Corrida des Lampions 2026

Corrida des Lampions is a night road race in Savigny-le-Sec, a village in Côte-d'Or, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. It takes place in mid-December, with initial races starting after dark and the main 9.08 km event commencing at 20:00. The schedule accommodates families and runners alike: children and juniors compete in shorter races of 300 m, 1 km, and 2.29 km before the main village run. The route follows the streets of Savigny-le-Sec, transforming the typically tranquil village into a illuminated race course shortly before Christmas. The race titles reflect the lamp theme: La luciole for 300 m, La loupiote for 1 km, Le lumignon for 2.29 km, and Corrida des Lampions for the primary race. Participants are encouraged to wear phosphorescent shoes. The Savigny Trail Club and its volunteers are the organizers, and the race was reinstated in the village following a nine-year hiatus.