Les foulées valenciennoises

Despite its reputation for being a (very) fast race, we can reassure you right away: you don't need carbon plates as sharp as a razor to come and enjoy the event!

What you'll find on site:

• A 10 km, a 5 km and children's races;

• A 100% city centre course and very smooth;

• Refreshments during the race and at the finish.

Course focus:

Created in the early 80s, the Foulées Valenciennoises were aimed at starting for a school audience. Today, they are open to anyone who wants to have fun on a rolling course. Between 5 and 10 km, records rain down every year. But no pressure! Running is also an opportunity to (re)discover places that are definitely worth a detour. In Valenciennes, it is a magnificent town hall with a Renaissance façade that you will have the leisure to admire if you look up for 2 seconds from your connected watch (not easy that). Stay focused and don't get into the wrong starting pen: nearly 7,000 runners ready to fight will not hesitate to trample you if you drag your feet.

If you really want to play it cool, you will appreciate the "Baby Strollers" course. On the program, 3 km of hiking accompanied by your toddler. That said, you can also register to play for the win, records are also fought in strollers!

2 (very) good reasons to participate:

• Tripe stew is one of the specialties of Valenciennes: recycling idea? ;

• The welcoming atmosphere highlighted each year by the participants.