Every year, Paris and the whole of theÎle-de-France region are packed with sporting events, some more festive than others, and in particular a wide range of running events, some original, some designed for the whole family. While some races are organized for the sheer pleasure ofkeeping fit, challenging or surpassing oneself, every year many charities organize solidarity races of varying difficulty to raise funds for various causes.
Running for a good cause is a great source of inspiration for seasoned runners and weekend warriors alike. These sporting and solidarity events are held throughout the year in Paris and the Île-de-France region, to the delight of runners with a heart in their hand. If you'd like to take up a cause that's particularly close to your heart, whether it's a race for the environment or human rights, we've got the programme for you in the Paris region in 2025.
La Course de la Jonquille contre le Cancer 2025: everything you need to know about this charity event
The Institut Curie is proposing a connected challenge for the Daffodil Race Against Cancer: from March 11 to 23, 2025, accumulate as many kilometers as possible by running or walking. For every kilometer completed, a donation will be made to the Institut Curie by the event's major partner. Put on your sneakers and support cancer research. [Read more]
Sine Qua Non Run 2025: 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 15, 2025, starting from Place de la République. 100% of profits will be donated to associations fighting this scourge. [Read more]
Paris Run for All 2025: the solidarity race for all before the Paris Marathon
On the eve of the Paris Marathon, April 12, 2025, the Paris Run for All solidarity race gives budding athletes the chance to try their hand at running, over 4 kilometers from the Louvre to the Champs de Mars! [Read more]
Run For Planet 2025: the eco-designed race for the environment in Draveil (91)
How about running for the planet? The Run For Planet is coming to Draveil on Sunday, May 18, 2025. This race aims to raise public awareness of ecological issues by running 5 or 10 kilometers, with proceeds going to environmental associations. [Read more]
So, are we running for a good cause?
Dates and Opening Time
From January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025
