Les foulées de l'aéroport - Drancy

Les Foulées de l'Aéroport is a free 10 km city race in Seine-Saint-Denis, run on asphalt between Drancy and Le Bourget on a Sunday in November. Its unique feature is the route: when viewed on a tracking app, the course outlines the shape of an airplane. The start is in Drancy's Oiseaux neighborhood, fitting the airport theme, and the finish is at Stade Charles Sage. The race is FFA certified, suitable for casual runners seeking an accessible local 10K and for those aiming to qualify for the French championships. The course is straightforward with a few distinct landmarks. Runners cross Drancy station and its rail lines, proceed into Le Bourget near the town hall, pass through the Paris Campagne neighborhood, and return to Drancy for the stadium finish. The Paris-Le Bourget airport's proximity makes the theme feel literal, with private aircraft overhead and an average of 156 takeoffs and landings daily. Parc Ladoucette is also nearby, useful for a quiet warm-up or a calmer stop post-race.