Christmas 2024: running races to burn off energy during the festive season

Published by Graziella de Sortiraparis · Photos by Laurent de Sortiraparis · Published on November 13, 2024 at 12:18 p.m.
Christmas races are multiplying in Paris and the Ile-de-France region to ensure a sporty and festive holiday season! Discover all the December races where you can spend your energy dressed as Santa Claus.

Bullfights and other Christmas foot races in Paris and the Île-de-France region have become a festive tradition for seasoned runners and amateurs alike. At this time of year, the spirit of Christmas blows through the courses, with illuminated streets, Santa Claus costumes and a convivial atmosphere.Issy-les-Moulineaux is the most famous, but over the years many other towns have joined in the fun!

Hundreds of participants, often dressed in red and white or in amusing costumes, gather to run in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The course is littered with spectators cheering on the runners, who often come together for a good cause at this time of year, for sport under the banner of generosity. Running at Christmas is also a great way to enjoy the many raclettes while staying active!

In short, it's the ideal end-of-year activity, with friends, family or friendly strangers! The distances are varied so that everyone can run at their own pace, to the sound of your favorite Christmas music!

Festive end-of-year races

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On Saturday, December 21, 2024, we're off to Rambouillet (78) for the start of the Corrida, a night-time race through the town center and the park of the town's Château. [Read more]

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On the weekend of December 7 and 8, 2024, the Choco'Trail returns to Hardricourt, in the Yvelines département, for the 10th edition of the event. [Read more]

Suresnes des neiges : la course de Noël solidaire pour le Téléthon (92)Suresnes des neiges : la course de Noël solidaire pour le Téléthon (92)Suresnes des neiges : la course de Noël solidaire pour le Téléthon (92)Suresnes des neiges : la course de Noël solidaire pour le Téléthon (92) Corrida de Noël 2024 in Issy-les-Moulineaux, the Santa Claus race (92)
The town of Issy-les-Moulineaux will be staging its Corrida de Noël, the famous Santa Claus race, on Sunday December 15, 2024. Every year, this extraordinary race brings together the largest number of Santa Clauses in France. [Read more]

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Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From November 12, 2024 to December 31, 2024

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