Foulées de Vincennes 2027: the 5km and 10km races are back on January 31

The Vincennes Run returns on Sunday, January 31, 2027, in Val-de-Marne. On the program: a 5 km race, two 10 km starts, and kids’ races, with a village set up on the town hall forecourt. Registration is now open.

A race to kick off the sporting year on Paris’s doorstep? The Foulées de Vincennes invite runners to gather on Sunday, January 31, 2027, in the Val-de-Marne. Between the streets of Vincennes and the edge of the woods, the route charts a 5 km loop along wide avenues. The event village and its activities take over the parvis de la mairie.

For participants in the 5- and 10-kilometer races, the start is on Avenue Foch, about 200 meters from the forecourt. The children have two distances, 800 meters and 2 kilometers, with a start and finish on Cours Marigny, near the city hall.

Distances and Timings

9:00 a.m.: 10 km race, reserved for runners who can finish in under 50 minutes. Four waves are scheduled by time, with proof of performance to be provided online.
10:15 a.m.: 5 km fun run.
11:00 a.m.: 10 km recreational race, with pace-setters announced for 50 minutes, 55 minutes, one hour, and over one hour.
12:30 p.m. and 12:45 p.m.: children’s races of 2 km and 800 meters.

Registration, Fees and Bib Pickup

The Registrations for the Vincennes Run 2027 are now open, subject to bibs on hand. The 5 km is €20 until 18 October 2026 inclusive, then €22 from 19 October to 30 November and €25 from 1 December 2026 onward. For each of the 10 km, the fees increase from €25 to €27, then to €30 at the same deadlines. The children's races are available at €12 online.

According to remaining slots, the organisers will also offer on-site registration: €30 for the 5 km, €40 for the 10 km, and €15 for children. The options available at registration are added to the race fee.

Race bib pickup takes place on the forecourt of the town hall, on the Midi street side, on Saturday, January 30, 2027 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, January 31 from 8 a.m.. You must present your registration confirmation and a valid ID. For the 5 km and 10 km races, the required documents must be uploaded online; no paper documents will be accepted at pickup.

To reach the village, use Château de Vincennes station on Metro Line 1 or Vincennes on the RER A, which serve the area. Find detailed information on the race’s official site and other events in our guide to 5- and 10-kilometer races in Paris and Île-de-France.

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