Festayre is a 13,2 km endurance race on the asphalt of the Basque country that starts in Biarritz and ends in Bayonne city. This race that is held every year just before the Fêtes de Bayonne is open to everyone. Participants are asked to be dressed in traditional south west France festival clothes – white shirt and red scarf. There's also a one kilometer-long children's race, La Foulée Ttiki, which is supervised by adults. All participants who complete the race receive an award at the finish line. For the tourists, participating in the race is great opportunity to see the area between the two major Basque cities and learn about the local traditions.

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