Txingudi Korrika 2026
- Next event : Sun, October 4, 2026Date confirmed
The event in a few words
In Basque, korrika means “to run”: yep, you’re here to get those fine legs working, not to go sunbathing on the beach (not right away anyway) 😏. Every October, the Txingudi Bay hosts this 10 km set on the Bidasoa estuary, where France brushes up against Spain with the tip of its toes. The start goes 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 light, and a hint of sirimiri, the local drizzle that sometimes shows up unannounced 🤓.
The route leaves from Quai de la Floride and unfolds a smooth profile, built for gobbling up kilometers like hotcakes. 🏃 You’ll run along the bay, pass through Irun, then cross the border at a running pace, moving from one bank to the other—a country change with no passport control, just your legs as a visa 🦵. The km 5 mat marks the halfway point before the final straight to the athletics track at the Hondartza sports center, where the clock stops on the cinders ⏱️. No wall, no sneaky tipping point: here, everything invites you to let it roll 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 main pack, with a free bib to boot 🤝. Yes—para sport matters a lot to the organizers. Younger runners get their own meet-up, 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 crushes.
The finish 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 pepper—pairs with txakoli, always served and enjoyed in moderation 🥘. Then stroll through the fortified historic old town before heading back to the French side to stretch your calves along the long beach of Hendaye 🇫🇷. Two countries, one bay, ten kilometers: you’ll leave with a single bib but a whole collection of memories 😎.
In the end, you’ll want 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 the Quai de la Floride, in Hendaye, and heads out on a rolling, almost flat profile—ideal for chasing 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 race all its flavor 🌊. Km 5 marks the halfway point, then the road rises slightly toward the Hondartza sports center, in Hondarribia, where the finish is decided on the athletics track ⏱️. Fully closed to traffic and signposted 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 sections, it’s the perfect terrain for record hunters 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 ones running without the pressure of the clock 🙌.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Bibs can be collected at the Mendibil Shopping Center, in Irun:
Friday, October 2, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Saturday, October 3 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
All bibs and timing chips not collected by then will be handed out directly on race day in the start area, from 8:30 am to 9:45 am.
On Sunday, October 4, 2026, the first runners set off at 10:00 am from Quai de la Floride, in Hendaye (10 Rue des Orangers). The handbike and wheelchair race starts a little earlier, at 9:55 am. 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 dated less than one year before the race date.
The entry fee for the running race increases as registrations come in:
€13 for the first 100 registrants
€16 for the first 300 registrants and before August 31, 2026 (11:59 pm)
€19 until September 27, 2026 (11:59 pm)
€24 for the last week, until Friday, October 2, 2026 (1:00 pm)
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 offering, solid and liquid.
The runner's bag includes the bib with an integrated disposable chip (personalized with the runner's name for registrations before September 15, 2026). The bag check and luggage transport service. Access to the network of pacers: For 8 different time goals (from 37'30" to 1h00). Access to changing rooms and showers: At the sports complex (polideportivo) Hondartza at the finish.
Yes. A cloakroom and shower service is available 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 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 clothing suitable for 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 one in the Hondartza sports area. A shuttle boat connects both banks all morning, every 15 min, for a 7-minute crossing at €2.5 per trip; the pier is 600 m from the finish area and the time slots (8:30 am, 8:45 am, 9:00 am, 9:15 am) must be booked at registration. No land shuttle is offered this year.
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