Illustration of two skaters in red coats and knitted hats on a small ice rink beside a snowman, trees and a glowing hut (U Giru de Natale Walking Race)
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U Giru de Natale Walking Race

U Giru de Natale is Monaco's holiday running event featuring courses designed for both children and adults. Participants wind through the streets of the Principality and sections of the famous Grand Prix circuit across 1,000-meter, 1,600-meter, and officially measured 10-kilometer routes. Runners receive post-race refreshments at the finish line and can attend the awards ceremony and prize raffle.

Sun, Dec 13, 2026 All ages

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Tickets

Children’s races: free, with additional fees charged to the registrant; registration is limited to 300 bibs and closes Thursday, 10 December. 10 km: €24. For individual entry by form, send it before 7 November; group entry is €24 before Thursday, 10 December at 17:00; online entry is €24 before 11 December, with additional fees charged to the registrant. No registration on site on Sunday, 13 December.

Hours

Children’s 1,000 m: 9 h; children’s 1,600 m: 9 h 30; 10 km: 10 H 30.

Food & Drink

A refreshment station is planned at Boulevard Albert Ier/Rascasse, and a snack is provided at each race finish.

Parking

Parking at Nouvelle Digue and Antoine Ier is made available to participants; a flat-rate arrangement is offered and discount vouchers are given at the parking entrance or when collecting bibs. Group buses and motorhomes may park at Darse Sud, Quai Antoine Ier, or Esplanade Rainier III depending on arrival time; Darse Sud arrival is required by 8:30.

Pets

Animals are not allowed on the race route.

Location

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families with children and recreational runners

Vibe

Sporty and festive

Energy Level

High

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Register well ahead of race day, because there's no on-site registration on Sunday and only 2,300 bibs are available across all races.
  • Collect your bib on Saturday at the Port Hercule central pontoon, and bring photo ID plus a copy of your medical certificate or sports licence.
  • If you're not a licensed runner, get a medical certificate for competitive running before you register, because Monaco doesn't accept the French federation rules.
  • After the awards, hand your bib to the host at the podium to enter the raffle, where prizes include a helicopter flight, a mountain bike and restaurant vouchers.
  • Group organizers should put the name of the person collecting bibs on the entry form, or every runner in the group will have to collect their own bib.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Runners in this year's race get special offers from the event's partners.
  • OliolivaRun / U Giru Challenge: pair this race with the OliolivaRun 10 km in Imperia for a combined-time ranking. You can only enter the pair in Imperia.

Links & Contact

Run by ASSP – U Giru de Natale

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which race can my child or I enter?

The 1,000 m children's race is for kids born 2016–2020 and the 1,600 m race is for kids born 2012–2015. The 10 km is for runners born in 2011 or earlier.

Do I need a medical certificate?

Yes, if you don't hold a sports licence. French federation rules don't apply in Monaco, so non-licensed runners must provide a medical certificate for competitive running.

Can I sign up on race day?

No. There's no on-site registration on Sunday. Sign up online or by form beforehand. Groups such as clubs, uniformed units and companies register by email.

Where do I collect my bib?

On Saturday, bibs for every category are handed out at the central pontoon in Port Hercule. On race morning, pick them up at the tents at Darse Sud. Bring photo ID and, if it applies, a copy of your medical certificate or licence.

Is there food and water on the course?

There's a refreshment station on Boulevard Albert Ier at Rascasse, and a snack waits at the finish of every race. Showers, changing rooms and lockers are set up under the ice rink, if health measures allow.

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