The Prom’Classic returns to Nice on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The 10 km race will take place on the Promenade des Anglais. 15,000 runners are expected for the occasion. Significant traffic and parking restrictions are planned starting this Saturday evening.
The Prom’Classic takes place this weekend. For this new edition, the 15,000 bibs for the 26th Prom’Classic sold out in less than 48 hours. This figure confirms the ongoing interest in this 10 km race held on the Promenade des Anglais.
The event attracts amateur runners and specialized athletes. The elite field is expected to be strong. The Prom’Classic remains an accessible format with a 10 km distance, while maintaining a competitive aspect. The course runs along the sea and crosses major axes of Nice. This setup requires significant logistical organization.
Since Friday, December 2, the Expo Village has opened at the Kiosque à Musique, near the Théâtre de Verdure. Participants can collect their bibs on site until today at 7 PM. An ID and the Health Prevention Course (PPS) are required. The Expo Village also hosts several activities open to registered participants.
Weekend Activities and Schedule
The Expo Village offers collective events before the race, such as a yoga session happening this Saturday from 3 PM to 4 PM. Access is reserved for registered participants, with prior registration required. The chosen location is the Ponchettes beach, at 77 Quai des États-Unis. This session aims for physical preparation and relaxation before the next day’s race.
The 10 km race will start on Sunday, January 4, at exactly 9 AM. The starting line is located on the Promenade des Anglais. The first runner is expected to arrive at 9:28 AM. The award ceremony is scheduled for 10:15 AM in front of the Théâtre de Verdure. The last participants are expected around 11:30 AM.
Widespread Traffic Restrictions
The organization of the race involves significant traffic and parking restrictions. The measures affect a large part of the city center and the waterfront. The timing varies depending on the area.
In the center of Nice, traffic will be closed on Sunday, January 4, 2026, from 4 AM to 2 PM on many roads. The Promenade des Anglais will be affected on the north and south lanes, between Avenue Max Gallo, Boulevard Gambetta, and Rue Honoré Sauvan. Several adjacent streets will also be closed, such as Rue Bréa, Rue Van Loo, and Rue Milton Robbins. Avenue Max Gallo and part of Boulevard Jean Jaurès are also impacted.
The docks from Place Guynemer will be closed. The Place Masséna and its surroundings will undergo temporary modifications, with possible reverse traffic flow at certain times. The entry of the Liautaud Tunnel from Avenue Max Gallo is closed. Avenue de Verdun is also affected in several sections.
Between 7:30 AM and 9 AM, other axes will be inaccessible, such as Avenue Félix Faure, Rue Chauvain, and the exit of Rue Guidoni. All perpendicular roads providing access to the Promenade des Anglais will be dead-ended, with resident access allowed via interior roads.
In the Nice – Promenade des Anglais area, traffic will be closed from 6 AM to 1 PM. The Magnan Tunnel, Carras Port, and Avenue du Capitaine Ferber are included in the perimeter. Perpendicular access roads will also be dead-ended.
Parking, Parking Lots, and Transportation
Parking is prohibited from Saturday, January 3, at 8 PM to Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 2 PM on many roads. The Promenade des Anglais is affected along its entire length on both lanes. Quai des États-Unis, Avenue de Verdun, Avenue Max Gallo, and Carras Port are also on the list. Several streets in the city center are included in this perimeter.
Most parking garages remain accessible. However, some parking lots will have temporary restrictions.
The Sulzer parking will close its access from 4 AM to 2 PM, with departures possible at specific times. The Rhul Méridien parking will be closed from 7:30 AM to 9 AM. The Plaza parking is completely closed during this same period. The Masséna parking remains accessible for entry, with an exit closed between 7:30 AM and 9 AM.
Bicycle paths are also impacted. The path on Avenue de Verdun is closed between Avenue de Suède and the Promenade des Anglais. The Promenade des Anglais is closed to bicycles between Tunnel Congrès and Place du 8 Mai 45.
The organizers recommend using tram lines 1, 2, and 3, the Mathis route, and the A8. Public transport may be affected. Details are available on the Lignes d’Azur website. For residents’ movements within the perimeter, a number is available: 04 97 13 55 88.
