Randonnée de la foire aux huîtres 2026

Randonnée de la foire aux huîtres is a 75 km off-road running event in Cognac, in France’s Charente department. It is scheduled for early October, and the distance makes it more of a long day out than a quick local race. The route goes through the heart of Cognac, then follows the banks of the Charente river, offering runners both streets and quieter natural sections. The name links the race to the oyster fair, while the setting adds a local flavor: Cognac is famous for its spirits, but here the running is tied to river paths, town lanes, and a long course through Nouvelle-Aquitaine.