Course de la Nive - Rte de Bayonne 2026

The Course de la Nive is a 10 km road race held in the French Basque Country. It begins at the Portuberria footbridge in Villefranque and concludes on Pont Pannecau in Bayonne. The race typically takes place in mid-October, commencing at 10:30 AM, and operates as a point-to-point event between two cities, rather than a circuit. The course traces the Nive river towards Bayonne, incorporating riverside paths, town streets, and urban segments as it approaches the finish. Approximately 800 runners participate, and previous winners include Nicolas Mariani of Anglet Olympique, who secured a solo victory. Association Ximista and the athletics section of Aviron Bayonnais are the organizing bodies. Buses are provided from Place des Basques to the starting point, and a mobile cloakroom is available for participants to retrieve their belongings post-race.