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Northern France

The best running trails in Northern France

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175,861

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Running in Northern France is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Northern France—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: December 3, 2025

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1. La citadelle de Lille — loop — running from parking Liberté

5.58km

00:37

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

(19)

323

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2. Etang du vignoble — loop — running from Valenciennes

4.48km

00:31

20m

10m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.2

(5)

291

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3. Lac du Héron — loop — running from Willems in the Héron nature reserve

15.9km

01:41

60m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

(2)

186

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4. Dunes de la Slack — loop — run from Wimereux in the parc naturel régional des Caps et marais d'Opale

6.13km

00:44

30m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.9

(11)

208

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5. Parc d'Isle — loop — running from Saint-Quentin

5.70km

00:38

10m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.4

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171

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6. Sentier du Fartz — loop — running from Wissant in the Parc naturel régional des Caps et marais d'Opale

5.39km

00:36

30m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

(17)

2,071

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7. Boeschèpe Windmill – Hyacinth trail loop from Bailleul

36.3km

04:06

570m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

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134

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8. Parc de la deule — loop — running from Houplin-Ancoisne

4.90km

00:35

20m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. The high balconies of Escalles and Blanc-Nez — loop — running from Escalles in the Parc naturel régional des Caps et marais d'Opale

8.65km

01:00

160m

170m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. The towpath of the Deûle canal — loop — running from Don

12.3km

01:19

30m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Northern France

1. La citadelle de Lille — loop — running from parking Liberté

2. Etang du vignoble — loop — running from Valenciennes

3. Lac du Héron — loop — running from Willems in the Héron nature reserve

4. Dunes de la Slack — loop — run from Wimereux in the parc naturel régional des Caps et marais d'Opale

5. Parc d'Isle — loop — running from Saint-Quentin

6. Sentier du Fartz — loop — running from Wissant in the Parc naturel régional des Caps et marais d'Opale

7. Boeschèpe Windmill – Hyacinth trail loop from Bailleul

8. Parc de la deule — loop — running from Houplin-Ancoisne

9. The high balconies of Escalles and Blanc-Nez — loop — running from Escalles in the Parc naturel régional des Caps et marais d'Opale

10. The towpath of the Deûle canal — loop — running from Don

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