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.
UNICEF 10km 2025: a race for children's rights in the Bois de Boulogne
On March 2, 2025, you're invited to run for a good cause, this time to fight child malnutrition, alongside UNICEF, with a 10-kilometer course in the Bois de Boulogne. [Read more]
La petite Valdoisienne: the colorful race for Women's Rights Day in Eaubonne (95)
To celebrate International Women's Rights Day, the Val d'Oise is organizing a colorful, free race open to all on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Eaubonne. [Read more]
The International Women's Rights Day Run at Jardins d'Eole
To celebrate International Women's Rights Day, the Arènes et Stades association is organizing a foot race on March 8, 2025, at the Jardins d'Eole, with three distances accessible to all! [Read more]
Women's Rights Day 2025: the Race for Equality in the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
The Race for Equality returns to Paris for its 10th edition to mark International Women's Rights Day. See you on March 8, 2025 in the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont! [Read more]
Courir pour toit: a solidarity race to help the homeless in the Bois de Boulogne
A new solidarity race is coming to the Bois de Boulogne on Sunday March 9, 2025, to support homeless people and enable them to change their lives, on the initiative of the Toit à Moi association. [Read more]
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. Registration is now open. [Read more]
Jour du Macaron: a charity race combining sport and gourmet delights by Maison Pierre Hermé
On March 15, 2025, celebrate Macaroon Day with a charity run organized by the Princesse Margot association and Maison Pierre Hermé, to raise funds and enjoy gourmet breaks! [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]
Lions de Rueil (92) half-marathon: half and 10 km in Rueil-Malmaison, in March
On Sunday March 16, 2025, the town of Rueil-Malmaison hosts another edition of its iconic half-marathon, for a touch of early spring challenge. [Read more]
10km du Neuf: a solidarity race accessible to all in the 9th arrondissement
The 10km du Neuf race returns for a new edition on Sunday, March 23, 2025, with two distances, one for adults, one for families, across the Paris arrondissement. [Read more]
Soli'Run 2025: the family-friendly race in the Bois de Boulogne
The 13th edition of the Soli'Run, a charity run to help the most disadvantaged in society and benefit Habitat et Humanisme, awaits you this Sunday, March 23, 2025 in the Bois de Boulogne. [Read more]
Les Foulées de la Marguerite 2025: races for the whole family at the Parc des Ibis (Vésinet 78)
Le Vésinet is once again set to vibrate to the rhythm of the Foulées de la Marguerite! Join us on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at the Parc des Ibis, for a day of adrenaline-pumping action at this not-to-be-missed solidarity race in Yvelines (78). With courses for the whole family, a barbecue and great music, this 8th edition promises to be a memorable one! [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]
Wings For Life 2025: the charity time trial in Saint-Denis (93)
The Wings For Life World Run Paris is a charity race to fund research into spinal cord injuries. Start this May 4, 2025 in Saint-Denis, in the Parc de la Légion d'Honneur! [Read more]
Races and walks around Les Invalides in aid of Bleuet de France
To help raise funds for the war wounded, Parisians are invited to run or walk between 2.5 and 10 kilometers, starting at Les Invalides, with a route around the monument, on May 11, 2025. [Read more]
No Finish Line Paris 2025: the three-day non-stop solidarity race
The 11th edition of the No Finish Line Paris, the non-stop solidarity race, returns to Paris from May 15 to 18, 2025. The aim? To cover as many meters as possible, by walking or running, in one or more stages. 1km = 1€ donated to partner associations! [Read more]
Le Relais de la SPA: a race for animals at the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud (92)
Run for the animals at the SPA's first solidarity race, on May 18, 2025, in the heart of the verdant Domaine national de Saint-Cloud! Of course, dogs are welcome too, thanks to the canicross. [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]
Enfants Sans Cancer City 2025: the urban charity race returns to La Défense
The "Enfants Sans Cancer City" race, organized by the Imagine for Margo association, is back on May 27, 2025, on the forecourt of La Défense, an opportunity to run for a good cause! [Read more]
A vertical race for solidarity: get ready to climb the stairs of Butte Montmartre
Fancy a race with a twist? Head for HappyCulture's vertical challenge on June 5, 2025, at the foot of the Butte Montmartre. Your mission, if you accept it, is to climb the 202 steps as fast as you can! [Read more]
Festi'Run 2025: three solidarity foot races and handisport workshops in Vincennes
On June 15, 2025, head to the Château de Vincennes for a day of disability awareness, featuring three running races and a village of fun activities! [Read more]
La Course des Héros 2025: a solidarity event at the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud
The Course des Héros returns to the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud. Become a hero for a day by taking part in this solidarity race on June 15, 2025, with all proceeds going to benefit French charities. [Read more]
Urban Trail 2025 de la Butte Montmartre: walk and run to Sacré-Cœur
Take part in the Urban Trail de la Butte Montmartre, the solidarity race in the heart of Paris, by walking or running, on September 21, 2025. An exceptional crossing of the district all the way to the Sacré Coeur, with quite a climb! [Read more]
Children Without Cancer 2025: the charity race at the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud
On Sunday, September 28, 2025, the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud will be the venue for a charity race. Called "Enfants sans Cancer" (Children without Cancer), it aims to raise as many donations as possible to support research into treatments for children with cancer. [Read more]
Run for Girls: the solidarity race for girls' rights, in the Bois de Boulogne
The NGO Plan International is organizing a solidarity run in Paris, in support of girls' rights and gender equality, on October 4, 2025, a few days before International Girls' Day. [Read more]
MudGirl Paris 2025: a women's mud race on the Île de Loisirs de Jablines-Annet (77)
The all-girls mud race, MudGirl Paris, returns to the Île de Loisirs de Jablines-Annet on October 11 and 12, 2025. Are you ready to tackle the obstacles together? [Read more]
Vredestein 20km de Paris 2025: the legendary solidarity race at the foot of the Eiffel Tower
The Vredestein 20km de Paris is back on October 12, 2025, with the start once again under the Eiffel Tower for a legendary race of solidarity, with all proceeds going to Bleuet de France. [Read more]
So, are we running for a good cause?
Dates and Opening Time
From January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025
