Sunday 4 october

The Race of the City of the Popes

  • Sports and leisure
  • Competitive sport
  • Pedestrian sports
  • Race (on foot)
départ de la base d’aviron de la Société Nautique d’Avignon,, 462 chemin des Canotiers, Ile de la Barthelasse, 84000 Avignon

Description

The Cité des Papes Race will welcome runners to Barthelasse Island for its 24th edition.
Starting from the Société Nautique d’Avignon rowing center, two distances will be offered: 5 km and 10 km, on a course through the countryside that winds around Europe’s largest river island. Flat and rolling, the course is certified and counts toward qualification for the French championships in both distances. This should attract runners looking to set personal bests as well as those who simply want to take part in a unique setting, nestled between the Rhône River and Avignon’s historic landmarks. A morning of exercise just a few strides from the city walls. Start times: 9:00 a.m. for the 5 km, 9:45 a.m. for the 1 km kids’ race, 10:00 a.m. for the 10 km Practical information: https://coursedelacitedespapes.wordpress.com/infos-pratiques/

Opening times

On 4 October 2026

Location

The Race of the City of the Popes
départ de la base d’aviron de la Société Nautique d’Avignon,, 462 chemin des Canotiers, Ile de la Barthelasse, 84000 Avignon

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French
Updated on 23 September 2026 at 09:22
by Office de Tourisme Avignon Tourisme
(Offer identifier : 7664581)
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