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.
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]
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]
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]
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.
Dates and Opening Time
From January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025
