Les Foulées de Bayeux 2027

Les Foulées de Bayeux is a running weekend in Bayeux, Normandy, with races and walks centered at Stade Henry Jeanne. The event has taken place since 1984 and now includes a full marathon, the Alain Buchart half marathon, 10 km and 5 km races, plus youth races and Saturday events for children. It is not solely a road race for adults aiming for fast times: the program also features a 5.5 km Promenade walk and a 10 km Marche active, allowing families, walkers, junior runners, club runners, and marathoners to participate within the same weekend. Most starts and finishes are at Stade Henry Jeanne, though the Marathon des Héros begins in Grandcamp-Maisy and concludes in Bayeux. The city setting provides the event with a distinct local character, with Bayeux's medieval center, cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, and Notre-Dame cathedral in proximity. The full marathon covers the standard 42.195 km distance, and the race weekend's long history lends it an established feel without being exclusively for elite athletes. One practical detail for visitors: bib pickup occurs before race day, with no Sunday collection, and runners may opt for home delivery when registering early.