Obstacle courses and originals 2025 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

Published by La Rédac · Published on December 14, 2024 at 02:13 p.m.
Running is on a roll, and with it, original races! Rolling in the mud, running in teams, avoiding obstacles, being chased by zombies... there's something for everyone. Can you rise to the challenge of these unusual races? Discover a selection of the program for this year 2025 in Paris and Île-de-France.

Do you like sporting challenges and are you looking for new ones? This year, 2025, a whole host of races and sporting routes, each more original than the last, await you in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. For runners, joggers, marathoners and even brave beginners, the Paris region offers a rich program ofsporting events. And all the more so when it comes to unusual races!

From chases to Ninja Warrior-style obstacle courses, color-throwing courses and much more, Paris and the surrounding region know how to surprise sports enthusiasts with these original concepts! Enough to motivate even the most lazy among us to strap on a pair of sneakers. So, alone or in a team, get ready to hit your best sprints or put your endurance and agility to the test!

That's right, to make it easier for you and give you no more excuses not to go for a run, we've come up with a whole host of original races that will get you in the mood for exercise.

Original races in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

Paris-Versailles-Mantes à la marche 2025, la randonnée nocturne de 12 à 54 kmParis-Versailles-Mantes à la marche 2025, la randonnée nocturne de 12 à 54 kmParis-Versailles-Mantes à la marche 2025, la randonnée nocturne de 12 à 54 kmParis-Versailles-Mantes à la marche 2025, la randonnée nocturne de 12 à 54 km Paris-Versailles-Mantes à la marche 2025, a night hike from 12 to 54 km
On the night of January 25 to 26, 2025, the 88ᵉ edition of the Paris-Versailles-Mantes walk invites enthusiasts and the curious to experience a unique nocturnal adventure. Organized by the Association Sportive Mantaise (ASM), since 1935 this event has brought together thousands of walkers ready to take on a physical and convivial challenge under the stars. [Read more]

NoctiraidNoctiraidNoctiraidNoctiraid NoctiRaid: team racing with shooting, mountain biking, trail running and orienteering (91)
Take part in the 16th edition of the NoctiRaid, a team race combining five sporting disciplines, in Essonne! With family or friends, cross kilometers of nature from February 8 to 9, 2025, with a program of unique events. [Read more]

La Course de la Saint-Valentin 2018 au Parc des Buttes-ChaumontLa Course de la Saint-Valentin 2018 au Parc des Buttes-ChaumontLa Course de la Saint-Valentin 2018 au Parc des Buttes-ChaumontLa Course de la Saint-Valentin 2018 au Parc des Buttes-Chaumont La Course de la Saint-Valentin 2025 at Parc des Buttes Chaumont
La Course de la Saint-Valentin returns to the Parc des Buttes Chaumont on Saturday, February 15, 2025! A great opportunity to come and run as a couple in good spirits, or even to find your soul mate, who knows? [Read more]

Course de la Jonquille contre le cancer 2020 : inscriptions ouvertes !Course de la Jonquille contre le cancer 2020 : inscriptions ouvertes !Course de la Jonquille contre le cancer 2020 : inscriptions ouvertes !Course de la Jonquille contre le cancer 2020 : inscriptions ouvertes ! 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]

Sine Qua Non Run 2024, la course solidaire pour lutter contre les violences sexistesSine Qua Non Run 2024, la course solidaire pour lutter contre les violences sexistesSine Qua Non Run 2024, la course solidaire pour lutter contre les violences sexistesSine Qua Non Run 2024, la course solidaire pour lutter contre les violences sexistes 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]

Le Barn Hotel  - l'entrée du domaine Le Barn Hotel  - l'entrée du domaine Le Barn Hotel  - l'entrée du domaine Le Barn Hotel  - l'entrée du domaine L'Enduro du Barn: a solo or relay bike race near the Moulin de Brétigny (78)
If you love nature and cycling, this is the race for you! Alone or in a group, come and ride for several hours on the Barn estate, near the Moulin de Brétigny, in the Yvelines department! [Read more]

XLETIX KidsXLETIX KidsXLETIX KidsXLETIX Kids XLETIX Kids, the family obstacle course, lands on the Jablines leisure island in April
An obstacle course, yes, but even better with the whole family! So that's the concept behind XLETIX Kids, a family obstacle course scheduled for the very first time on April 26, at the Ile de loisirs de Jablines! [Read more]

Run For Planet 2021, la course solidaire pour l'environnement : dates, programme et inscriptionsRun For Planet 2021, la course solidaire pour l'environnement : dates, programme et inscriptionsRun For Planet 2021, la course solidaire pour l'environnement : dates, programme et inscriptionsRun For Planet 2021, la course solidaire pour l'environnement : dates, programme et inscriptions 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]

chienchienchienchien 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]

La Parisienne 2020 : dates et programmeLa Parisienne 2020 : dates et programmeLa Parisienne 2020 : dates et programmeLa Parisienne 2020 : dates et programme La Parisienne 2025: free festival, 100% women's running and yoga classes
La Parisienne, the legendary race through the streets of Paris, is back! Join us from September 12 to 14, 2025 for a 100% feminine event, with a free festival, yoga and other surprises! [Read more]

In short, if you feel like rolling up your sleeves and taking part in an original race, there's plenty to do! And stay tuned for more races.

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From January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

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