10k Sonic of the Eiffel Tower 2024

Looking for an excellent excuse to soak in the Paris Christmas spirit? 🎄 You've probably heard all about the city's magical lights and charm and can't wait to experience your dream... 🙄 Lucky for you, mid-December brings the 10 km Eiffel Tower race 🗼. If this event has somehow escaped you, now's the time to get with the program: it's THE end-of-year race in the City of Light 💡. Whether you're looking to stay fit, prep for the holiday feasts, hit a new performance peak, or just marvel at iconic landmarks, this event is an absolute must for Parisian runners and those worldwide 🌍. So, it's in Paris, Île-de-France, where you're expected to take on the most spectacular 10 kilometers of your life ✨.

This year is special for the second edition of the 10 km of the Eiffel Tower, which for this occasion has been renamed: 10 km Sonic of the Eiffel Tower! 🤩 You might be wondering what the connection is between the famous character Sonic and this race? 🤔 It's simple, to celebrate the release of Sonic the Movie Volume 3 on December 25th, the 10 km of the Eiffel Tower will be decked out in the colors of this speed legend! 💨 They have one thing in common: speed. The course of the event is considered one of the fastest in France (just like Sonic, who can reach the speed of sound, which is 1,225 km/h)! During the race, Sonic, Knuckles, Tails 🦊, and even Shadow, his new adversary in the movie, will be there to cheer you on! 📢

Every year, thousands of runners gather at the starting line of this race. Among them, some aim solely to shatter their personal best and the record, hoping for a big win 🤑. Currently, the course record stands at 28 minutes and 30 seconds, a challenging time to beat, indeed 😂. This flat course is perfect for setting extraordinary times ⏱️. Even if you're not leading the pack, you stand a good chance to crush your PB, and you'll be in a prime spot to witness top athletes in action 🙌.

And there's more to see! 😏 This race is also celebrated for the beauty of its route, situated in one of the capital's most stunning areas. Indeed, your path will take you past emblematic and breathtaking monuments! 👌 To say they're "dotted" along the way is an understatement... 😅 They're everywhere! You'll start at the Place Fontenoy, in view of the École Militaire and the 1870 war memorial. Enjoy an unbeatable view of the Place Joffre, the Champs de Mars 🪐, and the majestic Eiffel Tower. And what would a visit to Paris be without a stroll along the Seine River banks? 🌊 That's why you'll be running alongside the Quai Jacques Chirac, with stunning views of the Pont d'Iéna and the Trocadéro on the opposite side! Along the way, take in the Pont de l'Alma, the Musée du Quai Branly, and the Invalides bridge, museum, and esplanade 🤩. See? There's plenty to take in over just 10 km! Note that the course features several straight stretches where you can really push the pace 🚀. During your sprints, you'll have ample opportunity to admire the iconic Haussmannian buildings that add to Paris's beauty 🇫🇷.

We know, you're disappointed! You hoped to spend more time in front of the Eiffel Tower! If so, here's a tip: return at night to see it all lit up! Before then, during the day, we count on you to explore Montmartre, take a peek at the Sacré-Cœur, wander through the Louvre Museum, visit the Musée d'Orsay, or stroll through the Latin Quarter 🛍️.

How about ending the year with a bang? 😌