20km de Paris 2026: the charity race at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, registration now open

Are you ready to run 20 kilometers past some of Paris's most beautiful monuments on October 11, 2026? The Paris 20K comes in several versions, with a physical start at the Eiffel Tower or a connected version from your home for those who do not live in the capital. Everyone can participate in this wonderful 48th edition, even children.

After the circus, dance, and flowers, this year's race is themed around "new breath," as it supports the Grégory Lemarchal Association, which is committed to advancing medical research on cystic fibrosis.

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For the 25,000 Parisians who dare to take the plunge, numerous orchestras will provide musical accompaniment along the route, which takes in the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre and the Bois de Boulogne. And there's a race for kids too, the 20 Kids de Paris, starting the day before from the Champ de Mars.

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Waves of runners will follow each other every 3 minutes to ensure a smooth flow over the first kilometers and to the finish. A village will also be set up to enable athletes to meet and exchange ideas with partners and exhibitors, in a festive atmosphere, again at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.

For each registration, €3 per race number will be donated to the associationtoadvance research and bring a real breath of life to those who struggle every day with the disease.