La Bitchoise - 10 km 2026

La Bitchoise is a night running race in Bitche, a town in Moselle in northeastern France. The main race is 10 km, with a 5 km option for runners who want a shorter evening run. It is organized by Basket Club Pays de Bitche, and the event setup includes aid stations and changing rooms. The 10 km route stays within Bitche but uses the town’s military landmarks to give the course its shape. Runners pass along the ramparts of the Citadel of Bitche and go through Fort Saint Sebastien, so the race is not just a flat town loop. The organizers describe the topography as interesting, which fits a course built around fortifications rather than broad city avenues.