RunFest 2026

RUNFEST is an exciting new sports and music festival held at the Côte d'Azur Hippodrome in Cagnes-sur-Mer on Saturday, May 30, 2026. It's not just a race; it's a full day of fun, sharing, and emotions!

Here's what makes the experience unique:

• A music-filled course 🎧. Every race is accompanied by a DJ and live musicians playing in sync with your strides. You run, groove, and smile. It's where performance meets atmosphere!

• The party continues even after you cross the finish line 🎉. The celebration doesn't end with the race: head to the RUNFEST Village to reconnect with loved ones, celebrate together, and enjoy the entertainment.

• A friendly village for everyone 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒. Family areas, free games, activities, food trucks, a continuous DJ… The village is designed for both runners and their companions to have a fantastic time.

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

• Grand finale: ABBA MANIA in concert 🎤. The day concludes with a giant party: the world's largest ABBA tribute, a 2-hour show to end RUNFEST on a high note.

Additionally, 1€ is donated to Sourire à la Vie for every registration!🎗

The races will start on the trotting tracks of the Côte d'Azur Hippodrome in Cagnes-sur-Mer on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Timing details to follow.

Yes, a finisher's medal is awarded to:

• All timed races

• Kids Tours

Podium prizes are detailed in the regulations 🎁.

Yes, access to the village, entertainment, and concert is open to the public. One of RUNFEST's founding goals is to allow everyone to share their passion for running with their loved ones.

To access the hippodrome in Cagnes-sur-Mer on Saturday, May 30, 2026, everyone must have an entry ticket. Available options are:

• For participants 🎽:

  • The race bib (Solo races, Relay, 4-Lap Groove, 8-Lap Tempo, The Extraordinary Parade)

• For companions/visitors 🎟️:

  • A RUNFEST EXPERIENCE ticket: Grants access to the event all day, enjoy the entertainment, the village, cheer for runners, and join the finish area.

    • STANDARD PACK: €20 (full day without concert)

    • COMPLETE PACK: €45 (full day + ABBA MANIA concert in the evening)

• Parents of children registered for the Kids Tours 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒: To accompany a participating child, each parent must have a RUNFEST Experience ticket. All sales conditions are in the regulations.

Here are the bib prices:

• Standard RUNFEST package (without concert): race registration + RUNFEST village access + participation in "The Extraordinary Parade"

  • “8-LAP TEMPO” SOLO (10.4km): €48 (for the first 250), €55 (for the 251st-750th registrants), €60 (for the 750th-1000th registrants)

  • “8-LAP TEMPO” RELAY DUO (10.4km): €42 (for the first 250), €50 (for the 251st-750th registrants), €55 (for the 750th-1000th registrants)

  • “8-LAP TEMPO” RELAY OF 4 (10.4km): €38 (for the first 250), €43 (for the 251st-750th registrants), €50 (for the 750th-1000th registrants)

  • “4-LAP GROOVE” SOLO (5.2km): €42 (for the first 250), €50 (for the 251st-750th registrants), €55 (for the 750th-1000th registrants)

  • “KIDS TOUR 6 TO 8” and “KIDS TOUR 9 TO 11” (450m): €5

  • “THE EXTRAORDINARY PARADE” (1H): Free for the first 700 people who bought a timed race and free for children under 14. Early rate €20, standard rate €25. Tickets can be purchased on the day, subject to availability.

  • Access to the RUNFEST Experience village (non-runners): €25 (for the first 250), €30 (for the 251st-750th registrants), €35 (750-1000)

• Complete RUNFEST package (with concert): race registration + RUNFEST village access + Participation in "The Extraordinary Parade" + ABBA MANIA concert access)

  • “8-LAP TEMPO” SOLO (10.4km): €68 (for the first 250), €75 (for the 251st-750th registrants), €80 (for the 750th-1000th registrants)

  • “8-LAP TEMPO” RELAY DUO (10.4km): €62 (for the first 250), €70 (for the 251st-750th registrants), €75 (for the 750th-1000th registrants)

  • “8-LAP TEMPO” RELAY OF 4 (10.4km): €58 (for the first 250), €63 (for the 251st-750th registrants), €70 (for the 750th-1000th registrants)

  • “4-LAP GROOVE” SOLO (5.2km): €62 (for the first 250), €70 (for the 251st-750th registrants), €75 (for the 750th-1000th registrants)

  • “KIDS TOUR 6 TO 8” and “KIDS TOUR 9 TO 11” (450m): €5

  • “THE EXTRAORDINARY PARADE” (1H): Free for the first 700 people who bought a timed race and free for children under 14. Early rate €40, standard rate €75. Tickets can be purchased on the day, subject to availability.

