Course des Lumières - Bordeaux 2026

The Course des Lumières in Bordeaux is a 5 km night event taking place in mid-November. Participants can choose to run or walk the 5 km distance on the road. Without timing, it suits beginners, families, walkers, and runners seeking a relaxed evening rather than a competitive race. The event benefits the CHU de Bordeaux, with a donation included in each registration. The start is at the Hippodrome de Bordeaux - Le Bouscat, featuring an entertainment village before the route enters the city streets. Many carry lanterns, aligning with the event’s goal: illuminating Bordeaux while fundraising for medical research and improving patients' daily lives. The specific route is unconfirmed, but it will be within the UNESCO-listed city center. The broader Course des Lumières series also occurs in Paris, Lyon, and Toulouse, having raised 1.5 million euros since its inception.