Hivernale de Milly sur Thérain

The Hivernale de Milly sur Thérain is a road running event held in early December in Milly-sur-Thérain, a village in the Oise department of Hauts-de-France. It features two races, 4.5 km and 17 km, and a 9 km walk. The same morning accommodates runners seeking a short, fast effort and those preferring a longer winter outing on foot. Both races begin at 9:45 AM, with the walk starting 15 minutes prior. The 17 km course starts with a loop around the ponds, then proceeds through Bonnières, La Neuville-Vault, and Herchies. Approximately 7 km into the race, participants encounter a 1 km ascent that many expect and some anticipate with apprehension. The 4.5 km race follows the initial loop of the longer course and is sufficiently flat for speed. The walk utilizes sections of the race route and incorporates hiking trails. Having reached at least its 37th edition, the event feels like an established local winter tradition, not a singular village race.