasise a convivial, community atmosphere set within the rural landscapes around Matha.

The course is described as varied and scenic, running along forest tracks and green meadows with shaded sections and pastoral views, and aid stations are provided every 5–6 kilometres plus additional support at the finish. Entrants must present a valid FFA licence or a PPS (dated within three months), or a medical certificate of non‑contraindication to competitive running dated within the last year; children require parental authorisation and children’s races are free. Pre‑registration fees are published on the event page (examples: 5 km €6, 10 km €9, 21 km €13) with an on‑site surcharge noted for late entries, and the organisers make the full race regulations available on their information pages.