Courses de la Baïonnette

Courses de la Baïonnette is a road race held in Bayonne, located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, with race day scheduled for early June. It features four distances: 1.5 km, 4 km, 8.8 km, and 11.7 km. The shortest course is intended for children and juniors, while the 11.7 km is the most frequently chosen option. The routes traverse Bayonne’s city streets and pass by significant monuments, positioning the event as an urban heritage run rather than a rural one. Distances are available to accommodate families, beginners, and seasoned runners. The organizer plays on the race's name with the remark, “You will have to come armed!”