The first edition of the 2 Stadiums race will be held on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April 2026 in Villeneuve-d’Ascq. This unprecedented event is organized by the Ligue des Hauts-de-France d’Athletics and the Voice of Sports.

A route between two emblematic places

The race will offer an original route linking the Lille Métropole Stadium to the Decathlon Arena - Pierre-Mauroy Stadium, the finish point.
Participants will have the chance to finish their race inside the stadium and enjoy an immersive “in-stadium” atmosphere, with spaces dedicated to refueling and recovery.

Adult races

On Sunday, April 26, there will be two timed races:

• a course of 6 km.
• a course of 10 km.
  These formats are suitable for both occasional runners and regular practitioners.

Children's races

In order to promote sport from an early age and to raise awareness of health sports, children's races will be organized on Saturday 25 April:

• a run of 300 m.
• a race of 1 km.

Village and animations

Throughout the day of Saturday, participants and visitors will be able to enjoy a partner village located on the forecourt of the Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
On the program: Animations, stands, meetings and withdrawal of bibs.

Traffic and parking

During the race, specific traffic and parking measures will be put in place to ensure the smooth running of the event and the safety of all.
The parking will be prohibited Throughout the route from Saturday, April 25 at 23 a.m. to Sunday, April 26 at 14 p.m. any vehicle parked on these axes during this period will be likely to be removed by the impound, in accordance with the regulations in force.
La traffic will also be prohibited on several roads on sunday, april 26, from 7 am to 12 pm
In addition, some traffic adaptations will be implemented:

• Two-way installation of Rue de la Liberté, between the crossroads of Rue du Petit Boulevard and Rue Saint-Sauveur;
• Two-way installation of the Delporte quarry, between the car park and Rue Pasteur;
• Maintenance of access to the match store parking lot, rue du 8 Mai 1945, on the day of the event.
  Traffic restrictions will include:
• avenue de la Chatellenie;
• Breughel Street;
• Rue Baudouin IX (from Rue Breughel to Rue de Lille);
• Rue de Lille in its entirety;
• Rue de la Justice;
• Rue du 8 Mai 1945 (from Sarajevo children’s Street to Commerce Street);
• Rue Carpeaux (portion between Rue du 8 Mai 1945 and Rue du Commerce);
• Rue du Commerce; Sarajevo children's Street;
• Rue Marcel Bouderiez (from n° 23);
• Tournai roundabout;
• boulevard de Tournai (until the intersection with Rue Yves-Decugis);
• avenue Jean-Perrin;
• avenue Carl-von-Linné;
• Carl-Gauss avenue;
• avenue Paul-Langevin;
• University alley.
  Aware of the temporary disruption this event may cause, we thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.