La Champenoise de la vallée de la Marne

La Champenoise de la Vallée de la Marne will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Aÿ‑Champagne, Marne, France. This festive 18 km costume run goes through the Champagne vineyards. Two options are available: a timed race (with classification, no champagne tasting) and a festive race (with champagne tastings along the course). The event is limited to 2,000 participants. No race‑day registration is available. Bib pickup opens at 9:00 AM. A costume parade takes place at 12:00 PM. The race starts at 2:00 PM for both options. A drawing of 150 bibs wins a bottle of Champagne.

All participants must follow the event regulations. Registration closes on May 30, 2026. No registrations are accepted on race day. The event includes a costume contest with prizes for the best costumes and choreographies. Awards for the timed race are at 4:00 PM; costume prizes at 5:30 PM. A dance party begins at 8:00 PM. Alcohol abuse is dangerous to health — consume with moderation.

• Contact: A.C. Aÿ, BP 49, 51160 Aÿ‑Champagne, France. Tel: 03 26 56 90 31. Email: [email protected].
• Social media: Facebook.
• Event schedule: bib pickup from 9:00 AM; costume parade at 12:00 PM; race start at 2:00 PM; bib drawing at 3:00 PM; awards at 4:00 PM (timed race) and 5:30 PM (costumes); dance party at 8:00 PM.
• 150 bib numbers are drawn at random to win a bottle of Champagne.
• Course map, registered participants list, results, and partner information are available on the event website.

La Champenoise in Aÿ‑Champagne, France on June 6, 2026, is an 18 km costume run through Champagne vineyards with timed and festive options (champagne tastings on the festive course), limited to 2,000 participants, with a costume parade, prizes, and an evening dance party.