The 2026 Izarbel Trophy: a unifying event in the Basque Country

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The 2026 Izarbel Trophy once again brought together businesses, local authorities and students for a friendly sporting event in the heart of the Basque Country. With timed events, team spirit and creativity, this year’s edition reaffirms sport’s role as a catalyst for community cohesion in the region.

A sporting event for the greater good

Organised with the support of Biarritz Olympique, the Izarbel Trophy is part of a strong local initiative: to forge links between businesses, institutions and young talent.

Beyond the competition, the event highlights essential values:

  • team spirit
  • pushing oneself to the limit
  • inter-company camaraderie

A formula that works, with ever-increasing participation.

Results of the 2026 Izarbel Trophy

7.5 km rankings

On the most demanding distance, the standard was particularly high:

  • 🥇 Lizarralde Group 1 — 34:00
  • 🥈 Dterminés Team (2moro) — 34:04
  • 🥉 IS Décisions 1 — 34:34

A very close podium, with only a few seconds separating the top three teams.

4.5 km classification

In a more accessible but equally competitive format:

  • 🥇 Novaldi — 22:55
  • 🥈 Odeis Express — 24:28
  • 🥉 Bidart Town Hall 2 — 25:43

Creativity and commitment on display

Because the Izarbel Trophy is not just about sporting performance, the event also celebrates originality and collective involvement.

🎭 Best Costume Award goes to Bidart TownHall, praised for its attention to detail and festive spirit.

👏 Special mentions:

  • Adaxis, for its participation with 12 members
  • CERTIM, for a successful first participation with two committed teams

These initiatives perfectly illustrate the event’s DNA: participation, enthusiasm and team spirit.

A successful collective effort

The success of the Izarbel Trophy relies on the commitment of many stakeholders:

  • student volunteers, who are essential to the smooth running of the event
  • the organising teams at Biarritz Olympique
  • local businesses and organisations

Among them, ESTIA staff also turned out in force, proudly representing the school.

Sport as a driver of regional cohesion

Beyond the results, the Izarbel Trophy stands out as a genuine tool for regional cohesion. It facilitates informal meetings between professionals, students and public sector representatives.

In a climate where businesses are seeking to enhance their appeal and internal culture, this type of event plays a key role:

  • fostering a sense of belonging
  • inter-company networking
  • promoting the region

See you in 2027

Building on this success, the Izarbel Trophy confirms its status as a must-attend event in the Basque Country.

👉 See you next year for a new edition, with a simple aim: to compete in a friendly spirit against colleagues from other companies.

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