Avirun 2026
- Next event : Sun, May 24, 2026Date confirmed
The event in a few words
The year 2026 marks new challenges for the Aviron Bayonnais 🎯.
It's indeed the first time the Aviron Bayonnais Rugby Pro stadium will not see scrums for a weekend! 🤪 Yes, in May, Bayonne will swap its Top 14 🏉 rugby players for highly motivated runners 🏃. No need for cleats or mouthguards to tackle the kilometers of AVIRUN. You just need to bring your best running shoes and elbow your way to the starting line! 💪
The mythical rugby club is launching a sporting event centered around running: AVIRUN. This festive (and sporty! ☝️) event will offer various distances so everyone can enjoy according to their level 😉. 5 km, 10 km, half marathon : there's something for everyone! Young budding athletes will also have the chance to run inside the Stade Jean-Dauger, how cool is that? ✨ By the way, we crunched the numbers, a half marathon represents crossing approximately 210 rugby fields consecutively, quite the feat 😯. Whether you're pinning a bib for the first time or you're a seasoned road runner, you'll surely find the right fit🦶. Each course will allow you to discover, at your pace, the charming streets of Bayonne as well as the iconic monuments 😍. Bayonne is a city that loves to celebrate, unite, share, as it does with the traditional Bayonne festivals 🎉. And, beyond the runners, you can also count on the supporters to create an atmosphere reminiscent of a match at Jean-Dauger🏟️. Let's be honest, with the Bayonne crowd, there will certainly be as much singing, shouting, and enthusiasm as on a derby night against Biarritz 🤼♂️.
A few minutes away, you have the beautiful towns of Biarritz,Bidart, and Saint-Jean-de-Luz or even Hendaye! 👀 Beyond the landscapes, you'll discover a real way of life in these small parts of France 🇫🇷. Oh yes, don't forget to stop by the magnificent Halles de Bayonne😋. They house about twenty artisans and traders who highlight local products. Besides, when it comes to gastronomy, the local star is Bayonne ham! 🐷
Participate in the unique match of AVIRUN on the grounds of Aviron Bayonnais Rugby Pro: it's now! 😎
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
Half MarathonTOP
10 km
5 km
Kids
10 km Onetik
Road Running5 km : 5 km The Fadas
Road RunningRaces for children / juniors 👶
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Race number pick-up will take place at Stade Jean-Dauger, in the race village, on Friday, May 22, and Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Precise times will be announced a few weeks before the race on this page and by email to registered participants.
Yes, it is possible provided you present a copy of their ID and their registration confirmation.
We will not issue a race number without these documents.An official ID (CNI, passport, driving license).
The registration confirmation received by email.
For non-licensed FFA runners: a valid medical certificate or PPS (Health Prevention Course) at the time of the event.
No, it is not mandatory, but a PPS certificate dated less than three months before the race date must be presented.
The PPS replaces the medical certificate for running. The PPS, Health Prevention Course, is a four-step tool to raise awareness of risks, precautions, and recommendations related to runner health.
Refund conditions are detailed in the race regulations.
If you subscribed to the flexibility option upon registration, you have until M-1 (24.04.26) to cancel your registration for any reason, allowing you to get a partial refund of 80% of the registration fee, excluding management costs.
No race number transfer is authorized.4 children's courses are organized the day before AVIRUN, on Saturday, May 23, 2026, inside Stade Jean-Dauger:
400m course: open to children aged 5 to 6.
600m course: open to children aged 7 to 8.
800m course: open to children aged 9 to 10.
1100m course: open to children aged 11 to 12.
Registration is free for children's races.
Here are the race number prices (fees excluding management costs):
Andros Sport Half Marathon:
Early Bird: €45
Classic: €47
Last online price: €50
On-site: €55
10 km Onetik:
Early Bird: €26
Classic: €29
Last online price: €32
On-site: €35
5 km Les Fadas:
Classic: €13
Les Fadas children's races: free
Corporate Challenge: starting at €90 excl. tax
To register for the Corporate Challenge: https://register.finishers.com/challenge-entreprises-avirun-2026
To participate in AVIRUN, the participant must be aged:
Half Marathon: minimum 18 years old by December 31, 2026.
10km: minimum 16 years old by December 31, 2026.
5km: minimum 13 years old by December 31, 2026.
To participate in AVIRUN – Children's Races, the participant must be aged:
400m course: the child must be aged 5 to 6 years old by December 31, 2026.
600m course: the child must be aged 7 to 8 years old by December 31, 2026.
800m course: the child must be aged 9 to 10 years old by December 31, 2026.
1100m course: the child must be aged 11 to 12 years old by December 31, 2026.
Parental permission is mandatory for minors. Remember to check the corresponding box during online registration or complete the paper document if registration is done on-site.
Half Marathon: 3h
10 km: 1h15
5 km: 1h
The 5 km, 10 km, and half marathon races are open to teams participating with a joëlette, allowing persons with disabilities to join the event. Each joëlette must be accompanied by a minimum of 2 runner companions, who commit to ensuring the safety and comfort of the passenger throughout the event.
The joëlette companion registers normally. The joëlette runner will have a dedicated link for their registration, which is offered by the organizers.
Join the AVIRUN team!
Simply send an email in the section below "Become a volunteer" and we will contact you quickly.
Each volunteer receives an official AVIRUN t-shirt and meals are provided during their service.
So sign up and experience this unique event at the heart of AVIRUN!Would you like to become a partner of AVIRUN? Write to avirun@arugby.fr for more information.
The registration fee includes:
A retractable & reusable ecocup
AVIRUN goodies: bracelet & sticker
AVIRUN bag
Complimentary drink at finish
Samples from our partners
Race number with electronic timing (except for the kids' format)
Yes, a container (such as a flask or retractable cup).
Note, poles are prohibited and animals are not allowed on the course.You can check the race rules here
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