Every year, Paris and the whole of theÎle-de-France region are packed with sporting events, some more festive than others, and in particular a wide range of running events, some original, some designed for the whole family. While some races are organized for the sheer pleasure ofkeeping fit, challenging or surpassing oneself, every year many charities organize solidarity races of varying difficulty to raise funds for various causes.
Running for a good cause is a great source of inspiration for seasoned runners and weekend warriors alike. These sporting and solidarity events are held throughout the year in Paris and the greater Paris region, to the delight of runners with a heart in their hand. If you'd like to take up a cause that's particularly close to your heart, whether it's a race for the environment or human rights, we've got the programme for you in the Paris region in 2024.
Morning Thoiry Wild Race 2024: Discover the new running race at Thoiry ZooSafari
Registration open for the Morning Thoiry Wild Race 2024: zoo and forest course, €1 donated to Thoiry Conservation. Don't miss this unique experience! [Read more]
Sine Qua Non Run 2024, the solidarity race to combat gender-based violence
The Sine Qua Non Run, organized to combat sexist and sexual violence, takes place on Saturday, March 9, 2024, starting from Place de la Bataille de Stalingrad. 100% of profits will be donated to associations fighting this scourge. [Read more]
Nightline Run: a sports and solidarity event focusing on young people's mental health
On March 9, 2024, the Nightline listening service is organizing its first event focusing on young people's mental health, in the heart of Pershing stadium. On the program: a village of stands and a host of sporting and festive events. [Read more]
The Daffodil Race Against Cancer: everything you need to know about the 2024 edition
The Institut Curie is proposing a connected challenge for the Daffodil Race Against Cancer: from March 12 to 24, 2024, accumulate as many kilometers as possible by running or walking. For every kilometer you cover, a donation will be made to the Institut Curie by the event's major partner. Put on your sneakers and support cancer research. [Read more]
Soli'Run 2024, the family-friendly race in the Bois de Boulogne
The 12th edition of La Soli'Run, a solidarity race benefiting Habitat et Humanisme to help the underprivileged, awaits you this Sunday, March 17, 2024 in the Bois de Boulogne. [Read more]
The Brain Race in March 2024 at the Domaine national de Saint-Germain-en-Laye
On March 31, 2024, the French Multiple Sclerosis League is looking forward to seeing you at the Domaine national de Saint-Germain en Laye to raise awareness of the disease, raise funds and help patients, with the Brain Race! [Read more]
Paris Run for All 2024, the solidarity race for all before the Paris Marathon
On the eve of the Paris Marathon, April 6, 2024, the Paris Run for All solidarity race gives all budding athletes the chance to try their hand at running, over 4 kilometers, from the Louvre to the Champs de Mars! [Read more]
La Nuit des Relais 2024: a night-time solidarity race against violence against women
Nuit des Relais is back in Paris! This solidarity race against violence against women awaits you this April 23, 2024, on the square in front of the Hôtel de Ville, for an evening of sport and festivities. [Read more]
WES'PORTMSF, a weekend of sport and solidarity in Fontainebleau
On April 27, 2024, Médecins Sans Frontières is organizing a new challenge: WE S'PORT MSF, a first-of-its-kind fund-raising sporting event to be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Fontainebleau. The program includes 3 sporting events to be completed in teams of two: TRAIL, mountain biking and climbing. [Read more]
A sports and solidarity challenge with mountain biking, climbing and trail running in the Fontainebleau forest
Want to get active for a good cause? Médecins Sans Frontières is organizing a sporting challenge to raise funds, with mountain biking, climbing and trail running in the Fontainebleau forest on April 27, 2024. [Read more]
Les Foulées de la Marguerite: races for the whole family at Parc des Ibis, Le Vésinet (78)
Le Vésinet is once again set to vibrate to the rhythm of the Foulées de la Marguerite! Join us on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the Parc des Ibis, for a day of adrenaline-pumping action at this not-to-be-missed solidarity race in Yvelines (78). With courses for the whole family, a barbecue and great music, this 7th edition promises to be a memorable one! [Read more]
Wings For Life, the charity time trial in the Bois de Vincennes
The Wings For Life World Run Paris is a charity race to fund research into spinal cord injuries. Start this May 5, 2024 in the Bois de Vincennes! [Read more]
Races and walks in aid of Bleuet de France, departing from Les Invalides
To help raise funds for the war wounded, Parisians are invited to run or walk between 2.5 and 10 kilometers, starting at Les Invalides, with a route around the monument, on May 5, 2024. [Read more]
No Finish Line Paris 2024, the three-day non-stop solidarity race
The 10th edition of the No Finish Line Paris, the non-stop solidarity race, returns to Paris from May 22 to 26, 2024. The aim? Cover as many meters as possible, by walking or running, in one or more stages. 1km = 1€ donated to partner associations! [Read more]
Vertigo 2024, the vertical race that takes you up the 42 floors of the CB21 Tower at La Défense
Ready to climb 42 floors in one go for the Vertigo race on Thursday, May 23, 2024? This vertical race takes place in Paris La Défense's CB21 Tower, for its 10th edition. Come on, only 977 steps to go! [Read more]
A vertical and solidarity race that climbs the stairs of the Butte Montmartre
Fancy a race with a bit of a challenge? Head for HappyCulture's vertical challenge on May 23, 2024, at the foot of the Butte Montmartre. Your mission, if you accept it, is to climb the 222 steps as fast as you can! [Read more]
A 10km solidarity race against bullying at Village Nature Paris
For the second time, a 10-kilometer race will be held at the Village Nature on May 26, 2024! The proceeds from this charity event will go to the Marion la main tendue association, which fights against bullying at school. [Read more]
Enfants Sans Cancer City 2024, the urban solidarity race returns to La Défense
The "Enfants Sans Cancer City" race, organized by the Imagine for Margo association, returns on May 30, 2024, on the forecourt of La Défense, an opportunity to run for a good cause! [Read more]
Festi'Run: three solidarity foot races and handisport workshops in Vincennes
On June 9, 2024, head to the Château de Vincennes for a day of disability awareness, featuring three running races and a village of fun activities! [Read more]
Run For Planet 2024, the eco-friendly race for the environment
How about running for the planet? The Run For Planet is coming to Draveil, near Paris, on Sunday June 9, 2024. This race aims to raise public awareness of ecological issues by running 5 or 10 kilometers, with proceeds going to environmental associations. [Read more]
Memorun, the Alzheimer's awareness race in the Bois de Vincennes
In the fight against Alzheimer's disease, the Memorun solidarity race returns to the Bois de Vincennes on September 21 and 22, 2024. On the program: races for the whole family and a host of events. [Read more]
Run for the rhinos at the Paris Zoo... with the Paris Zoo Run 2024
The Paris Zoological Park is offering a field day for all on September 22, 2024. Between the Paris Zoo Run, the Choupi Run for toddlers (2-5 years) and the Crazy run for older children (6-10 years), come and run at the zoo with your family or friends, to protect the rhinos. [Read more]
Enfants Sans Cancer 2024, the charity race at the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud
On Sunday, September 29, 2024, a beautiful solidarity race takes place at the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud. Called "Enfants sans Cancer" (Children without Cancer), it aims to raise as many donations as possible to support research into treatments for children with cancer. [Read more]
Vredestein 20km de Paris 2024: the legendary solidarity race at the foot of the Eiffel Tower
The Vredestein 20km de Paris are back this October 13, 2024, with the start scheduled once again under the Eiffel Tower! This time, the legendary race is being run on the theme of dance. [Read more]
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