The Tour de Bernes is a road race held in Bernes-sur-Oise, located in Val-d'Oise north of Paris. Participants can choose between 5 km and 10 km distances. The event takes place in early February, offering a short race suitable for newer or casual runners, alongside a 10 km option for those seeking a longer challenge.
The 10 km course consists of two loops, allowing participants to cover parts of the route twice and monitor their pacing. The path combines urban streets with natural terrain. The current 10 km record is 31 minutes and 46 seconds. The event's French tagline, "Ne te laisse pas Berner", cleverly uses the town's name, adding a local touch rather than a grand metropolitan atmosphere.