Corrida des Peres Noel - Fontenay-le-Comte 2026

Corrida des Pères Noël is a Christmas-themed running morning in Fontenay-le-Comte, Vendée, organized by Saf, the local athletics club. It offers children’s “elf races,” a 5 km walk, and 5 km and 10 km runs, all starting from the municipal stadium. The schedule is staggered: children go first, then walkers, then the two main races. The event embraces the Santa-run concept, with participants encouraged to wear Christmas colors and prizes awarded for the three best costumes. The previous edition drew 1,300 runners, giving it the feel of a local holiday gathering as much as a race day. The format suits families, walkers, casual runners, and those seeking a short December race with costumes as part of the tradition.