Suresnes Christmas Run 2026
- Next event : Sun, December 6, 2026Date confirmed
- Last event : Sun, December 7, 2025
The event in a few words
Still don’t know the Suresnes Christmas Run? ❄️ Lucky for you, we’re here to tell you about it! It’ll be one of your last races of the year 📆, and on top of that you’ll be running for a good cause, so it would be a shame to miss it! 🤗 So, grab your thermal gear and your old Christmas sweater 🎄 and get ready to enjoy the end-of-year holiday decorations in the streets of Suresnes 🌟.
Welcome to the Hauts-de-Seine, in the small town of Suresnes! 🤩 A 5 km or 2 km race awaits you, and it’s no small one.
The sports village will be open from 8:30 a.m. on the big day, so you can warm up and get your little legs ready to go full speed! 🐇 But if you’d rather come just for fun, you’ve come to the right place, because at the Suresnes Christmas Run, it’s strongly recommended to dress up! 🦹♀️ It’s perfect if you missed Halloween this year and want to make up for it! On the other hand, maybe go for Christmas costumes rather than vampires 🧛♂️ or ghosts 👻, given the time of year… We wouldn’t want you to be off-theme!
After that, whether you come as Santa 🎁 or as a witch 🧙♀️, you’ll still be able, during this event, to support the charity AFM-Téléthon 🔗. The funds will be redistributed to help support research and care for children affected by severe diseases.
We’ll be waiting for you at the Cité-jardins for the starting gun! ⏰ Off you go for a 100% in-town route, in the heart of Suresnes decked out in its end-of-year decorations 🏟️. In previous editions, marching bands set the mood all along the course and athletics workshops entertained young and old 🏋️♀️
So, are you joining the crew of people signed up for the Suresnes Christmas Run? 🙋♀️
5 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
5 kmTOP
2 km
- Sunday, December 6, 2026
- 1 loopx5 km
A few more words
On this 5 km, you will complete two loops laid out 100% in the city, discovering Suresnes and its Christmas decorations! 🎅 Start at 10 a.m., one refreshment station on the course, chip timing, and a maximum of 1 hour to reach the finish. The roads are closed to traffic from 7:30 a.m., so you can run with peace of mind.
2 km race
Road Running- Sunday, December 6, 2026
- 1 loopx2 km
A few more words
For this 2 km keep your eyes wide open—you might run into Santa Claus around a street corner! 🎅 A single loop in the city, a 9:30 a.m. start—before the 5 km—and 20 minutes to get it done. It’s the youngest runners’ race: it’s reserved for the U10s and U12s.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Bibs can be collected upon presentation of an ID:
Thursday 3, Friday 4 and Saturday 5 December 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Terre de Running store, 8 place du Théâtre 92800 Puteaux.
Sunday 6 December 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at the starting area.
Due to the Vigipirate security plan, the security measures are reinforced: runners and bags are searched at the entrance. The organizers therefore recommend picking up your bib in advance, or arriving early enough on race day.
On Sunday 6 December 2026: 9:30 a.m. for the 2 km and 10:00 a.m. for the 5 km. Athletes with disabilities start 5 minutes before the official start of each race. On-site reception opens from 8:30 a.m., with bib collection until 9:45 a.m.
Yes. The 5 km is open from the U16 category through masters, i.e., runners born in 2013 and earlier. The 2 km is reserved for U14 and U12, born in 2014, 2015, 2016 or 2017. For minors, a parental authorization signed by the legal guardian must be attached at the time of registration, unless they hold one of the accepted licenses.
5 km race: €5
2 km race: €2
Service fees are added at the time of payment on the online ticketing platform.
Registration is open from 19 October to 30 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m., online only. No registration is possible on race day. Places are limited to 900 for the 5 km and 200 for the 2 km: better not to wait.
Yes, one of these documents is mandatory:
an “Athlé Compétition”, “Athlé Entreprise” or “Athlé Running” license issued by the FFA, or an FFA “Pass’ J’aime Courir” completed by a doctor, valid on the date of the event;
a sports license from a federation approved by the FFA, valid, mentioning no contraindication to the practice of sport, athletics or competitive running;
a medical certificate stating no contraindication to the practice of sport, athletics or competitive running, issued less than one year before the date of the competition (or a copy);
an FFA Parcours Prévention Santé (PPS) issued less than one year ago.
Yes, a refreshment station is set up on the course. Trash bins are available there: dropping your waste elsewhere may result in disqualification.
You can check the race rules here
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