Sunday, December 20, 2026
Rouen Christmas Run 2026
Every run club in and around Rouen runs together, all club colours mixed: 5 km, all levels, and one single rule, come in costume.
175
runners already signed up
Figure as of October 31, 2026, read from the app.
The programme
10:15, group photo
Meet at 10:15 for the photo with every club. Start at 10:30.
5 km, all levels
An easy loop at a relaxed pace. Nobody gets left behind: we run together and stop for photos.
In costume, of course
Santa hat, reindeer antlers, ugly jumper, tinsel around the neck: anything goes, the more festive the better.
A drink at the finish
We warm up together after the run, a drink or brunch among runners, for those who want to.
Where it happens
In Rouen. The exact meeting point is announced in the app to those who signed up, before the run: it is chosen according to how many runners are coming.
Is your club in? Bring your buddiz
For one morning, every club colour mixes. Running on your own? Come anyway: it is the perfect chance to meet runners from all over the city.
How to take part
01
Install Buddiz
The app is free, on iPhone and Android.
02
Join the session
Open “Christmas Run” in the running sessions in Rouen, or use the button on this page, and tap Join. That is how we know how many we will be.
03
Come in costume on December 20, 2026
Meet at 10:15 for the photo. Share the session with your friends: the more Santas, the merrier.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free?
Yes. Running is free, and so is the app. Whatever you drink or eat afterwards is on you.
I'm a beginner, can I come?
Yes. 5 km at a relaxed pace, all levels, and nobody gets left behind.
Do I need to be in a run club?
No. Clubs come with their members, but the session is open to everyone. On your own, it is even the best way to meet Rouen's runners.
Where exactly is the start?
In Rouen. The meeting point is announced in the app to those who signed up, before the run: it depends on how many runners are coming. Join the session to receive it.
Why sign up in the app rather than just turn up?
So we know how many we will be, and so you get the meeting point and any last-minute news. You can also see who is coming from your club.
Is the costume compulsory?
It is the only rule. A Santa hat is enough.