The race of the “Château de Vincennes” 2018
Another beautiful wooded race, this time at the “Bois de Vincennes”. The race leaves and returns to the splendid “Château de Vincennes”, with arrival in the Castle and what is more, on a red carpet! Runners are in the spotlight. Flat course and conducive to performance.
Global 6K for Water Paris 2018
2018: First edition of the 6K for Water in France. Objective: 300 participants. Launched in 2014 by the World Vision network (the world’s leading NGO sponsoring children), the Global 6K for Water arrives for the first time in France! This solidarity-based course, open to all, brought together 28,000 participants last year in 18 countries and ensured access to drinking water for 35,000 people. Founded in 1950, World Vision supports 120 million children each year (with local NGOs and partners) in 4 areas: access to drinking water, food, health and education. Its aim is to make the communities autonomous. As such, the association favours the transfer of skills and the participation of local populations in all projects. Why 6 km? Every day, thousands of children in developing countries travel about 6 kilometres to fetch water because they lack access to this precious resource in their homes. On May 19, 2018, be part of the global movement and cover these 6 km so they no longer have to. 🙂
10K of Bois de Boulogne 2018
Again, a race in the Bois de Boulogne, we do not get tired of it, it is really a magnificent place to run, especially in the middle of May, where nature is flourishing. It is a race that is suitable for performances (31′ for the first in 2017), well organized despite more than 4000 runners, with starts by waves and pacers. Online registration is still possible until Friday, May 4, 2018 at noon. Registration at the “Village” of the race from Friday May 4th at 3pm to Saturday May 5th at 7pm (don’t forget the medical certificate). Many photos available in the links at the top of the article (photos 2016).
No Finish Line Paris 2018
The No Finish Line® exists since 1999 and occurred for the first time in Paris in May 2015. This 4th edition will take place in the Champ de Mars. The principle is simple and accessible to all: alone or in teams, you run or walk on a circuit of about 1300 meters, opened 24 hours a day for 5 days, as often as wished and as many km as wished. Thanks to the registrations, to the donors and to the sponsors, for every km, the “Children & Future Paris” association Paris gives back 1 € to support projects in favor of disadvantaged or sick children. We pass and pass again in the beautiful alleys of the Champ de Mars, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Day and night: In addition to the general race, the No Finish Line organizes two events, a 5-day competition and a 24-hour race. Last year, our ultra-marathon guide, Flavien, finished on the 24-hour podium :
Trail Le Pouce 2018
It is the fourth edition of this 14 km trail without difficulties which takes place in Paris, in the Bois de Vincennes. This race is organized by Benoît César, responsible for COURIR POUR LE PLAISIR. “COURIR POUR LE PLAISIR” (“Running for fun”) supports the “Association du SYNDROME DE LOWE” (Lowe’s syndrome association), by donating a financial contribution for each registration. This Sunday, the weather will be fine. The atmosphere is always very friendly and good-natured.
Color run 2018
The Color Run is one of those new “Fun” races that have appeared in Paris and around the world. Particularity, we send you coloured powder while you run. But is it really running? There’s something for everyone.
Paris Marathon 2018
The MARATHON OF PARIS! The event of the year for many runners. A beautiful visit of the capital! Go down the “Champs Elysées”, cross the “place de la Concorde”, go along street of Rivoli and the Louvre, greet the Genius of the Bastille, join the Castle and the Wood of Vincennes, return and join the West by way of the river Seine banks and admire the Conciergerie, then the Eiffel Tower, discover the very green Wood of Boulogne and cross the finishing line on the avenue Foch with the Arc de Triomphe in front of you! Phew! What a beautiful stroll! Discover the many photos and videos links of the 2017 edition given with this article, as well as the route in map and video. The first video offers you the complete film directed by the TV channel France 3 (2h32 of video). Previous Edition: 1999 edition – 1997 edition – 1996 edition
The Solirun 2018
“La Solirun” The Soli’run is a sports and solidary event against poor housing, organized since 2012 by several Rotary clubs for the benefit of “Habitat et Humanisme Ile-de-France”. In the heart of the Bois de Boulogne, in the first days of spring, the Soli’ run offers a sports programme for the whole family: The Soli’run 10, race of 10 km (referenced in the Paris Running Tour challenge*) The Soli’run 6, race of 6 km The Soli’kids, race of 1 km and race of 2 km (reserved for the youngest children / 5-15 years). The Soli’walk, a 4 km walk, fun and family-friendly Only race against poor housing, the Soli’ run brings together Sunday sportsmen and women, the most experienced athletes and even toddlers and walkers who want to associate their kilometers with a cause. Over the past 6 years, an important chain of solidarity has been created between people, riders, companies, service providers and partners. They make a commitment one morning or several months so that this event is a success both in sports and solidarity. For the 2018 edition, the Soli’ run intends to mobilize even more participants and partners in order to collect more for “Habitat et Humanisme Ile-de-France”. * The Paris Running Tour challenge has nothing to do with our company of visit of Paris done while running, Paris Running Tours. We also like competitions very much, hence the idea of this blog “Races” within our tours in Paris website. So here we talk about all the races in Paris, some of which are part of the challenge. 🙂
Strides of Insurance 2018
Les Foulées de l’Assurance 2018 “Les Foulées de l’ Assurance” is a sporting event with the aim of – fighting cardiovascular diseases – mobilize and sensitize the general public and insurance employees around this cause. – It is also a responsible event, which is part of the “Running in solidarity and responsible” approach. Two possibilities, a 10 km run or an 8 km walk. 10 K of the heart (“10 km du Coeur”) The 10 km race takes place in the “Bois de Boulogne” and consists of a single loop with a flat and very green track. The race consists of a 10 km loop in the heart of the “Bois de Boulogne”, Parisian western wood. Urban and forest, it is a real breath of fresh air in the heart of Paris. The “10 Km du Coeur” are organized for the benefit of ADICARE, an association working for the development and innovations in cardiology. This race is above all a moment of relaxation and solidarity for a public health cause. Start at 10:00 AM Walk of the heart (“Marche du coeur”) Participating in the “Walk of the Heart” helps the association “Make Your Heart Beat” (“Fais Battre Ton Cœur”), so that cardiac arrest is no longer a fatality. This 8 km walk will welcome participants with or without Nordic walking poles. Start at 10:20 AM
Strides of the Tertre in Montmartre 2018
“Les foulées du Tertre” This 10K is a very original race in Paris, very unusual, with a start in the afternoon on a Saturday, but especially, taking place in Montmartre, among the tourists, which are many. Montmartre is a 130-metre-high hill north of Paris, a charming and well-known “village” in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. A hilly place? Yes, that day, the runners can experience it by running three loops rather steep, on the cobblestones of the Montmartre hill… the route passes in front of the “Sacré-Coeur” and the well-known “Place du Tertre”. We pass by the famous “Moulin de la Galette” (one of the two windmill, the Radet) but without seeing it, it is behind our back! A difficult but very pleasant experience, especially because of its very typical atmosphere. Among the organizers, our friend André, the famous “garçon de café” in a hurry, a big fan of Parisian races.