The Course de Noël takes runners through the lit streets of Liffré, in Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, around mid-December. This city road race occurs at night, offering 1.5 km, 5 km, and 10 km distances suitable for children, casual runners, and those seeking a challenging effort before Christmas.
The event embraces the season, characterized as festive and nocturnal, centered on Christmas spirit rather than solely finish times. The route balances performance with a Christmas atmosphere, and the race benefits a charitable cause, making the evening as much about participation as speed.