No Finish Line Nice 2026 breaks records with milestone victory
No Finish Line Nice 2026 set new records for distance and participation, with a historic overall win by a female athlete and over €146,000 raised for children’s charities.
The 2026 edition of No Finish Line Nice wrapped up this Sunday 12 April, setting new records both on the course and in fundraising after nearly 100 hours of continuous running and walking along the Promenade des Anglais.
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By the time the event ended at 4pm, participants had covered an impressive 146,582 kilometres, surpassing the initial goal and significantly improving on last year’s total.
As always, each kilometre translates into a donation, meaning more than €146,000 will go towards projects supporting disadvantaged and sick children across the Côte d’Azur.
This year also marked a historic moment for the event.
For the first time since its launch in 2018, a female participant topped the overall standings.
In her debut, Justine Houteer Magni delivered a remarkable performance, completing 582 kilometres, setting a new women’s record and beating the previous all-time best.
The event continues to grow in popularity, with nearly 9,000 participants taking part.
At peak moments, runners collectively covered up to 3,000 kilometres in a single hour.
Once again, the event highlighted its unique spiritn combining sport, community and solidarity, where every step taken contributes to a meaningful cause.