Courir la Jules Verne 2024

Dear finisher,

If you've been inspired by the literary masterpieces of the famed author Jules Verne and wish to pay homage to him, we have just the thing for you: come and Run the Jules Verne! 🏃‍♀️ The city of Amiens, nestled in the Hauts-de-France region, in the Somme department, has been annually hosting this namesake race since 2014, in tribute to the writer who made Amiens his home in 1871. With a bit of luck, during either a 5 km loop or two loops for a 10 km run ✌️, you might get to enjoy the city's iconic sites under brilliant sunshine 🌞 and pleasant temperatures. However, do check the weather forecast, as there's a chance of rain ☔️. But don't worry! It won't exactly be "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" levels of wet! 😅 Bonus: the 5 km can also be tackled through hiking or Nordic walking 🚶.

If you're looking for a race without particular difficulties and accessible to all levels, Running the Jules Verne is definitely for you! It adds 5 km to your running journey 🏃🏽. You can also sign up for the 10 km to get a second look at each site – just in case you didn't have enough time to take it all in at your top speed the first time around! 😜 It's an unmissable event that last year gathered more than 4,300 participants.

Let's talk about the scenery! ➡️ The race kicks off on Charlotte Boulevard. Along your route, you're sure to be awed by the Notre Dame Cathedral of Amiens ⛪️ and its 42.30 m high vault (no, it's not 42 km, we're not talking marathon here 😉). It's a city emblem, just like the statue crowning the magnificent Dewailly clock at Place Marie Sans Chemises 👔. Don't worry! You won't miss the Amiens City Hall either, with its impressive stature (don't be jealous, you've got the physique of an athlete 😎). After winding through the modern city center, you'll see the famous Jules Verne Circus 🎪. Finally, you'll make your way to Rue Amiral Lejeune, where the finish line awaits. Afterwards, you might still want to enjoy the festivities, live music 🎷, and brass bands at the start/finish lines and along the course 🏁. You can also explore the partner village located on Rue Caumartin. But stay focused: this race has a "regional label" that qualifies you for the French Athletics Championships for both the 10 km and 5 km 🏆.

As the saying goes: "after the effort, the reward". You can indulge in the delicious Macarons of Amiens 😋. And if the running event has taken you through the city's "must-sees", you can always venture out to explore the Bay of Somme 🌊, its stunning landscapes, and its war history.

So, pay tribute to Jules Verne by adding this race to your story! 📕