The Christmas Rush

Road Running covering 500 m to 10 km in Auchy-les-Mines (Hauts-de-France, France)

Location

Auchy-les-Mines, Hauts-de-France, FranceShow on map(50.5135° N, 2.7828° E)

Date & StatusNovember 29, 2026Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +45 m

The Christmas Rush is an endurance sporting event in Auchy-les-Mines, Hauts-de-France, FR focused on Road Running. Key features include Festive, City Run, Night Run, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including 10 km road race (10 km, +45 m D+), 5 km road race (5 km, +22 m D+), and KIDS (500 m, +2 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 29, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (facebook.com).

Official website

The Christmas Rush in Auchy-les-Mines (Work: "Table mountain light painting", Photo: Jonathan Beech, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Table mountain light painting" · Photo: **Jonathan Beech** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Festive City Run Night Run Kids & Youth Races Christmas Run

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
10 km road race	Road Running	10 km	+45 m	30 m - 49 m	Loop course	Route & profile
5 km road race	Road Running	5 km	+22 m	33 m - 42 m	Loop course	Route & profile
KIDS	Road Running	500 m	+2 m	36 m - 38 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

10 km

Elevation gain

+45 m D+

Elevation loss

-45 m D-

Altitude range

30 m - 49 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

10 km+45 m D+Peak 49 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 30 m to 49 m above sea level (+45 m D+, -45 m D-)

Peak: 49 m·at 2.7 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The Christmas Rush take place?

The Christmas Rush takes place in Auchy-les-Mines, Hauts-de-France, FR (start area at coordinates 50.5135° N, 2.7828° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 29, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at The Christmas Rush?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including 10 km road race (10 km, +45 m D+), 5 km road race (5 km, +22 m D+), and KIDS (500 m, +2 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for The Christmas Rush?

The main competition (10 km road race over 10 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +45 m of elevation gain and -45 m of elevation loss, ranging between 30 m and 49 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 The Christmas Rush?

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