RunFest 2026

RUNFEST is a brand-new sports & music festival at the Hippodrome Côte d’Azur in Cagnes-sur-Mer, on Saturday 30 May 2026. It’s not just a race… it’s a full day of celebration, connection and feel-good moments!

Here’s what makes the experience unique:

• A music-powered course 🎧. Every race is driven by a DJ and live musicians playing to the rhythm of your stride. You run, you vibe, you smile—this is where performance meets atmosphere.

• The party keeps going after the finish line 🎉. The fun doesn’t stop when you’re done racing: head to the RUNFEST Village to meet up with friends and family, celebrate, and enjoy the entertainment.

• A welcoming village for everyone 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒. Family areas, free games, activities, food trucks, a nonstop DJ set… The village is designed so runners AND supporters have an amazing time.

• The Extraordinary Parade: a festive parade 🪩. No timing, no pressure: walk, jog or dance on the trotting track through 3 music zones representing 3 generations of music! Come dressed as a pop star, rock star, disco icon… and create your best memory 🎭. Open from age 5 with an adult.

• Grand finale: ABBA MANIA live in concert 🎤. The day ends with a massive celebration: the world’s biggest ABBA tribute, a 2-hour show to close RUNFEST in style.

Plus, €1 from every registration is donated to Sourire à la Vie 🎗.

Each race starts on the trotting track at the Hippodrome Côte d’Azur in Cagnes-sur-Mer throughout the day on Saturday 30 May 2026, at the following times:

• 3:30 pm for the “8 Tours Tempo SOLO” (10.4 km timed)

• 2:00 pm for the “4 Tours Groove” SOLO (5.2 km timed)

• 12:00 pm for the “8 Tours Tempo” RELAY (teams of 2 or 4) (10.4 km timed)

• 5:15 pm for the “Kids Tours” (ages 6–8: 450 m; ages 9–11: 900 m, not timed) and at 6:00 pm for the “Extraordinary Parade” (not timed: walk, jog, dance!)

Yes—a finisher medal is awarded for:

• All timed races

• The Kids Tours

Podium prizes are detailed in the event rules 🎁.

Yes—access to the village, activities and concert is open to the public. One of RUNFEST’s founding goals is to let everyone share their love of running with the people close to them.

To enter the Cagnes-sur-Mer racecourse on Saturday 30 May 2026, everyone must have an entry pass. Available options are:

• For participants 🎽:

  • Your bib (Solo races, Relay, 4 Tours Groove, 8 Tours Tempo, The Extraordinary Parade)

• For supporters / visitors 🎟️:

  • A Supporter Package ticket: gives access all day long—activities, the village, the ABBA MANIA concert, cheering zones and the finish area—for €40.

• Parents of children registered for the Kids Tours 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒: to accompany a child participant, each parent must have a “Child Supporter -14” ticket, which is free and includes access to the Extraordinary Parade, the village, the disco aperitif and the ABBA MANIA concert.

RUNNER PACKAGE: €60

• 1 race of your choice

• Access to the Extraordinary Parade

• Access to the village

• Access to the disco aperitif

• 1 ticket to the ABBA MANIA concert

• Finisher medal

• RUNFEST bag

• Option 1: choose your race

  • 8 Tours Tempo 10.4 km SOLO (limit 1,000)

  • 8 Tours Tempo 10.4 km RELAY (teams of 2 or 4) (limit 1,000 total)

  • 4 Tours Groove 5.2 km (limit 1,000)

• Option 2: Join the Extraordinary Parade (limited to 1,000 places)

  • YES

  • NO

• Option 3: Concert ticket

  • SEATED (+ €10)

  • STANDING

• Option 4: Costume kit

  • YES (+ €5)

  • NO

• Option 5: T-shirt

  • YES (+ €19.95)

  • NO

SUPPORTER PACKAGE: €40

• Access to the village

• Access to the Extraordinary Parade

• Access to the disco aperitif

• 1 ticket to the ABBA MANIA concert

• Option 1: Join the Extraordinary Parade (limited to 1,000 places)

  • YES

  • NO

• Option 2: Concert ticket

  • SEATED (+ €10)

  • STANDING

• Option 3: Costume kit

  • YES (+ €5)

  • NO

• Option 4: T-shirt

  • YES (+ €19.95)

  • NO

KIDS TOUR: €5

• 1 race of your choice

• Access to the Extraordinary Parade

• Access to the village

• Access to the disco aperitif

• 1 ticket to the ABBA MANIA concert

• Finisher medal

• RUNFEST bag

• Option 1: choose your race

  • Ages 6–8: 450 m (limit 350)

  • Ages 9–11: 900 m (limit 350)

• Option 2: Join the Extraordinary Parade (limited to 1,000 places)

  • YES

  • NO

• Option 3: Concert ticket

  • SEATED

  • STANDING

• Option 4: Costume kit

  • YES (+ €5)

  • NO

CHILD SUPPORTER -14: FREE

• Access to the Extraordinary Parade

• Access to the village

• Access to the disco aperitif

• 1 ticket to the ABBA MANIA concert

• Option 1: Join the Extraordinary Parade (limited to 1,000 places)

  • YES

  • NO

• Option 3: Concert ticket

  • SEATED

  • STANDING

• Option 4: Costume kit

  • YES (+ €5)

  • NO

The “Extraordinary Parade” isn’t a traditional race. No timing, no pressure, no performance mindset—just fun.

• On a 1,300 m track with sea views 🌊

• Come walk, jog, dance… even in costume! Pop star, rock star, superhero, glitter—anything goes 💃

• 3 music zones = 3 vibes, 3 generations of music 🎵

• You can stop, enjoy, laugh, share, and start again whenever you like 💫

• Open to children from age 5 (with an adult) 🧑

The goal? 🤝 Share your passion with friends and family and enjoy a one-of-a-kind moment on the track. It’s not a race—it’s a moving party.

Buy a Runner or Supporter pass and select the free option during registration.

Yes—RUNFEST is for everyone: walking, jogging, running, relays, kids, beginners and experienced runners. You simply need to respect each race’s time limits (see the event rules).

Yes, depending on the event:

• Kids Tour ages 6–8 (450 m)

• Kids Tour ages 9–11 (900 m)

Places are limited to 300 runners per race, and same-day registration is possible, subject to availability.

No—the track is strictly reserved for participants. However, supporters can cheer from the grandstands, which offer an exceptional view of the trotting track and, in the distance, a beautiful panorama of the Mediterranean Sea.

RUNFEST x Sourire à la Vie solidarity: for every registration, €1 is donated to the charity “Sourire à la Vie”, which supports children with cancer by providing help, activities, hope and moments of happiness. By taking part, you’re doing something good for your body… and for the hearts of those who need it most 💛.

You can pick up your bib on site on 30 May 2026 (event day) at the entrance counters of the Hippodrome Côte d’Azur in Cagnes-sur-Mer from 9:30 am. The village opens at 10:30 am.

Yes—bring the registered participant’s ID and, if required, a simple written authorization.

Yes, in accordance with FFA rules for timed races.

Yes—showers are available on site!