Corrida de Sainte Maure de Touraine 2026

The Corrida de Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine is a winter road race held in Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine, located in France’s Indre-et-Loire department. The primary 7.1 km race begins at 5:30 PM, covering 100 meters of elevation gain across three circuits within the town. A 1 km option is also available, suitable for younger participants or families. The route passes by the town’s castle and church before guiding runners through confined streets and over stairways, differentiating it from a simple flat race. The event coincides with a Christmas market featuring entertainment, children’s activities, and food vendors, contributing to a local holiday atmosphere. Recent years have seen record numbers of participants, with both runners and families congregating for the race and the market.