Original race guide

Paris-Versailles-Mantes walk 2026, registration now open for the night hike

Registration for the 89th edition of the Paris-Versailles-Mantes walk has been open since December 3, 2025, in the Yvelines. Join us on the night of January 24-25, 2026, for this legendary night hike between Versailles and Mantes-la-Jolie, with four routes ranging from 12 to 52 km.

Les Lucioles du Josas: a night trail run in a Christmas atmosphere in Jouy-en-Josas (78)

On December 6, 2025, in Jouy-en-Josas, the Trail des Lucioles du Josas immerses runners in a magical atmosphere between Christmas market and nature for a unique night race.

La Noctambule de Chauc' 2025: 10 to 18km night walk and trail run in Seine-et-Marne (77)

On Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Seine-et-Marne, the tenth edition of La Noctambule de Chauc' will bring together runners and walkers for a night trail run surrounded by nature and headlamps!

Valentine's Day Run 2026 at Parc des Buttes Chaumont, route and date

La Course de la Saint-Valentin returns to the Parc des Buttes Chaumont on February 14, 2026! A great opportunity to come and run as a couple in good spirits, or even to find your soul mate, who knows?

Halloween 2025: Do Not Finish (DNF), the zombie trail in a Val d'Oise village

Sports enthusiasts who like to scare themselves are in for a treat in the small village of Andilly, 95, where zombies are lurking, ready to make your trail run a living hell! Fortunately, other equally intense but less scary races await you, from October 31 to November 2, 2025.

A soapbox race in Seine-et-Marne this Saturday

The Othis Tennis Club is organizing its second soapbox race on Saturday, September 20, 2025. This sporting and family event in Seine-et-Marne awaits you from 9am. Open to everyone from 10 to 99 years of age, this original race promises a day full of thrills and fun.

La Course des Cafés 2025: the iconic waiters' and waitresses' race returns to Paris

One of the capital's most amazing races is back! On September 21, 2025, the waiters and waitresses of Paris's cafés will set off with one goal in mind: not to drop their tray, to your applause!

La Bidonaise, the raft race in Seine-et-Marne near Provins

La Bidonaise returns this Sunday, August 31, 2025! This free raft race awaits you in Seine-et-Marne, between Jaulnes and Bray-sur-Seine, for an original 2.5km descent down the Seine.

Corrida de Noël 2025: the Santa Claus race in Issy-les-Moulineaux (92)

The town of Issy-les-Moulineaux will be staging its Corrida de Noël, the famous Santa Claus race, on Sunday December 14, 2025. Every year, this extraordinary race brings together the largest number of Santa Clauses in France.

Course des Lumières 2025: a night-time race against cancer in Paris

The Institut Curie is once again inviting all runners to Paris on November 15, 2025 for another edition of the Course des Lumières, a sporting event in aid of cancer research. Would you prefer a 5km walk or a 10km run?

A medieval marathon from the castle of Blandy-les-Tours to the ramparts of Provins (77)

On Sunday, May 10, 2026, run the all-new Seine-et-Marne Medieval Marathon, between Blandy-lès-Tours and Provins, for nearly 42 kilometers through villages straight out of the Middle Ages!

Paris Zoo Run 2025: an unusual run in the Vincennes Zoo

On September 21, 2025, the Parc zoologique de Paris is offering a field day for all. 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, for conservation.

La Traversée de Montereau à la nage: open water races for all in Yonne (77)

On the last weekend in August, the Yonne River takes the plunge with the Traversée de Montereau swim, featuring five races, from 100 m to 10 km, for the whole family to discover open water swimming.

EDF Aqua Challenge 2025: the open water swimming race in the Seine at Bras Grenelle

On Saturday July 26, 2025, the EDF Aqua Challenge will take place at the Bras Grenelle in Paris. An excellent opportunity for the French Swimming Federation to promote aquatic activities in the capital's natural environment. The races are open to all!

Nage ta Seine 2025: buoy racing and open-water swimming in the Ile Saint-Denis park (93)

On Saturday, September 6, 2025, the second edition of Nage ta Seine arrives at the Parc de l'Ile Saint-Denis, for its famous buoy races and open-water swimming!

Nage ton canal 2025: open-water race, aquathlon and buoy race on the Ourcq Canal

Feel like taking a dip in the Ourcq Canal this Saturday, August 23, 2025? Then head for Pantin for the latest edition of "Nage ton Canal", Seine-Saint-Denis' famous open-water race!

Course des Fiertés 2025: the first LGBTQI+ sporting event in Pantin

For Pride Month, Inter-LGBT is launching the very first Course des Fiertés on June 22, 2025 in Pantin. A festive and committed 6.28 km course open to all, with no time limits or pressure.

AéroRun returns in 2025, for a new race on the runways!

Ready to board? See you on October 19, 2025! On the program: a 10km timed run and a 2.5km walk on the runways of an active airport.

Ekiden de Paris 2025: team marathon in the heart of Paris

The Ekiden de Paris returns on Sunday, November 2, 2025, to run as a team in the heart of Paris. The idea? Run a relay marathon through the capital's most beautiful monuments.

La Boucle: festival and race from 5 to 50km on the Hippodrome d'Enghien-Soisy (95)

Fancy a race with no pressure and no stopwatch? On September 14, 2025, the Hippodrome d'Enghien-Soisy will be hosting a new sporting and festive event where everyone can run at their own pace, from 5 to 50 km, in aid of a worthy cause.