So Billy the Kid 🤠, we already know you don't shoot faster than your shadow, but do you run faster than your shadow? 🏃♀️ To find out, see you in the perfect city of Billy-Montigny to face other cowboys at the Billysian Strides ⚡. As you've guessed, you won't be participating on the back of your trusty steed 🐎 but rather in your faithful running shoes! 👟 Billy-Montigny is a commune in the north of France, located in the Pas-de-Calais department, in the Hauts-de-France region. 😁 If you want to discover a city with a rich history and authentic charm, Billy-Montigny has plenty to offer. Dive into the unique atmosphere of the mining basin, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site ⚒️, and explore the traces of the industrial past that shaped the region.
And to discover it, what better than to participate in a race? The Billysian Strides offer you multiple distances🔥: a road race of 10 km for performance seekers 🚀, a second course of 5 km for those who are more relaxed 🌈, and mini-races for the kids: 2.5 km, 1.7 km, and 800 m 👧. For those who prefer walking, a 10 km walk is also organized! 🚶♀️ The 10 km race is suitable for performances. On flat and fast terrain 🌬️, you can see who is the quickest draw! Lucky Luke better watch out! 💨
Once you've finished your race, you can explore a bit of the Wild West! 🏜️ Just because we're not in Texas doesn't mean we can't have fun! 🌀 Dive into the heritage of the mining basin by discovering its memory-laden sites, like the remains of the former coal mining ⛏️. Enjoy a stroll in its green spaces 🌳, perfect for a break away from the hustle and bustle of big cities. Nearby, explore the famous Louvre-Lens and the Bollaert stadium 🏟️ for an unforgettable cultural and sports immersion.
Come experience the warm hospitality of the North, or your head might be on the line! 💰
At the Billysian Strides, kids are the stars! 👑 3 races are offered to them:
Bib pick-up on April 26, 2025, at Intersport Hénin Beaumont and on race day in Billy-Montigny.
The races will start in Billy-Montigny at:
9:15 AM for the 10 km
9:00 AM for the 10 km walk
10:30 AM for the 5 km
10 km: born in 2009 or earlier
5 km: born in 2011 or earlier
2.5 km: born between 2012 and 2013
1.7 km: born between 2014 and 2015
800 m: born between 2016 and 2018
You will simply need to provide the new PPS form to participate in the Billysian Strides.
10 km:
Phase 1 (From 01/03 to 30/04): €10
Phase 2 (on May 1st): €13
5 km:
Phase 1 (From 01/03 to 30/04): €8
Phase 2 (on May 1st): €11
Youth 2.5 km, 1.7 km, 800 m:
Phase 1 (From 01/03 to 30/04): €2
Phase 2 (on May 1st): €2
Walk:
Phase 1 (From 01/03 to 30/04): €4
Phase 2 (on May 1st): €6
You can check the race rules here
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