The La Dynamorun 8 km is a run-or-walk event in Dunkirk centered on Operation Dynamo, the 1940 wartime evacuation connected to the city. It is sporty, festive, and commemorative: participants move through the area, while the race theme maintains focus on the historical events.
The route passes through dunes, old wartime remnants, and historical locations associated with Operation Dynamo. The atmosphere evokes the 1940s, featuring runners in costume, spectators in retro attire, period music, and a costume competition. Registration covers food and drink stations along the course and at the finish, offering homemade fries and local beer.