Les Courses et Marche de Noël is a Christmas-season road running event held in Bazas, Gironde. The event features 10 km and 5 km races, with runners starting in the morning, followed shortly by a 5 km walk. Separate races are organized for young participants, making the day suitable for families and regular runners alike.
The routes are on roads and include moderate climbs, presenting a challenge for both the 5 km and 10 km distances. Participants range from experienced runners to local amateurs in jogging, trail, and marathon running. Us Bazas Athlétisme is the organizing club, and the event leverages its Christmas setting to bring runners and walkers into a historic town, offering an alternative to a large-city race atmosphere.