Cross d'Allonnes

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Cross d'Allonnes
The north entrance of Allonnes, Sarthe, where the race is held
Date	November
Location	Allonnes, Sarthe, France
Event type	Cross country
Distance	Varied from 4–10 kilometres (2.5–6.2 mi) as of 2024[update][1]
Established	1965
Official site	Official website

The Cross international Le Maine Libre-Allonnes-Sarthe, also known as Cross d'Allonnes, is an annual professional cross country running competition in Allonnes, Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France. First held in 1965, it most often takes place in mid- to late-November and is sponsored by French newspaper Le Maine libre. As of 2024^[update] it is a World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold status meeting, the highest level, joining Festival du Cross as the only such meetings in France.^[2]

The distance has varied from 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) to 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) since 2005 as of 2024^[update].^[1]

Jimmy Gressier used the 2024 race as a way to make a comeback after injury.^[3]