Course originale guide - activities

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.

Ekiden Paris 2023: team marathon in the heart of the capital

The Paris Ekiden returns on Sunday, November 5, 2023, to run as a team in the heart of Paris. The idea? Run a relay marathon through the capital's most beautiful monuments.

Trail de la Peur 2023: a spooky race and a haunted island for Halloween

Calling all cold-blooded runners, the Trail de la Peur (Trail of Fear) is coming to town for Halloween, on Saturday November 4, 2023, with more or less hardcore night-time courses, including a race dedicated to children aged 10 and over. On the program: an immersive experience for the whole family, where you'll shiver as much as you sweat!

L'Alphonsine, an all-women's race and hike on the Île des Impressionnistes

For a women's run, head to Chatou and its Île des Impressionnistes on October 15, 2023 for a run and hike with your friends, your mother or all the women in your life, in a lush green setting!

Zomb'in The Dark, the zombie apocalypse-style orienteering race in Nemours (77)

Zomb'In The Dark returns to the Paris region for Halloween! For this unusual nocturnal orienteering race among zombies, we invite you to the dark forest of Nemours on October 28, 2023.

Course des Lumières 2023, the night-time cancer race in Paris

The Institut Curie is once again inviting all runners to the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville on November 18, 2023 for another edition of the Course des Lumières, a sporting event in aid of cancer research. Would you prefer a 4km walk or an 8km run?

Pink October 2023: a Color Run for solidarity at Montmorency Sports Park

To support the fight against breast cancer, the town of Montmorency is proposing an ultra-fun and supportive race on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Come and take part in the Color Run at the Nelson Mandela Sports Park!

Corrida de Noël 2023 in Issy-les-Moulineaux, the Santa Claus race returns

The town of Issy-les-Moulineaux will be staging its Corrida de Noël, the famous Santa Claus race, on Sunday December 17, 2023. Every year, this extraordinary race brings together the largest number of Santa Clauses in France.

In step with the fight against pediatric cancer, the race at Champs-sur-Marne castle

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the "Au pas de course contre le cancer" project is reinventing itself. This year, the race will take place for the first time at the Château de Champs-sur-Marne, on Sunday September 24, 2023, to raise funds for the Institut Gustave Roussy in a beautiful setting. 8Km, children's race and walks are on the program!

EDF Aqua Challenge 2023: the open water swimming race returns to the Bassin de la Villette

On September 16 and 17, 2023, the EDF Aqua Challenge will take place at the Bassin de La Villette 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!

Joinville 2023 10km: free color run and French championship semi-final

On September 17, 2023, join Joinville-le-Pont for an incredible day of running, with a choice of 5 or 10 kilometers, and even a free color run for the whole family!

En baskets avec Paulette!" walk to combat isolation among the elderly

This Sunday, October 8, Paris en Compagnie and the Petits Frères des Pauvres de Paris are co-organizing "En baskets avec Paulette", a solidarity walk & run! What's special about it? Walk or run in pairs with an elderly person, a relative, a friend... This event highlights the isolation of the elderly during Semaine Bleue. Meet at Parc Martin Luther King in the 17th arrondissement of Paris.

La Course des Remparts 2023: two routes through the medieval town of Provins

The Course des Remparts returns to Provins on October 1, 2023, giving runners the chance to discover the superb medieval town in a whole new way, over 6 or 18 kilometers! Let's get moving!

Nage ton canal 2023: open water and buoy races on the Ourcq Canal

Feel like taking a dip in the Ourcq Canal this Saturday, August 26, 2023? Then head for Pantin for the latest edition of "Nage ton Canal", Seine-Saint-Denis' famous open-water race!

Tough Mudder 2024, the mud obstacle course returns to Beynes (78)

If you're a fan of mud runs, you'll be delighted to know that the legendary Tough Mudder is back on October 12, 2024, at the Frileuse military camp in Beynes, in the Yvelines department! On the program: an unforgettable obstacle course!

Insolite: the crazy bathtub race on the Ourcq canal - event cancelled

Have you ever been to a bathtub race? It's no joke - this unusual event has been taking place on the Ourcq canal for 12 years, and you can take part for free! The July 2, 2023 edition has been canceled, due to incidents and outbursts throughout the region!

Urban Trail de la Butte Montmartre, solidarity walk and run to Sacré-Coeur

Take part in the Urban Trail de la Butte Montmartre, the solidarity race in the heart of Paris, by walking or running, on October 1, 2023. An exceptional crossing of the district up to the Sacré Coeur, with quite a climb!

Thoiry Wild Race 2023: 10K Race and Kids Course at Thoiry Safari Zoo

Thoiry Wild Race returns to Thoiry ZooSafari on September 17, 2023. On the program: a 10km adventure race and a kids' trail through the zoo and safari.

A free Color Run in Olympic colors arrives in Gif-sur-Yvette (91)

On June 17, 2023, come and enjoy a shower of colored powder in the town of Gif-sur-Yvette, for a fun, free and biodegradable race around the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Delir'Race, the colorful and united obstacle course of the École polytechnique de Palaiseau

Lovers of sporting challenges, a 4km obstacle course awaits you on the site of the École Polytechnique in Palaiseau on May 12 and 13, 2023. The Delir'Race will raise funds for children born with a heart defect.