La Foulée des Baïnes

The Foulée des Baïnes 2026 is a major coastal running event held on the scenic Lège-Cap-Ferret peninsula in the Gironde department. Scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, the race is famous for its unique terrain that often includes beach sections and pine forest trails. With start times set for the late afternoon, participants experience the shifting light of the Atlantic coast, making it one of the most atmospheric races in the Bordeaux region.

Event Logistics and Participant Information:

• -- Race Timing and Arrival: Organizers strictly advise participants to be parked at least one hour before their start time. Given the heavy weekend traffic on the peninsula, runners from Bordeaux are warned not to leave late to avoid logistical pressure on volunteers.
• -- Bib Collection (Retrait des dossards): Pre-race collection is available at the Foulées Mérignac store from May 15 to May 21. On race day, collection takes place next to the Surf Club de la Presqu'île from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM sharp.
• -- Environmental Focus: Participants are encouraged to use carpooling services like Blablacar to reduce the carbon footprint and parking congestion on the fragile coastal ecosystem.
• -- Registration Policy: Inscriptions typically open on January 1st. There are no refunds for registration fees, though runner substitutions are permitted through the official platform for a fee.
• -- Course Experience: The "Baïnes" refers to the specific coastal water pools typical of the region; the course explores the unique natural beauty between the Bassin d'Arcachon and the Atlantic Ocean.
• -- Support Services: The event provides online tracking, a digital results portal, and technical assistance through the Protiming platform.
• -- Contact: Managed by the local organizing committee in partnership with Protiming. For technical issues regarding bib transfers or registration, participants can reach out via the official "Nous contacter" section of the race portal.

The Foulée des Baïnes 2026 offers an exceptional athletic challenge in one of France's most beautiful coastal settings, blending high-level competition with a strong sense of regional pride.