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Lille Citadel Night Race

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

LocationLille, Hauts-de-France, FranceShow on map(50.6292° N, 3.0573° E)
Date & StatusNovember 20, 2026Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +45 m

Lille Citadel Night Race is an endurance sporting event in Lille, Hauts-de-France, FR focused on Road Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include City Run, Night Run.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), and Walking 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 20, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (lille-athletisme.com).

Official website
Lille Citadel Night Race in Lille (Work: "Malta - Sliema - Tigné Point - outer trail 05 ies", Photo: Frank Vincentz, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Malta - Sliema - Tigné Point - outer trail 05 ies" · Photo: Frank Vincentz · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunNight Run

Races & distances (3)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m16 m - 35 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m19 m - 28 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 5 kmWalking & Hiking5 km+22 m22 m - 31 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
10 km
Elevation gain
+45 m D+
Elevation loss
-45 m D-
Altitude range
16 m - 35 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
10 km+45 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N2468FS50.6293° N, 3.0573° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 16 m to 35 m above sea level (+45 m D+, -45 m D-)

Peak: 35 m·at 2.8 km·Ø 0.9 %
16 m22 m29 m35 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km35 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Lille Citadel Night Race take place?

Lille Citadel Night Race takes place in Lille, Hauts-de-France, FR (start area at coordinates 50.6292° N, 3.0573° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 20, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Lille Citadel Night Race?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), and Walking 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Lille Citadel Night Race?

The main competition (Road Running 10 km over 10 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +45 m of elevation gain and -45 m of elevation loss, ranging between 16 m and 35 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 Lille Citadel Night Race?

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