Corrida des Pères Noël 2026

The Corrida des Pères Noël is a Christmas road race held annually in Issy-les-Moulineaux, a town in Hauts-de-Seine near Paris. Taking place in December, it features several short, accessible distances: 10 km, 5 km, 3 km, 1.5 km, and a 3 km Christmas walk. Some of the races embrace the holiday theme with categories for Santas, reindeer, snowmen, and elves. The Santa race is a notable aspect, drawing the largest gathering of Santas in France each year, with thousands of participants and over 100 volunteers. This established and locally popular event maintains a lighthearted atmosphere, blending athletic competition with costumes, charitable giving, and festive end-of-year fun.