La route du louvre

What is the connection between the Louvre and Lens? Follow the guide, we explain the how and why of an emblematic race of Hauts-de-France.

What you will find there:

• An event combining running and partying, and this for almost 20 years;

• 3 distances (5 km, 10 km and marathon) and hikes, everyone is served!

• An instruction, to run - or walk in complete peace.

Focus on the course:

Did you know that the famous Louvre Museum had an annex in Lens? That's the reason for the Route du Louvre, originally a marathon , to which a 5 km , a 10 km and several hikes have been added over the years.

Today, the marathon no longer starts from Lille, but from Seclin, to finish in the city center of Lens. The ambition: to connect the Lille metropolis to the Lens conurbation and its famous mining basin. Yes, with the hills all black, there. A super fast course to discover the typical landscapes of the region!

If you're feeling down, you can count on the musical entertainment along the way to give you a boost. A good fanfare is the best remedy to get over your stitch. After denial.

3 great reasons to participate:

• A race that promotes the regional territory, it’s a feast for the eyes! And for the feet;

• Conferences and many activities. Well yes, we don't just run, eh;

• The legendary friendliness of the northerners. It’s worth the detour.