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The Galopades de Noël takes place in Bayeux, in the Calvados department of Normandy, on Friday 18 December 2026. The headline distance is 5 kilometres, run through the streets of a town famous for its medieval tapestry and its Norman-Gothic cathedral. Alongside the 5 km the programme lists further categories entered as La Marche, Les Rennes, Les Elfes and Les Lutins, so the afternoon brings together several different groups of entrants. Being a December event, runners should expect cold, wintry conditions and should confirm the exact timetable, start location and entry details with the organiser before travelling.
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The race is scheduled for Friday 18 December 2026 in Bayeux, Normandy. Dates for small town races can shift, so check the organiser's page before you book travel.
It is held in Bayeux, in the Calvados department of the Normandy region of France. The page does not publish a street address or a start venue, so the exact assembly point should be confirmed with the organiser.
Yes. A category called La Marche is listed alongside the 5 km race, which suggests a walking option on the same day. Check with the organiser for its distance and start time.
Expect cold, damp and possibly windy conditions on the coast of northern France in mid December. Layers you can shed, gloves and a light waterproof are sensible, and it is worth arriving early enough to warm up indoors if the organiser provides a hall.
The page does not state whether the 5 km is chip timed or hand timed. For a small festive town race either is possible, so ask the organiser if a finish time matters to you.
Bayeux, France
Friday, December 18, 2026
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