Txingudi Korrika 2026
- Next event : Sun, October 4, 2026Date confirmed
The event in a few words
In Basque, korrika means “to run”: yes, you’re here to get those beautiful legs working, not to go sunbathing on the beach (not right away anyway) 😏. Every October, the Txingudi bay hosts this 10K set on the Bidasoa estuary, where France touches Spain with its toes. The start sets off from Hendaye, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, and the finish awaits you on the other bank, in Hondarribia, right in the heart of the Spanish Basque Country 🇪🇸. As for the sky, the Atlantic plays the mildness card: pleasant temperatures, low late-summer Indian light, and a hint of sirimiri, the local drizzle that sometimes shows up without knocking 🤓.
The route leaves the Quai de la Floride and rolls out a smooth profile, made to swallow kilometers like hotcakes. 🏃 You’ll run along the bay, pass through Irun, then cross the border at a running pace by moving from one bank to the other—a change of country with no passport control, just your legs as a visa 🦵. The km 5 mat marks halfway before the final straight to the athletics track of the Hondartza sports center, where the clock stops on the cinders ⏱️. No wall, no sneaky tipping point: here, everything invites you to let it flow on this city-to-city format.
For its 27th edition, the event has taken care to welcome all body types. A handbike and wheelchair race sets off five minutes before the pack, with a free bib to boot 🤝. Yes, para sport matters a lot to the organizers. The youngest runners get their own meet-up too, the “Txingudi Korrika Txiki”, which is the course exclusively reserved for children, the morning before. And with only 1,000 bibs, the atmosphere stays human-sized, far from anonymous crowds.
Finishing in Hondarribia is perfect timing to recover properly by the seaside 🌊. The Marina district lines up its colorful fishermen’s houses and pintxos bars, where the Gilda—olive, anchovy and chili—pairs with txakoli, always served and enjoyed in moderation 🥘. Then stroll through the fortified historic casco before heading back to the French side to stretch your calves on the long beach of Hendaye 🇫🇷. Two countries, one bay, ten kilometers: you’ll leave with a single bib but a multitude of memories 😎.
In the end you’ll ask for more! “beste bat” as they say in the Basque Country! 🤩
4 reasons to join this race
The distance you'll all agree on
10 kmTOP
Kids
- Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM
- 10 km
A few more words
The course starts from Quai de la Floride, in Hendaye, and follows a rolling, almost flat profile—ideal for going after a clean time 🏃. You’ll run along the Bay of Txingudi before switching to the Spanish side by crossing Irun, in a cross-border transition that gives the event all its flavor 🌊. Km 5 marks the halfway point, then the road rises toward the Hondartza sports center in Hondarribia, where the finish is on the athletics track ⏱️. Completely closed to traffic and marked at every kilometer point (then every 500, 300, 200, and 100 m as you approach the line), the course is certified by the RFEA and listed on the national level II calendar. With no significant elevation gain and no technical section, it’s the perfect playground for record chasers as well as for a successful first 10 km 🏁.
Races for children / juniors 👶
The next generation has its own playground with the “Txingudi Korrika Txiki”, celebrating its 10th edition 😀. It takes place on Saturday morning, near Stadium Gal, in a friendly atmosphere designed to get the youngest running without the pressure of the clock 🙌.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
The bib can be picked up at the Espace Palmera Montero, in Irun:
on Friday 2 October 2026 from 6pm to 9pm
on Saturday 3 October 2026 from 10am to 1pm.
For late registrations or uncollected bibs, pickup is done directly in the start area, in Hendaye, on race day, from 8:30am to 9:45am. Remember to present your registration receipt with its QR code (on your phone or printed) or, failing that, an ID document.
On Sunday 4 October 2026, the first runners set off at 10am from the Quai de la Floride, in Hendaye (10 rue des Orangers). The handbike and wheelchair race starts a little earlier, at 9:55am. Positioning is done via five start waves assigned according to the estimated time provided at registration.
Yes, you must be at least 14 years old to take part in the race.
No, it is not mandatory; however, you will need to present a PPS certificate issued less than one year before the race date.
The entry fee for the foot race increases as registrations come in:
€13 for the first 100 registrants
€16 for the first 300 registrants and before 31 August 2026 (11:59pm)
€19 until 27 September 2026 (11:59pm)
€24 for the last week, until Friday 2 October 2026 (1pm)
The handbike and wheelchair race is free (€0). No registration is possible on the day at the start.
The maximum time to finish the race is 1h15 from the start of the first runners.
A water station is set up at kilometer 5. At the finish, all runners receive a full refreshment, solid and liquid.
The runner's bag includes the bib with an integrated disposable chip (personalized with the runner's name for registrations before 15 September 2026), safety pins and a technical T-shirt. Also included are refreshments, medical assistance, insurance, as well as bag drop and shower services.
Yes. A cloakroom and shower service is offered at the Hondartza sports center, in Hondarribia. At the start, two vehicles collect runners' bags and transfer them to the finish. A self-adhesive label attached to the bib is used to identify each bag; it is recommended to leave only the bare essentials in it and no valuables.
In early October on the Basque coast, the oceanic climate remains mild, with pleasant temperatures and a relatively low risk of rain. Plan an outfit suited to possible humidity.
On the Hendaye side (start area), free parking is available, with a drop-off zone for companions 300 m from the exit. On the Hondarribia side (finish), you can park at the “La Benta” car park or at the Hondartza sports zone car park. A maritime shuttle connects both banks all morning, every 15 min, for a 7-minute crossing at €2.5 per trip; the pier is located 600 m from the finish area and the slots (8:30am, 8:45am, 9:00am, 9:15am) are reserved at registration. No land shuttle is offered this year.
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