Foulée de Paris Centre: family-friendly running in the heart of Paris

Published by Laurent de Sortiraparis · Photos by Graziella de Sortiraparis · Updated on April 20, 2026 at 05:35 p.m.
Attention, athletes, even Sunday runners! The Paris Centre Run returns for another edition on May 31, 2026, with family-friendly races ranging from 300 m to 1.3 km, 4.2 km, 5.6 km and 7 km. A great active outing for kids and their parents, for all ages.

Great news for sporty Parisian families! The Foulée de Paris Centre returns for another edition on May 31, 2026, with a slate of races designed for everyone—from parents to their children, right from the youngest ages. Registration before May 15 here! And if you need a hand with the registration, you can go to a ParisAnim' center (Pôle Simon Le Fran or Ruth Bader Ginsburg).

Regarding the races, the gathering point is 15 minutes before the start at the Parc Rives de Seine, next to the Federico Garcia Lorca Garden, just steps from the Louis-Philippe Bridge. For bibs, you’ll need to pick them up at the Quartier Jeunes the day before, on May 30, between 10:00 and 17:00. All races take place between 9:15 and 12:30. In detail:

  • Benjamins (born 2013–2014) - start at 9:15 a.m. - roughly a 3 km race
  • Poussins (born 2015–2016) - start at 9:45 a.m. - 8-minute race
  • Eveil athlé (born 2017–2019) - start at 10:05 a.m. - 6-minute run
  • Relais adultes/baby athlé (children born 2020–2022) - start at 10:25 a.m. - about 1.3 km for adults, about 300 m for children
  • Minimes (born 2011–2012) - start at 11:15 a.m. - roughly a 4.2 km race
  • Cadets (born 2009–2010) - start at 11:15 a.m. - roughly a 5.6 km race
  • Adultes (born 2008 or earlier) - start at 11:15 a.m. - roughly a 7.5 km race

Note that you can also volunteer. Head to the Centres Paris Anim’ Pôle Simon Le Franc and Ruth Bader Ginsburg to register. Or you can try here. A prize ceremony is also planned, with rewards handed out after the events at the Parc Rives de Seine, plus a participatory picnic from 12:30 to 14:00 where everyone brings their own lunch basket, as well as some "sportive and festive" activities. Are you signing up for the Foulée de Paris Centre?

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
On May 31, 2026
From 09:45 a.m. to 02:00 p.m.

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Prices
    Par personne (habitant de Paris Centre): €6.5
    Par personne, participant vivant hors de Paris Centre: €7

    Official website
    mairiepariscentre.paris.fr

    Booking
    in.finishers-registrations.com

    More information
    Reservations open May 15, payment by credit card only.

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