Join a classic and inclusive running event in the historic port city at the 34th Course du Fort de Petite Synthe in Dunkerque on February 14, 2026. This family-friendly afternoon of racing offers a 10km "Course des AS" and a 5km "Course Populaire," along with free youth races for children, making it a perfect sporting day for all ages and abilities. Feel the vibrant, community-focused atmosphere of a long-standing event that is also part of the regional "Challenge des Dunes de Flandre," attracting both club runners and enthusiastic locals.
Experience the straightforward, affordable organization of a traditional French road race, with a single €12 entry fee for the main adult distances and the unique option to run the 5km or 10km as a duo team. The afternoon schedule, starting at 2:00 PM with children's events, builds toward the main 10km race at 3:40 PM, creating a festive, progressive atmosphere. With mandatory FFA licenses or health certificates ensuring a safe, sanctioned environment, the event upholds the standards of French athletics. Secure your spot via online registration or postal mail to be part of a Dunkerque tradition where every finisher receives a souvenir and the top five men and women are rewarded for their speed.
Feb 14, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
14:50
€12.00
Feb 14, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
15:40
€12.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Dunkirk.
Learn more about the host city, Dunkirk.
Dunkirk is a town in the region of Hauts-de-France in France. The town is a historic resort, 10 km from the border with Belgium. If you're coming from the UK, it's a great place to start your journey further into the Continent, but also a great holiday destination on its own, featuring historic beaches, shopping locations, and many places to eat local food, which is an interesting fusion of traditional Flemish cooking and seafood. It is famous as the site of the Dunkirk Evacuation during World War II, when, over eight days, a fleet of British, Canadian and French Navy and a huge assortment of civilian vessels — 900 boats in all — evacuated 338,000 British and French soldiers who had been encircled on land by German armies.
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