L’HourCancilloise : sport and nature weekend at Lake Hourtin-Carcans

Bike & Run: the historic duo event around Lake Hourtin-Carcans

One runs, the other cycles, together all the way to the finish line! The HourCancilloise is a 60 km endurance race for pairs around Lake Carcans-Maubuisson in the Médoc region. It’s all about mutual support and camaraderie: runners and cyclists must never lose sight of each other and share the road together. It’s an opportunity to have a great time with friends, motivate each other as a duo or even take on a challenge as a family! Those who have already tried it say that the effort is intense, but the pleasure of sharing this adventure far outweighs it.

Les Foulées de l’HourCancilloise: running around Lake Hourtin-Carcans

Here, everyone runs at their own pace, but they all share the same emotion: that of a race where pleasure and pushing oneself to the limit come together! Les Foulées de l’HourCancilloise offers several formats accessible to all: a 10 km race, a half marathon for the more ambitious, and two night trails (11 and 20 km) to discover the lake and forest under the stars. Whatever distance you choose, the atmosphere is the same: festive, motivating and carried by a crowd that cheers on every runner.

This year, the youngest runners also have their moment: the Kids Run offers a safe course adapted to each age group, allowing children to have fun, run and feel the excitement of the race just like the grown-ups. It’s a great way to share the adventure as a family and pass on a passion for running from an early age.

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An idyllic setting for an incredible sporting challenge in the heart of the Médoc

Just imagine… Starting out from Maubuisson, the tranquility of lake of Hourtin-Carcans – France’s largest freshwater lake – is like an open-air cinema set. All around, the birds sing, the pine trees give the wind an incomparable fragrance, and the gentle lapping of the water almost makes you forget that your competitors are on your wheels and trainers! A detour along the ocean coast will recharge your lungs with iodine, before returning to the lake via the Réserve naturelle des Dunes et Marais d’Hourtin. What a paradise…

A race for everyone

The HourCancilloise course is technical enough to challenge yourself, fast enough to set good times, and sublime enough to feast your eyes on. Whether you’re a keen sportsman or a more contemplative nature-addicts, there’s something for everyone !

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or looking for your first challenge, the HourCancilloise has something for everyone! As well as the full 60km route, there are two lighter versions: a 30km “light” version and an 15km “super light” version, ideal for enjoying this unique bike & run experience around the lake.

Volunteers will be on hand all along the route to guide and motivate participants so that the race remains a pleasure, and relay points will enable everyone to wait for each other.