Do you like sporting challenges and are you looking for new ones? This year, 2024, Paris and the Île-de-France region offer a wide range of races and courses, each more original than the last. 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-tossed courses and much more, Paris and the surrounding region know how to surprise athletes 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 do 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 running, we've found a whole host of original races to get you in the mood.
Morning Thoiry Wild Race 2024: Discover the new running race at Thoiry ZooSafari
Registration open for the Morning Thoiry Wild Race 2024: zoo and forest course, €1 donated to Thoiry Conservation. Don't miss this unique experience! [Read more]
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]
Sine Qua Non Run 2024, 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 9, 2024, starting from Place de la Bataille de Stalingrad. 100% of profits will be donated to associations fighting this scourge. [Read more]
An unusual dinosaur race in Val-d'Oise
A dinosaur race? No, it's not a joke. To mark the "Jurassic Deuil" event, the town of Deuil-la-Barre in Val-d'Oise is organizing a dinosaur race on Saturday, March 9, 2024. We tell you all about it. [Read more]
The Daffodil Race Against Cancer: everything you need to know about the 2024 edition
The Institut Curie is proposing a connected challenge for the Daffodil Race Against Cancer: from March 12 to 24, 2024, accumulate as many kilometers as possible by running or walking. For every kilometer you cover, 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]
La Course des Cafés, the iconic waiters' and waitresses' race, returns after 13 years
One of the capital's most amazing races is back after a hiatus of over 10 years. On March 24, 2024, the waiters and waitresses of Paris's cafés will set off with one goal in mind: not to drop their tray! [Read more]
The Brain Race in March 2024 at the Domaine national de Saint-Germain-en-Laye
On March 31, 2024, the French Multiple Sclerosis League is looking forward to seeing you at the Domaine national de Saint-Germain en Laye to raise awareness of the disease, raise funds and help patients, with the Brain Race! [Read more]
Paris 2024: a free Olympic Games orienteering race in the Bois de Vincennes
It's off to an Olympic-themed orienteering race on April 19 and 20, 2024, in the Bois de Vincennes, following in the footsteps of the 1924 edition, 100 years before the one that awaits us this summer! [Read more]
Bulky Games 2024, the inflatable obstacle course returns to the Paris region
Are you a fan of crazy, fun obstacle courses? Don't miss the return of the Bulky Games to Île-de-France! After a first edition in September, the giant inflatable obstacles are coming to the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines leisure park on April 20, 2024! [Read more]
Color Obstacle Rush Paris 2024 at Île de loisirs de Jablines-Annet (77)
Are you up for a colorful and fun obstacle course? Head for the Ile de loisirs de Jablines-Annet, in Seine-et-Marne, on Saturday April 27 for the Color Obstacle Rush Paris 2024! [Read more]
No Finish Line Paris 2024, the three-day non-stop solidarity race
The 10th edition of the No Finish Line Paris, the non-stop solidarity race, returns to Paris from May 22 to 26, 2024. The aim? Cover as many meters as possible, by walking or running, in one or more stages. 1km = 1€ donated to partner associations! [Read more]
A vertical and solidarity race that climbs the stairs of the Butte Montmartre
Fancy a race with a bit of a challenge? Head for HappyCulture's vertical challenge on May 23, 2024, at the foot of the Butte Montmartre. Your mission, if you accept it, is to climb the 222 steps as fast as you can! [Read more]
Vertigo 2024, the vertical race that takes you up the 42 floors of the CB21 Tower at La Défense
Ready to climb 42 floors in one go for the Vertigo race on Thursday, May 23, 2024? This vertical race takes place in Paris La Défense's CB21 Tower, for its 10th edition. Come on, only 977 steps to go! [Read more]
Run For Planet 2024, the eco-friendly race for the environment
How about running for the planet? The Run For Planet is coming to Draveil, near Paris, on Sunday June 9, 2024. 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 Ruée des Fadas 2024, the crazy obstacle course in the Paris region
Following the success of previous editions, the Ruée des Fadas returns to the Paris region. Scheduled for June 9, 2024, this totally frosty mud race welcomes you to the Yvelines! [Read more]
Open Swim Stars 2024, swimming across Paris at the Bassin de la Villette
The swim across Paris returns for another edition on June 15 and 16, 2024, with the Open Swim Stars race. The program features 7 sensational open-water events in the Bassin de la Villette and the Canal de l'Ourcq! [Read more]
Val'Dingo 94, the free and fun obstacle course in Choisy Park
Obstacle course enthusiasts are invited to the wacky and fun Val'Dingo in the Parc de Choisy on June 16, 2024. A free sporting event to enjoy with family and friends! [Read more]
Insolite: the crazy bathtub race returns to the Canal de l'Ourcq
Have you ever been to a bathtub race? It's no joke, this unusual event has been taking place for 13 years on the Ourcq canal and you can take part for free, on July 7, 2024! [Read more]
Mad Jacques paddle: experience a festive and sporting adventure on a paddle along the Seine River
Would you like to paddle down the Seine? In any case, that's what the Mad Jacques paddle is all about, a two-day paddle trip over a weekend packed with encounters, sport and festivities. [Read more]
