Noctambule de Chauc’ 2026: 10 km and 18 km trail races and a charity walk on December 5 for the Téléthon

La Noctambule de Chauc’ is back on Saturday, December 5, 2026, in Chauconin-Neufmontiers, Seine-et-Marne. A 10 km walk at 4 p.m. and two trails of 10 and 18 km at 6 p.m. are on offer, with €1 donated to the Telethon for each registration.

The Noctambule de Chauc’ reignites its headlamps on Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Chauconin-Neufmontiers, near Meaux in Seine-et-Marne. Organized by the Team Ex Aequo, this event offers two night-time trail runs and a semi-nocturnal walk, with €1 donated to Téléthon for every registration.

The routes wind through the woods and fields of the surrounding countryside. The walking paths are clearly marked; the trails feature reflective markers and marshals. A refreshment station and a hot bowl of soup await participants at the finish.

Distances, schedules and prices

4 p.m.: Dusk Run, a non-timed 10 km walk, open to anyone 8 years or older, from €8.
6 p.m.: The Little Owl Trail, a 10 km trail, for participants born in 2010 or earlier, from €10.
6 p.m.: The Grand Torch, an 18 km trail, for participants born in 2008 or earlier, from €20.

The starts and finishes are staged near the Chauconin-Neufmontiers multi-sport hall, allée du Clos Lignon. For the 18 km runners, a 9 km time cutoff is set at 7:20 p.m.: beyond that, rules require a return to the finish and reclassification to the 10 km category.

Registration, bibs and gear

Registrations go through the official ticketing for Noctambule de Chauc’ 2026, with a deadline no later than Friday, December 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The rules allow on-site registrations for the trail events only if there are bibs left.

Bib pickup is scheduled at the community hall, on Friday, December 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., then Saturday, December 5 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m..

Lighting is mandatory for both walking and trail racing, with checks planned before the start of the races. Trail sections are self-sufficient along the route. The rules also recommend reflective gear, a whistle, and a mobile phone.

To discover more events, check out our guide to running races in Paris and the Île-de-France region, and our picks for outings in Seine-et-Marne.

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