The Paris 20K offers a different way to experience the capital. Runners pass several iconic landmarks before heading through the Bois de Boulogne and returning towards the Seine and the Eiffel Tower.
For spectators, the race creates a lively sporting atmosphere across several neighbourhoods in western Paris. The 2026 event also supports the Grégory Lemarchal Association.
PROGRAMME
📅 11 October 2026
09:00 – Race start.
Morning – 20-kilometre route through western Paris and along the Seine.
Late morning – Finish and activities around the finish area.
USEFUL INFORMATION
📍 Start: Pont d’Iéna
🏁 Finish: Eiffel Tower / Champ de Mars area
🏃 Distance: 20 km
🎟️ Registration required for participants
❤️ Sporting and charity event
The route passes the Trocadéro, Bois de Boulogne, the Seine, Grand Palais, Place de la Concorde and the Tuileries.
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