Woofest 2024, an obstacle course with your dog, just a few kilometers from Paris
Woofest, formerly Woof Run, is back on September 14 and 15, 2024, a few kilometers from the capital, in Chaumont-en-Vexin, in the Oise region. The only race in the area where you can have fun with your dog in an obstacle course, canicross or walk! [Read more]
Ruée des Fadas x SoMAD 2024: the obstacle course in the mud on the Île de Loisirs de Torcy
SoMAD, the famous mud obstacle course is back on the Ile de Loisirs de Torcy, in partnership with La Ruée des Fadas, on September 21, 2024, to run, climb and crawl with friends! [Read more]
Run for the rhinos at the Paris Zoo... with the Paris Zoo Run 2024
The Paris Zoological Park is offering a field day for all on September 22, 2024. Between the Paris Zoo Run, the Choupi Run for toddlers (2-5 years) and the Crazy run for older children (6-10 years), come and run at the zoo with your family or friends, to protect the rhinos. [Read more]
Urban Trail de la Butte Montmartre: solidarity 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 29, 2024. An exceptional crossing of the district all the way to the Sacré Coeur, with quite a climb! [Read more]
Trail du Soldat de la Marne 2024: the nature race for children and adults in the Meaux region
Fancy a trail? On Saturday October 5 and Sunday October 6, 2024, the Trail du Soldat de la Marne is back, with races for young and old, and walks. Shall we go along? [Read more]
The Marathon Rose 2024: a 42km night-time walk for the cure of breast cancer
To combat breast cancer, the Casiopeea association is organizing a 100% women's walk on the Paris Marathon route on the night of October 5 to 6, 2024! [Read more]
"En baskets avec Paulette! this Sunday, October 6, take an elderly person for a walk!
For the 3rd year running, the Paris en Compagnie association is organizing a solidarity walk to combat the isolation of the elderly and support the work of the Petits Frères des Pauvres de Paris. How does it work? Sign up on your own or find an elderly friend or family member to take part in a 4km walk or 6km run along the Canal St Martin in Paris, and get some fresh air into your body and mind! [Read more]
La Course des Remparts 2024: two courses in the medieval town of Provins (77)
The Course des Remparts returns to Provins on October 6, 2024, to allow runners to discover the superb medieval city in a different way, over 6 or 18 kilometers! Let's get moving! [Read more]
Tough Mudder 2024, the mud obstacle course returns to Beynes (78)
If you're a fan of mud runs, you'll be delighted to know that the legendary Tough Mudder is back on October 12, 2024, at the Frileuse military camp in Beynes, in the Yvelines department! On the program: an unforgettable obstacle course! [Read more]
La Parisienne 2024: free festival, running and 100% women's yoga classes
La Parisienne, the legendary race through the streets of Paris, is back! Join us from October 18 to 20, 24 for a 100% women's event, with a free festival, yoga and other surprises! [Read more]
AéroRun, a solidarity run on the runways of Paris-Le Bourget airport
What an unusual race! The association Aviation Sans Frontières is launching the AéroRun, a new sporting challenge that will take place on the runways of Paris-Le Bourget airport on October 20, 2024! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Ekiden: team marathon in the heart of the capital
The Paris Ekiden returns on Sunday, November 3, 2024, to run as a team in the heart of Paris. The idea? Run a relay marathon through the capital's most beautiful monuments. [Read more]
Le Grand Défi Solidaire: Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Parc de Sceaux (92)
On Sunday November 3, 2024, the Fondation France Sclérose en Plaques is organizing the 6th edition of the largest solidarity race to fund research into multiple sclerosis. [Read more]
Course des Lumières 2024, the Paris night race against cancer
The Institut Curie is once again inviting all runners to the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville on November 16, 2024 for another edition of the Course des Lumières, a sporting event in aid of cancer research. Would you prefer a 4km walk or a 5 or 10km run? [Read more]
Urgent Run Paris 2024: the solidarity race for access to hygiene in the Bois de Boulogne
URGENT RUN PARIS returns for a 9th edition this Saturday, November 16, 2024 in the Bois de Boulogne. The idea? Run "for the throne" over a choice of 3 courses: 5km, 10km and 15km, and raise funds for sanitation programs around the world. [Read more]
Nautic Paddle 2024: the world's largest stand-up paddle race returns to the Seine this winter
Described as the world's biggest stand-up paddle race, the Nautic Paddle returns to Paris this winter. Join us on Sunday, December 1, 2024 on the Seine to experience this new edition! [Read more]
Corrida de Noël 2024 in Issy-les-Moulineaux, the Santa Claus race (92)
The town of Issy-les-Moulineaux will be staging its Corrida de Noël, the famous Santa Claus race, on Sunday December 15, 2024. Every year, this extraordinary race brings together the largest number of Santa Clauses in France. [Read more]
La Corrida de Rambouillet (78) the festive night race in the Château park
On Saturday, December 21, 2024, we're off to Rambouillet (78) for the start of the Corrida, a night-time race through the town center and the park of the town's Château. [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, 2024 to December 31, 2024
