The Christmas Campus Run takes place in Périgueux, located in the Dordogne department of southwest France. Both races commence at 10:30 AM on a Sunday in December. Participants can select between a 5.5 km route and an 11.5 km route, accommodating those seeking a brief festive run or an effort comparable to a 10 km race.
The 5.5 km course involves a 95-meter elevation gain, while the 11.5 km course covers double the distance and climbing, reaching 190 meters. Both race entries are priced at 8 euros. The event is organized by the Bureau des Étudiants, lending it a campus-run atmosphere instead of a large commercial event.