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AéroRun Lyon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

AéroRun Lyon race photo
AéroRun Lyon race photo
Lyon
FR
Sebleouf · CC BY-SA 4.0Romainbehar, CC0Chabe01, CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date Expected Sep
September 2027
City · Distance
Lyon · 10km · 2.5km
Entry fee
€35From the 2026 edition
Status
SoonSee how to enter ↗
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 27, 2026 · Entry May 4, 2026 ~ · Entry fee €35 · Start 09:00
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About AéroRun Lyon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

It is held for the first time on September 27, 2026 on the runway of Lyon-Bron Airport.

The location is normally off-limits to the public, and the event features a timed 10km run and a 2.5km walk.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

AéroRun Lyon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

AéroRun Lyon-Bron - 27 septembre 2026

Aviation Sans Frontières France

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter AéroRun Lyon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

AéroRun Lyon course map and elevation

Your 10km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00
START

Lyon-Bron Airport runway

Tarmac de l'Aéroport de Lyon-Bron

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Lyon-Bron Airport runway

Tarmac de l'Aéroport de Lyon-Bron

The Course sur route 10 km and Marche 2.5 km events are held together.

The start time is 9:00 AM local time.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Event T-shirt 2026

Finisher T-shirt 2026

This may change for the next edition.

Hotels557m from the start · ★8.8

Where and when to collect your AéroRun Lyon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Bib pickup

A charity 10K and 2.5K walk on a normally closed runway.
The bib can be purchased directly or is provided when you raise at least €150.
Check the official information for the collection date and time.

Lyon-Bron Airport runway

race venue

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startno direct rail/metro — nearest is Lyon Tram T2 'Bron Parilly'/'Les Alizés' area near Lyon-Bron airport
  • Transit cardSimply tap your foreign contactless bank card (or phone/watch with a card loaded) directly on any TCL validator on bus, metro, tram, or funicular — no ticket purchase, app, or account needed, and the system automatically caps your total daily charge at the best fare. Where to buy
  • Getting to the finishsame site as start (tarmac loop · out-and-back)

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026 · Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

no direct rail/metro — nearest is Lyon Tram T2 'Bron Parilly'/'Les Alizés' area near Lyon-Bron airport

Race run entirely on Lyon-Bron Airport tarmac, a site normally closed to the public, starting ~09:00.

Getting to the finish

same site as start (tarmac loop/out-and-back)

Start and finish are both within the Lyon-Bron airport perimeter.

Start shuttle

Novelty race on active airport grounds; expect organizer-controlled single-gate access with security checks.

Transit card

Técély card (not needed for a short visit)

TCL agencies/branches or online at e-tecely.tcl.fr Works directly at the gates

Alternative: Lyon City Card (tourist pass, bundles TCL transport + ~22 museums/attractions) Roughly €32 (24h) up to roughly €68 (96h) — approximate, confirm current price before buying — Only worth it if you also plan to visit multiple paid museums/attractions; for transit alone, tapping a contactless bank card per ride is cheaper since TCL auto-calculates and caps your best daily fare. TCL has supported direct open-loop contactless bank card payment network-wide since May 2022, across more than 100 bus routes, 7 tram lines, 4 metro lines, 2 funiculars, and park-and-ride, via roughly 4,000 validators.

Single tap-based journey is about €1.90.

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The 10km running course is set on the runway of Lyon-Bron Airport, and its defining feature is running through an area normally closed to the public.

It is a flat course with almost no curves or elevation change, and a 2.5km walking course is also held.

Registration is through the official website or the Miles Republic platform.

Lyon sees cool early-autumn weather in late September.

Times are local to Lyon. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Campanile Smart Lyon Est - Eurexpo Bron Aviation

Hotel · 557m · 8-minute walk

8.8/10(2090)
View on Booking.com

Lyon|Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Lyon-Bron Airport

€127

View on Klook

Lyon Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

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Hotels near the AéroRun Lyon start line in Lyon

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Campanile Smart Lyon Est - Eurexpo Bron Aviation

Hotel · 557m · 8-minute walk

8.8/10(2090)
View on Booking.com

Hotel Campanile Lyon Est - Bron Eurexpo

Hotel · 1.3km · 19-minute walk

8.5/10(259)
View on Booking.com

Doubletree By Hilton Lyon Eurexpo & Spa

Hotel · 1.7km · 25-minute walk

8.4/10(1462)
View on Booking.com

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Tours and activities around the AéroRun Lyon in Lyon

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Lyon|Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Lyon-Bron Airport

€127

View on Klook

Lyon Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on EconomyBookings

Lyon Airport pickup (GetTransfer)

Vetted driver matching, compare quotes before you book (price confirmed at booking) · Check price and book

View on GetTransfer

ECLIPSO Paris, Life Chronicles VR Experience Ticket

€31

View on Klook

Lyon Confluence Museum Fast-Track Admission Ticket

€15

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Lyon

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

Saône River Lunch Cruise by Les Bateaux Lyonnais Hermes

€71

View on Klook

Saône River Dinner Cruise by Les Bateaux Lyonnais Hermes II

€82

View on Klook

What to see in Lyon after the race

Seeing Lyon with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Flights, hotels, airport transfers and budget for AéroRun Lyon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about AéroRun Lyon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
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Frequently asked questions about AéroRun Lyon

FAQ
When was AéroRun Lyon 2026 held?

It was held on Sun, September 27, 2026. The next race is September 2027.

When does AéroRun Lyon 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sun, September 27, 2026.

When does registration for AéroRun Lyon 2027 open?

Not announced yet. Entries for the 2026 race opened on Mon, May 4, 2026.

How much is the AéroRun Lyon 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about €35.

What distances does AéroRun Lyon 2027 offer?

10K · 5K. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does AéroRun Lyon 2027 start?

The race starts at 09:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does AéroRun Lyon 2027 start?

Lyon-Bron Airport runway. (From the 2026 edition)

What is the AéroRun Lyon 2027 course like?

The Course sur route 10 km and Marche 2.5 km events are held together.

The start time is 9:00 AM local time.

Where does AéroRun Lyon 2027 finish?

Lyon-Bron Airport runway (Tarmac de l'Aéroport de Lyon-Bron). (From the 2026 edition)

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