Get ready to lace up your cycling shoes and dust off your running gear, because Amnéville is hosting the Bike & Run des Thermes on Sunday, March 15, 2026. This exciting event is not one to miss if you’re an outdoor enthusiast or someone looking to challenge yourself with an action-packed sporting adventure.
What Makes This Event Special?
The Bike & Run des Thermes is a unique sporting competition that combines the best of two disciplines: cycling and running. The event features multiple race formats including children’s races, an XS format, and an S format, making it accessible to participants of all ages and fitness levels. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or someone trying out a new challenge for the first time, this competition has something for everyone.
The Perfect Setting in Amnéville
Amnéville is known far and wide as a premier wellness and leisure destination in northeastern France. The Pôle Thermal d’Amnéville is located in the heart of a 600-hectare forest within a unique Leisure City that features a zoo, indoor ski slope, adventure parks, casino, golf course, auditorium, restaurants, and accommodation options. This makes the region an ideal backdrop for a sporting event like Bike & Run des Thermes.
The town’s thermal baths are legendary. Thermapolis boasts warm thermal waters and offers the perfect blend of well-being and relaxation, with an avant-garde 2,800 square meter building containing plenty of delightful facilities. The facility features hot and cold baths, massage jets, sauna, steam-room, and lazy river, along with uniquely themed areas including a cavern inspired by Sri Lanka’s Sigiriya caves, colorful Moorish mosaics, and an Egyptian sector with living frescoes.
Prepare for Competition
If you’re planning to participate in the competitive format, there are important requirements to know. Competitors must submit a medical certificate dated within the past year confirming no contraindication to practicing Bike & Run in competition mode. The certificate must be provided during online registration, or it must be presented when collecting your race bib, and the mention of “competition” on the medical certificate is mandatory—without it, access to the race will be refused.
Race Day Details
Mark your calendars! On Sunday, March 15, 2026, registration and bib collection open at 8:00 AM, with the adult race briefing at 9:15 AM and the adult race start at 9:30 AM. This means you’ll want to arrive early to get registered and prepared for what promises to be an exhilarating day of athletic competition.
Beyond the Race: Wellness and Recovery
After pushing yourself through the Bike & Run des Thermes, what better way to recover than by indulging in the world-class thermal facilities that Amnéville has to offer? Thermapolis is a leader in balneotherapy, offering benefits from Amnéville’s hot spring water, which is rich in iron and minerals with sedative, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-infectious, and anti-spasmodic properties. The spa facilities include whirlpool baths, massage jets, Finnish sauna, Eastern steam room, swan neck jets, lazy river, hot marble loungers, geysers, and water massage seats and beds.
For a more sophisticated wellness experience, Villa Pompei is for adults only and features a unique setting inspired by the thermal baths of Ancient Rome, making it perfect for post-race relaxation and rejuvenation.
A Complete Experience
The Bike & Run des Thermes is more than just a race; it’s an opportunity to be part of a vibrant sporting community while enjoying one of France’s most renowned wellness destinations. Whether you’re competing for glory, participating for fitness, or simply cheering on friends and family, this Sunday offers a perfect blend of athletic challenge and leisure-filled relaxation.
So, are you ready to join the action this March 15? Register now and prepare yourself for a day of unforgettable sporting achievement in beautiful Amnéville!
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