Normandy Beach Race

ℹ️ No edition in 2026. The Normandy Beach Race takes place every two years. The 5th edition was held in September 2025; the next one is expected in 2027. ⚠️ Beware of false information and ticketing circulating for a supposed 2026 edition: only the official website normandybeachrace.com and the official Facebook page are authoritative.

The spirit of American beach races in Normandy

Created in 2019 by three enthusiasts from the Paris region — Thomas Hervé, Jean-Marc Lazzari, and Marc Félix — accustomed to sand races in England, Denmark, and the United States, the Normandy Beach Race is the first event of its kind in France. On Riva-Bella beach in Ouistreham, the historic Sword Beach of the 1944 D-Day landings, motorcycles and cars from before 1947 race on a 200-meter track (an eighth of a mile) for standing start speed demonstrations.

Exceptional machines

The event brings together collector motorcycles and automobiles from before 1947: Harley-Davidson, Indian, Triumph, Ford, Chevrolet, and many other legendary brands. Riders participate in friendly, un-timed races, in duels where only flair counts. The spectacle of vintage engines roaring on the sand attracts enthusiasts from all over Europe.

A popular and biennial phenomenon

In just a few editions, the Normandy Beach Race has become a popular phenomenon: the 2023 edition broke all records with 120,000 visitors over three days, including 30,000 paying spectators on the beach. The event now takes place every two years: it did not happen in 2024, returned for its 5th edition in September 2025, and the next edition is expected in 2027 (there is no edition in 2026).

More than a race: a festival

Beyond the races, the Normandy Beach Race is a true cultural festival: rock'n'roll and rockabilly concerts, a vintage stands village, catering, vehicle exhibitions, and a retro atmosphere from the 1940s-1950s. The event celebrates a motorcycle and automotive culture imbued with nostalgia and passion.