Cross de Meaux (cross du Père Noel)

On December 6, 2026, the vibrant town hosts its annual cross-country festival, featuring an array of races for runners of all ages and skill levels. The day kicks off at 10:00 AM with a spirited race for Benjamins and Minimes girls covering 2540 meters through scenic woodland trails. A short while later, the competition heats up as Minimes boys, Cadettes, and Juniors take to the course over 3440 meters.
By mid-morning, the energy builds further with a challenging race for Cadets, Juniors, and ES, SE, MA women spanning an impressive 4160 meters. The highlight of the day comes in at 11:25 AM when Espoirs, Seniors, and Masters men tackle the longest distance of 7960 meters through varied terrain.
Youngsters are not left out as Poussins (boys and girls) race a shorter but no less exciting course of 1640 meters. The day concludes with two delightful races for younger children: Cross des Lutins Filles and Cross des Lutins Garçons, each covering 920 meters through colorful courses designed specifically for them.
The festival culminates in the afternoon with a team relay event starting at 1 PM, where mixed teams of Cadets and older compete over four laps of 1000 meters. The atmosphere is electric as families cheer on participants across all age groups throughout this festive day dedicated to cross-country running excellence.