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! 🤩
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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)
Bib pickup takes place at the Mendibil Shopping Centre in Irun:
Friday 2 October 2026, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday 3 October 2026, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
For late registrations or uncollected bibs, pickup is available directly in the start area in Hendaye on race day, from 8:30 am to 9:45 am. Please bring your registration confirmation with its QR code (on your phone or printed) or, if you don’t have it, an ID document.
On Sunday 4 October 2026, the first runners set off at 10:00 am from Quai de la Floride in Hendaye (Rue des Orangers 10). The handbike and wheelchair race starts a few minutes earlier, at 9:55 am. Runners line up in five start waves, assigned based on the estimated time provided during registration.
Yes. You must be at least 14 years old to take part.
No, it’s not mandatory. However, you will need to provide a PPS certificate dated less than one year before race day.
The running race entry fee increases as registrations come in:
€13 for the first 100 registrants
€16 for the first 300 registrants and until 31 August 2026 (11:59 pm)
€19 until 27 September 2026 (11:59 pm)
€24 during the final week, until Friday 2 October 2026 (1:00 pm)
The handbike and wheelchair race is free (€0). No registration is possible on race day at the start.
The maximum time to finish is 1 hour 15 minutes from the start of the first wave.
A water point is set up at kilometre 5. At the finish, all runners receive a full post-race refreshment (food and drinks).
Your runner bag includes your bib with an integrated disposable timing chip (personalised with the runner’s name for registrations made before 15 September 2026), safety pins, and a technical T-shirt. Refreshments, medical support, insurance, as well as bag drop and shower facilities are also included.
Yes. A cloakroom/bag drop service and showers are available at the Hondartza sports centre in Hondarribia. At the start, two vehicles collect runners’ bags and transport them to the finish. A self-adhesive label attached to your bib is used to identify each bag; we recommend leaving only essentials and no valuables.
In early October on the Basque coast, the oceanic climate is usually mild, with comfortable temperatures and a relatively low risk of rain. Plan for potentially damp conditions and bring appropriate clothing.
On the Hendaye side (start area), a free car park 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 water shuttle links both banks all morning, every 15 minutes, for a 7-minute crossing at €2.50 per trip; the pier is 600 m from the finish area, and time slots (8:30 am, 8:45 am, 9:00 am, 9:15 am) must be booked during registration. No land shuttle is offered this year.
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