Les galopades de Noël - Bayeux 2026

Les Galopades de Noël is a night-time Christmas road run in Bayeux, Normandy. The start and finish are at Place aux Pommes in the town centre. Stade Athlétique Bayeusain and the City of Bayeux organise this event, designed as a family gathering rather than a competition for times. The runs are not timed, there is no ranking, and no medical certificate is required. The programme features children’s runs of 700 m, 1.4 km, and 2.5 km, a 5.2 km run for those aged 15 and over, and a walk. The atmosphere is as important as the distance. Participants line up dressed as elves, Santas, Mrs Clauses, walking presents, and characters like Olaf from Frozen. Large mascots also appear at the start. The event marks the end-of-year holiday period in Bayeux, drawing about 1,800 participants, from young children to adults. Place aux Pommes serves as its historic starting point, and adult entry includes a small charity donation.