La Ronde de Noël de Rodez 2026

La Ronde de Noël de Rodez is a December road race held in Rodez, the capital of Aveyron in Occitanie. The main distances offered are 4 km and 8 km. A 2 x 4 km relay, children's races, and a Christmas walk are also part of the event. It is a city race with a holiday atmosphere: participants are encouraged to wear a Santa hat, and many enhance their outfits with full Christmas costumes. Santa Claus signals the start. The event supports PEP12 and KAT6France-Les Mots d'Emma, with race entries contributing to local charitable causes. Following the running events, the organizers present an award for the best Christmas costume, conduct a free lottery, and offer participants a beer. Recent editions have attracted hundreds of runners, and the organizers maintained the race even during periods when sporting events faced significant disruption.