IBCPC Dragon Boat Festival

Name: IBCPC Dragon Boat Festival
Start: 2026-08-01
End: 2026-08-31
Location: Aix-les-Bains

The IBCPC Dragon Boat Festival is a quadrennial international gathering for breast cancer survivors, held in Aix-les-Bains, France. The 2026 event on Lake Bourget features thousands of participants engaging in races, workshops, and community-building activities.

Date: Aug 1-31, 2026
Location: Aix-les-Bains

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Event summary

Highlights

Participation of approximately 4,500 breast cancer survivors
Dragon boat races on Lake Bourget in the French Alps
Sandy Smith Global race
Four days of workshops and social events

The IBCPC Dragon Boat Festival is an international participatory event held every four years specifically for the breast cancer survivor community. In August 2026, the festival will be hosted at Lake Bourget in Aix-les-Bains, located in the French Alps. The gathering is expected to draw approximately 4,500 survivors from 141 teams across 37 countries, demonstrating the global impact of dragon boating as a supportive sport.

The event features a four-day schedule that combines athletic activity with social support. In addition to traditional dragon boat races and the Sandy Smith Global race, participants can engage in technical workshops and demonstrations. The festival serves as a platform for survivors to celebrate life, share experiences, and promote wellness within a specialized international community.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Lake Bourget; www.orilliamatters.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Aix-les-Bains

Before attending

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