The Le Mémorial Bruno Willecoq is a road race held in June in central Abbeville, located in the Somme department of northern France. The event offers participants a choice between a 5 km or 10 km race. The 10 km race begins first, followed by the 5 km race later in the morning, with children’s races scheduled afterward. Association Dreamrun organizes the event in collaboration with the City of Abbeville, and registration often reaches full capacity.
The races take place within the city center, distinct from countryside trail events. This format provides a compact urban race with multiple distances offered on the same morning. The event accommodates various participants, including regular runners, casual joggers, families, and young children. The 10 km race holds significant recognition, having been awarded the French Athletics Federation Gold Label, signifying its international class. It was the first race in the former Picardy region to achieve this distinction. Furthermore, it has previously ranked within France’s national top 10 and continues to be listed within the national top 100.