The Hussars’ Strides 2026

Looking for a race that mixes sport, history and a big breath of fresh air in Metz? The Hussars’ Strides is exactly that: you run in an atmosphere that smells of heritage, military spirit and a good cause, with the Moselle as a backdrop 🏰.

Whatever you’re in the mood for: you can treat yourself to 5 km for a quick loop, go for 10 km for the “discovery that stings just enough” format, take on the 30 km for a real adventure, or choose the relay 3 x 10 km to share the effort and the memories (and tell yourself you “led the charge” in your own way) 🪖.

What I love here is the common thread: you’re not just coming to “tick off a distance”—you’re coming to experience Metz, its stones, its stories and its riverbanks, with a group energy that gives you wings when things get more serious 💙.

After the finish, stick around: go settle in at the Saint Stephen’s Cathedral and its stained glass, take a stroll to Place Saint-Louis for the medieval vibe, stop by the Centre Pompidou-Metz if you want your dose of culture, and finish with a calm walk around the lake (perfect for recovering in stroll mode) 🌿.

And if you’re coming as a duo or as a tribe, you’ve got the winning combo: photos at the Temple Neuf, an ice cream or a terrace in the city center, and a little lap along the ponds to end the day without rushing 🍦.