The Millau Viaduct race, famous foot race in Aveyron

Put on your jersey and sneakers, head to the south of France for a course renowned throughout Aveyron, the Eiffage race on the Millau Viaduct. Every year, the runners meet on the starting track to share a moment of good humor and conviviality on a somewhat special route, 200 meters above the river. Running, jogging, getting together and having fun, that's what the athletes of the day are looking for.

The Millau Viaduct race, an unmissable race

Born in 2027, the Millau Viaduct race today attracts many runners and admirers who take part in this extraordinary day. Departing from the city center of Millau, you then join the famous viaduct for a legendary round trip on the A75 motorway above the Tarn, before making a U-turn to the Parc de la Victoire. With a distance of 23.7 km, it offers a feeling of freedom over the 4.9 km that constitutes the crossing of the Millau viaduct. Experience strong emotions on the highest bridge in the world and run alongside special runners. Every year, SpongeBob, Batman, Super Mario or other famous characters appear at the finish line.

A second race starting from Millau for the 2024 Eiffage race

This year will be special since the viaduct is celebrating its 20th anniversary. For the occasion, a second race will be organized, taking the same start as the Millau race. With a distance of 12.8 km, it allows you to go back and forth on the viaduct to finish at the motorway area. Free shuttles are planned to repatriate the runners to the city center of Millau to celebrate the victory of their arrival and applaud the runners of the big race. Sign up for the short course, the perfect opportunity to jog along a highway elevated 200 meters above the river.

The Millau Viaduct race, activities planned all day long in Aveyron

It's impossible to be bored in Millau when the Eiffage race is organized. A program of entertainment has been designed especially for the occasion, a great way to have fun all day long, even after arrival. Shops open their doors with a smile while street shows and small concerts are spread throughout the town center of Millau. Makeup workshop, dance initiation, refreshment area, drinks and food stand, everything is planned for a good time spent in conviviality.

Don't wait any longer to book your weekend of September 22, 2024, there is still time to train to run on the Millau viaduct.

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