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10km Blot

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

FRJan 17, 202710km
YouTube · Les Métropolitaines de St-Grégoire
Race date in 100 days
Jan 17, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Saint Gregoire · 10km
Entry fee
€17Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenThu, October 8, 2026 ~ TBDSee how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 9, 2026
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About 10km Blot — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This 10 km road race takes place in Saint-Grégoire, just outside Rennes, France.

It forms part of Les Métropolitaines, the running series for the Rennes metropolitan area.

It is a community-focused speed race that opens the year in Brittany in January.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

10km Blot runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 1
AuroreRan in 2025 · Finish time 44:55
“I ran the first 2km at 4 minutes 24 seconds per kilometre and felt good.”

At the 2025 Blot 10km in Saint-Grégoire, the runner felt comfortable covering the first 2km at 4 minutes 24 seconds per kilometre, but struggled later, especially from 7km. They persevered to finish in 44 minutes 55 seconds, meeting their goal and setting personal best.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

J'ai fait les 2 premiers km à 4'24 et je me sentais bien.

Read the original on AC Haute Vilaine – Nouvoitou

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Full recap

Les Métropolitaines de St-Grégoire · Full recap

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter 10km Blot — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

10km Blot course map and elevation

The 10km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 10:00
EventStart
10K10km10:00
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

Saint-Grégoire

near Rennes

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This is a single-event 10km road race held in Saint-Grégoire, just outside Rennes, France.

It corresponds to the 10km leg within the multi-race 'Les Métropolitaines' series.

The specific addresses of the start and finish points were not found in publicly available sources.

Typical race-season temperature: around 5°C (41°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Bag drop 2026

Pacers 2026

Start shuttle 2026

This may change for the next edition.

Where and when to collect your 10km Blot race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Pickup information for Packet Pickup has not yet been announced.
For small French races, race-day on-site pickup is common; check the official registration page for details.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo metro station directly at Saint-Gregoire…
  • IC cardThis is the 10km Blot leg of Les Metropolitaines, a January road race just outside Rennes.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No metro station directly at Saint-Gregoire (Rennes metro Line B runs Saint-Jacques-Gaite to Cesson-Viasilva, not through Saint-Gregoire); nearest metro stops are Gros-Chene or Les Gayeulles on Line B, connected by local bus to the venue

Map

Start shuttle

Race series (Les Metropolitaines) typically has heavy participant traffic on event day; check official site closer to date for any shuttle/parking arrangements

IC card

This is the 10km Blot leg of Les Metropolitaines, a January road race just outside Rennes. Rennes public transit (STAR network) uses the rechargeable KorriGo card, sold and topped up at STAR agencies and some tabac shops, and contactless bank cards can also be tapped directly on buses and metro.

Since no metro line reaches Saint-Gregoire itself, plan on a bus connection from central Rennes or a roughly 15-minute taxi/rideshare.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The subway doesn't reach Saint-Grégoire.

Rennes Metro Line B runs between Saint-Jacques-Gaîté and Cesson-Viasilva,

and the nearest stations, Gros-Chêne or Les Gayeulles, require a transfer to a city bus from there.

From downtown Rennes, a taxi or ride-hailing service takes about 15 minutes.

Rennes public transit (STAR) uses a rechargeable KorriGo card, but contactless bank cards can also be tapped directly on buses and the metro.

Since participant traffic tends to be heavy on race day, it's best to check parking and shuttle information on the official site in advance.

Times are local to Saint Gregoire. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Rennes–Saint-Jacques Airport Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service

₩177,509

View on Klook

Nantes Car Rental | Wide Range of Vehicles

₩108,427

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Hotels near the 10km Blot start line in Saint Gregoire

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

L'Ernestine - Belle maison pour 4 dans Rennes

Accommodation · 4.1km

9.3/10(13)
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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Rennes–Saint-Jacques Airport Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service

₩177,509

View on Klook

Nantes Car Rental | Wide Range of Vehicles

₩108,427

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Saint Gregoire

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

What to see in Saint Gregoire after the race

Seeing Saint Gregoire with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Saint Gregoire.

Total cost and budget for 10km Blot

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about 10km Blot

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Saint Gregoire runners' room

Frequently asked questions about 10km Blot

FAQ
When does 10km Blot 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, January 17, 2027 in Saint Gregoire, France.

How much is the 10km Blot 2027 entry fee?

From €17, depending on the event and registration period.

What distances does 10km Blot 2027 offer?

10K.

What time does 10km Blot 2027 start?

The race starts at 10:00.

Where does 10km Blot 2027 start?

Saint-Grégoire.

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