Paris Marathon 2021
No Paris Marathon in 2020 because of the health crisis… what a pleasure to see it again in autumn 2021! In October, the weather should not be too hot, which can happen in April, the month when the Paris Marathon is usually run (by the way, registrations for the April 2022 Paris Marathon are now open!) It remains the marathon of the year! At least for me, a passionate Parisian 😉. This will be my 24th Paris Marathon, run continuously since 1996. We will find the route of the 2019 Paris Marathon which had been given a change making it even more beautiful, Place Vendôme and Opéra Garnier! Small funny difference, the end of the course before the finish goes through the Porte Dauphine as usual, but bypassing it on the left ☺ Old route, new route, either way, it will be a magnificent route, if only for the start at the Champs Elysées which is magical. A splendid stroll guaranteed. Previous Editions: 2019 edition – 2018 edition – 1999 edition – 1997 edition – 1996 edition And why not combine this competition with a sightrunning tour of the city during your stay in Paris by running with real Parisian runner guides (warming up some day before the competition or recovering some day after)? Enjoy an original private tour, tailor-made for you:
The 20K of Paris 2021
Another great race is back, the classic “20 km de Paris”! We are happy to welcome back this great race with its beautiful animations, and of course, a sensational course, departure and arrival at the Eiffel Tower, circuit avenue Foch, Bois de Boulogne and both sides of the Seine… Be careful, if you do the Paris Marathon, it takes place one week later. With the many postponements due to the health crisis, many spring races are added to those of the autumn. With one week to go, if your goal is the marathon, use the Paris 20km as a quiet training session, resist the temptation to perform during this 20km, it can compromise your goal at the marathon… we all know that, but on race day, it’s hard to reason… so be careful here! 😉 Come and participate or cheer! To support, place yourself at the entrances or exits of the tunnels, it is an interesting sight or take advantage of the bridges to see your loved ones as they pass on the right bank and then on the left bank (route in link). And why not combine this competition with a sightrunning tour of the city during your stay in Paris by running with authentic Parisian runner guides (warming up some day before the competition or recovering some day after)? Enjoy the best running routes in Paris with an original private tour, tailor-made for you:
Odyssea Paris 2021
ODYSSEA Paris is the flagship event of the Odysséa circuit. A unique sporting event (running and walking), in favour of the fight against breast cancer! 🎀 With friends, colleagues or even family, we share this solidarity challenge together. Registration is open to all: women, men and children. By running or walking, we mobilize to support and advance research against breast cancer. The funds raised will be donated locally to support breast cancer research. For this 2021 edition, Odysséa Paris will take place in two formats: The traditional event on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 October at the Château de Vincennes (health pass required). The novelty, a Connected Challenge, from Monday 27 September 8am to Sunday 3 October 6pm. And why not combine this competition with a sightrunning tour of the city during your stay in Paris by running with authentic Parisian runner guides (warming up some day before the competition or recovering some day after)? Enjoy the best running routes in Paris with an original private tour, tailor-made for you:
10 km Adidas Paris 2021
2019 Adidas 10K finish arch, visible from quite a distance, good motivation to speed up! Again a beautiful race, as many postponed to the fall (usually run in June), one of the prestigious Parisian 10 Km with a route very similar to the previous edition of 2019, but what a route! Start at Place de la Concorde and finish… in front of the Hôtel des Invalides! Opéra Garnier, Carrousel du Louvre, Grand and Petit Palais and the Eiffel Tower are part of the visit and will be excellent motivations to give the best of one’s abilities. On September 26, it will be the third edition of the 10 km Adidas Paris (formerly the 10 km de l’Equipe). This race has the particularity to gather a large number of runners, exceptional number for a 10 km (more than 18 000 arrivals in 2019!) Wave starts allow a fluid race at all levels. And why not combine this competition with a sightrunning tour of the city during your stay in Paris by running with authentic Parisian runner guides (warming up some day before the competition or recovering some day after)? Enjoy the best running routes in Paris with an original private tour, tailor-made for you:
Vegan Marathon 2021
First edition of the Vegan Marathon in Paris which takes place at the end of the summer in the beautiful Bois de Boulogne. This marathon is a relay race in teams of 6, an Ekiden. It is organized by the Institute of Sport and Vegetal Food (INSAVE) This competition is open to everyone. You don’t have to be vegan to participate. The objective is to demonstrate the positive effects of plant-based food in sports and its benefits for the Planet. The Institute of Sport and Vegetable Food is a Non Governmental Organization, created in 1995 by Magà Ettori and present on all continents. A real laboratory of ideas, the objective of INSAVE is to raise awareness of the respect for humans, the environment and animals, based on the positive values of sport and culture. The start and finish will be in the Bois de Boulogne, Route de Boulogne à Passy 75016 Paris. The race will consist of a 2500 m loop to be completed twice for the first, third and fifth relays, four times for the second and fourth relays, twice accompanied by a 2195m loop for the sixth relay. For health reasons, in 2021 the participation in VEGAN MARATHON is limited to 33 teams. Each runner will be given a race T-shirt at the time of registration (the choice of size is made during the online registration). The T-shirt must be worn during the race. The bibs will be collected by a team member on Saturday September 18th at the VEGAN MARATHON booth at the Smmmile Pop Vegan Festival. 6 places per team will be offered by the Festival to collect your bib. And why not combine this competition with a sightrunning tour of the city during your stay in Paris by running with authentic Parisian runner guides (warming up some day before the competition or recovering some day after)? Enjoy the best running routes in Paris with an original private tour, tailor-made for you:
La Parisienne 2021
The first all-women’s race in France: La Parisienne. With a rather expensive fee for a small distance, 7 km, La Parisienne remains a great party even without the numerous animations that usually take place and that we will not see this year because of the health crisis… Disguises are welcome, even without a festival this year or a particular theme (in 2019, it was the Far West). Run in a good mood with a course always superb, Eiffel Tower, Invalides, Concorde… magnificent! Please note, at the time of writing, the start time is not yet known (the “9:30am” indicated in this article is purely indicative). And why not combine this competition with a sightrunning tour of the city during your stay in Paris by running with authentic Parisian runner guides (warming up some day before the competition or recovering some day after)? Enjoy the best running routes in Paris with an original private tour, tailor-made for you:
Paris Half-Marathon 2021
Finally, we will be back to our big races, which have been postponed until now because of the COVID pandemic. The first of these major Parisian races is the Paris Half Marathon. So these are new conditions that we are encountering. Usually, before the health crisis, the race took place at the beginning of March, at the end of winter, where sometimes we had snow at the start… This time, it is the end of summer, when the heat may still be present… we shall see. The course is also different, starting at Pont de Sully and boulevard Henri IV and finishing at Place de la Bastille, with still a good portion in the Bois de Vincennes. Of course, still in the particular circumstances of the pandemic, you will need a valid COVID certificate to participate in the event. So, first half-marathon, chase for the distance record, preparation for the Paris Marathon which takes place 6 weeks later (following the various postponements), pleasant moment of running with friends, whatever, GOOD HALF! Previous editions: 2019 Edition – 2018 Edition – 2017 Edition – 1999 edition – 1998 Edition And why not combine this competition with a sightrunning tour of the city during your stay in Paris by running with authentic Parisian runner guides (warming up some day before the competition or recovering some day after)? Enjoy the best running routes in Paris with an original private tour, tailor-made for you: