Created in 1977 under the name Christmas cross, which became Issy Christmas bullfight in 1982, the event made famous by its runners dressed as Father or Mother Christmas is back this Sunday, December 14. The organizers expect some 14,000 participants across all six races on the program.
Moreover, Playground, the organizing company, is not yet full and will accept registrations until Saturday (6 p.m.). “We are fully booked for the 5 km in disguise,” explains Jérémy Larson. On the other hand, there is still room in the other races. »
Six races are on the menu this Sunday starting at 8:30 a.m. with the reindeer 5 km, followed at 9:25 a.m. by the 10 km performance then at 10:30 a.m. by the elves’ 1,500 m, the snowmen 3 km at 10:50 a.m., the 3 km hike at 10:55 a.m. and finally the Santa Claus 10 km.
Departures will take place at the Cité des sports and arrivals will take place at the Palais des sports. Participants will take a 5 km loop without apparent difficulty. “There is just a small hill in Issy, which you will have to cross twice, so if you are on a 10 km,” explains Jérémy Larson.
In Issy-les-Moulineaux, much more than the performance, it’s for the party that we come to run. “There are no headliners announced,” Larson explains. We do not have a bonus policy. The race is open to everyone, regardless of level. We put more access on the festive and popular side. Like the Sao Paulo Corrida, our model. »
