Foulées du Père Noël

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 5 km to 10 km in Dunkirk (Hauts-de-France, France)

Location

Dunkerque, Hauts-de-France, FranceShow on map(51.0478° N, 2.3758° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +260 m

Foulées du Père Noël is an endurance sporting event in Dunkerque, Hauts-de-France, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Kids & Youth Races, Festive.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Trail 10 km (10 km, +260 m D+), Trail 5 km (5 km, +130 m D+), and Walking 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (fouleesduperenoel.com).

Official website

Foulées du Père Noël in Dunkerque (Work: "Cap Blanc-Nez vu du Mont d´Hubert", Photo: Jörg Braukmann, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Cap Blanc-Nez vu du Mont d´Hubert" · Photo: **Jörg Braukmann** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road Kids & Youth Races Festive

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Trail 10 km	Trail Running	10 km	+260 m	166 m - 275 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 5 km	Trail Running	5 km	+130 m	169 m - 224 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Walking 5 km	Walking & Hiking	5 km	+22 m	172 m - 181 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

10 km

Elevation gain

+260 m D+

Elevation loss

-260 m D-

Altitude range

166 m - 275 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

5.2 % / 9.4 %

Course format

Loop course

10 km+260 m D+Peak 275 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 166 m to 275 m above sea level (+260 m D+, -260 m D-)

Peak: 275 m·at 5.9 km·Ø 5.2 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Foulées du Père Noël take place?

Foulées du Père Noël takes place in Dunkerque, Hauts-de-France, FR (start area at coordinates 51.0478° N, 2.3758° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Foulées du Père Noël?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Trail 10 km (10 km, +260 m D+), Trail 5 km (5 km, +130 m D+), and Walking 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Foulées du Père Noël?

The main competition (Trail 10 km over 10 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +260 m of elevation gain and -260 m of elevation loss, ranging between 166 m and 275 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Foulées du Père Noël?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (fouleesduperenoel.com).