Corrida de Houilles

The Corrida is one of the most prestigious races in the world with undoubtedly one of the best 10km road race records. The race starts from the ‘Place du 14 juillet’ in the centre of Houilles and runs for 3 mostly rolling laps with a total gradient of about 45m. It finishes at Place Michelet, about 200m from the start area.
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In 2013, the event received the international IAAF label and offers a popular 10km and an “Elite” 10km. In 2014 and 2015, the IAAF awarded the Corrida pédestre internationale de Houilles the Silver Label, placing it in the world’s Top 50 labelled races!

Inaugurated in 1972, the original event was inspired by the famous Sao Paulo corrida in Brazil. After almost 50 years, the Corrida Pédestre Internationale de Houilles, west of Paris, is now known internationally as one of the fastest 10km road races in the world.

Organised voluntarily by the Comité des fêtes de Houilles, the event, which is IAAF Silver certified, is a major running event in France and Europe. Two races are available to athletes: the popular race, open to all, and the Course des As, for the best of the best.