Testathlon Lyon 2026

Running is great, but running while defending a cause is even better! 🌟 In this month of November, the city of Lyon hosts the Testathlon. The Lyon Sud hospital 🏥 mobilizes its branches with the DigestScience Foundation and the hepatogastroenterology department, whew, that's a big word 🥵. They are organizing a charity race to support research on Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBDs). On top of that, they're thinking of everyone 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒, offering several trails: 7 km, 14 km, 21 km timed, a walk of 5 km as well as a children's race of 1 km. With all that, you have options ✨. Plus, 20 years isn't every day, so come blow out the candles for the race! 🎂 One last little tip: still prepare warm clothes, because in the region, November can be unpredictable. Temperatures range between 11° and 4° 🥶, so a neck warmer will definitely be one of the guests 🧣. 

This year, emphasis is placed on the benefits of Adapted Physical Activity (APA) in the treatment 💊 of digestive pathologies. And that's important to know! Besides, the Testathlon provides significant financial support 💰 for the funding of research projects by the foundation, allowing for increasingly concrete medical advances 💉. Often invisible, these disabling diseases cause significant inequalities for those affected 😷 (Crohn's disease, celiac disease...). Participate in this race to support this worthy cause in one way or another! 💝

Each year, the event gathers about 2,000 people to share a friendly moment 😆. To engage as many people as possible, several distances are announced. It starts strong with an almost half-marathon "The Big Challenge", Lyon-style 🔥, in a more than pleasant landscape! Parc de Parilly will have you going up and down during your race 🏃, so we hope your legs are ready to handle the incline! Otherwise, a 14 km, "The Path of Courage" and you will need it for this quality challenge 💥. In the surroundings of Lyon, it's always nice. Timer started or just for fun, "The Loop of Hope", 7 km in a nature park 🍀, it's always more enjoyable to run well surrounded. Walkers are also invited, a 5 km tour, "The Digestive Stroll," in the southern part of the park, among trees and plains! The organizers really don't forget anyone, so a children's race 👧, of 1 km "The Little Road Runners" will take place. Enough to support the cause with the whole family! 💖 Which company will win the solidarity mobilization trophy? ⭐️ Indeed, you can come with your company 💼 to win the inter-company challenge. Form your team and join the Testathlon 2025 race! 💪

A little Paris, that's how you could describe the city of Lyon 🤓. An architecture inspired by the high bourgeoisie, yes Madam! 💄 Must-see monuments are to be seen, so if you have energy left after your run, go for it! Notre-Dame de Fourvière, of course, this basilica perched on its hill, dominating the city with an unbeatable view is a must-see 😍. And we told you it's like the capital, so just nearby, you'll find the Metal Tower of Fourvière. Inspired by the third floor of the Eiffel Tower 🗼, it's even taller because it stands at 372 m thanks to its elevated base. The cheater…🤭 If you go down a bit, make a stop in the quarters of Vieux Lyon, you won't find anything more typical! Old buildings, cobblestones on the ground, local shops 🌾, and especially Lyonnaise bouchons at every corner 🤤. Foodies will be served 🍛. These mythical little restaurants in the city keep Lyon's culinary traditions alive by offering a simple menu 📋 with affordable prices. Honestly, what more could you ask for? 😜

Come on, with all these details, we hope you're ready to run for an important cause 💎, because we're waiting for you at the starting line!