Course Contre le Cancer Cheer Up! emlyon - 1 Tour

It is a charity running event organised in Lyon by the student association Cheer Up! emlyon. Runners and walkers take on a single tour of the course, and the event exists to raise funds and awareness for the fight against cancer. The 2026 edition on 11 October is the fourteenth time it has been staged.

Places are limited by the capacity the organiser can manage on the course, and the HelloAsso page closes entries once that number is reached or shortly before race day. Enter early rather than assuming there will be space on the morning.

Yes. Charity events of this kind are designed so that runners, joggers and walkers can all take part, and many participants come along with friends or colleagues rather than chasing a time. If you plan to walk, mention it when you enter so the organiser can plan the finish area accordingly.

Bag storage, toilets and changing facilities depend on the site the organiser uses each year and are confirmed in the pre-race information. Come prepared to travel light, and check the organiser's page in the days before the event.

The event is held outdoors and generally goes ahead in ordinary rain or wind. If conditions are severe enough to threaten safety, the organiser will publish a decision on their website and social media, so check those channels on the morning of the race.