Corrida de la Beaujoire 2026

The Corrida de la Beaujoire is an end-of-year road race held in Nantes, located in the Loire-Atlantique department of western France. The primary adult distance is 9.3 km, marking the conclusion of the local road-racing season for the region. ALPAC Nantes, the Amicale Laique Porterie Athletique et Culturelle based in Saint-Joseph de Porterie, coordinates this event as one of its significant undertakings. The course winds through the Beaujoire area of Nantes, incorporating circuits around and within the Stade de la Beaujoire. The event features four road races: two for adults that require entry fees, and two free races for children aged 8 to 13. This race is a long-standing neighborhood event as well as a competition, bringing together regional runners, local residents, club members, and previous winners for a shared late-season gathering. The organizers aim to promote athletics, encourage community involvement, support an association, and foster a significant local event.