  • Access to RUNFEST Experience village + concert (non-runners): €45 (for the first 250), €50 (for the 251st-750th registrants), €55 (for the 750th-1000th registrants)

Standard Runfest Package (without concert) 📦:

• Entry to the race of your choice

• Access to the permanent RUNFEST Village (DJ, entertainment, family games, picnic area)

• Free entry to "The Extraordinary Parade" (for the first 700 registrations)

• Access to Disco Aperitif at 7 PM

COMPLETE Package (with ABBA MANIA concert) 🎤:

• Everything in the Standard Package

• Discounted concert access (+€20) only during initial registration

• Access to Disco Aperitif at 7 PM

Note, after registration, the concert ticket must be purchased at the regular price through Ticketmaster.

Yes, of course! Even if you initially chose the Standard Runfest Package, you can still add access to the ABBA MANIA concert ✨. Just purchase your ticket directly from the organizer's official website:

• ABBA MANIA Concert Ticketing: (Ticketmaster – Richard Walter Productions)

  • 👉 https://www.ticketmaster.fr/fr/resultat/idtier/28239479?ipSearch=rwalter-prod

Important: The discounted rate is only available during the initial registration. Afterward, tickets are sold at the public rate set by the organizer.

The "Extraordinary Parade" isn't a traditional race. There’s no timing, no pressure, no "performance" mindset: just fun!

• On a 1300m track, with a sea view 🌊

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

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

• You can stop, enjoy, laugh, share, and go again whenever you want 💫

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

The goal? 🤝 Share your passion with loved ones and experience a unique moment on the track. It's not a race: it's a moving celebration.

By signing up for a timed Runfest race (the 8 or 4-Lap solo or relay) and selecting the free option during registration (limited to the first 700 people).

Otherwise, registration for this event is available for €25 at the early rate or €30 at the standard rate. A costume kit can be bought for €5 on-site or during registration.

Yes, Runfest is open to all: walk, jog, race, relay, kids, beginners, or seasoned runners. Just adhere to the time limits for each race. (see regulations)

Yes, depending on the event:

• Kids Tour 6-8 years (450m)

• Kids Tour 9-11 years (900m)

Entries are limited to 300 runners per race, and registration is possible on the day, subject to availability.

No, the track is strictly reserved for participants. However, spectators can cheer for their loved ones from the stands, which offer a superb view of the trotting track and, in the distance, a splendid panorama of the Mediterranean Sea.

Solidarity Runfest x Sourire à la Vie: for each registration, €1 is donated to the "Sourire à la Vie" association, which supports children with cancer by providing them with care, activities, hope, and joyful moments. By participating, you do good for your body... and warm the hearts of those who need it most 💛.

In the 8-Lap Tempo DUO & 4 relays, 200 entries are reserved for businesses (100 entries per relay), communities, institutions, and organizations. The goal:

• Cohesion, team spirit, collective achievement

• Visibility for your organization: social media, press, display, official communication 💼

• A portion of the entry fees is donated to Sourire à la Vie 🎗️

You can pick up your race bib on:

• Saturday, May 23, 2026: from 10 AM to 6 PM

• From Monday, May 25th to Friday, May 29th, 2026: from 10 AM to 7 PM

At the following addresses:

• 210 Avenue Roumanille, Espace Saint Philippe 06410 Sophia Antipolis, 06410: at our partner's location, English 4 French (English training center)

• On-site on May 30, 2026, event day at the entrance gates of the Côte d'Azur Hippodrome in Cagnes-sur-Mer: starting from 8:30 AM.

Yes, with the registrant's ID and, if necessary, a simple authorization letter.

Yes, according to FFA rules for timed races.