Course de l'artichaut - Villelongue-de-la-Salanque 2027

The Course de l'Artichaut, also known as La Cursa de la Carxofa, is a local road race held in Villelongue-de-la-Salanque, southern France. The primary events are 10 km and 5 km races, both beginning at 9:30 AM. Additionally, there is a 3 km race for Benjamin-category runners, children's races of 400 m and 800 m, and a family walk following the same circuit. The 10 km course is flat and 95% on road, featuring a 450-meter straight at the start and finish. Aid stations are located at kilometers 3 and 8. The 5 km race is entirely on road, shares the same long straight for its start and finish, and includes an aid station at kilometer 3. Sports Loisirs Villelonguet organizes the event, with approximately 90 volunteers managing safety, registration, and refreshments. The artichoke theme connects to local farming; prizes are sourced from local agriculture, and the race serves to showcase this produce to runners, walkers, children, and families.