Rise to the challenge among the stars of Paris! 😎 Speaking of stars, we're not just talking about the monuments but also the runners 🏃♂️. Yes, you'll become a star for the duration of the race! ⭐️ The Adidas 10K Paris, taking place in May, in the capital 🗼, is set, for its 7th edition, to once again fulfill the promise of offering an iconic route 🤩. It's no wonder this 10 km race gathers 25,000 participants from all over the world! 🌍 The biggest 10 km race in France has many reasons to hold its title 🏆. The course, right in the heart of Paris, offers you the chance to recharge 🔋 by taking in the most beautiful sights of the City of Light as you race 😍. Every wonderful sight seen = an extra boost to discover the next! 💪
And wonders are what you won’t be short of on your route! 👀 Running a good 10 km in such a majestic city center is always a moment to remember! 😉 You’ll be a very privileged runner, even a VIP visitor, as the route winds through all the must-see spots of Paris 🥰. The German brand has crafted a perfect course 🧅: starting from the famous Avenue Victor Hugo and aiming for the splendid Arc de Triomphe 📍. You'll get to admire the Opéra Garnier, the Comédie-Française 🎭, the Louvre Museum, the Seine Riverbanks, the Place du Trocadéro, the Place Victor Hugo, and the Avenue Foch. The atmosphere along the grand boulevards will be electrifying! 🎉 Residents of the 8th, 2nd, 1st, and 16th districts will become your biggest supporters! 👏 It’ll almost feel like a July 14th celebration 😆. But what about the finish? It’s simply spectacular! Brace yourself: you’ll finish on Pont d'Iéna 🌉, in front of the Eiffel Tower 🤯. You'll be immersed in a true postcard scene 🖼️. What could be better? 🗽
For this event, Adidas is pulling out all the stops: a post-race village, resembling a festival terrace 🎪, will be set up to help you recover in joy and good spirits 😁. It will be very lively and animated! And because good vibes aren’t just for post-race, several music bands 🎶 will be placed at various points along the route to keep you moving to the beat, all the way to the finish 🥁. A true running fest! 🥳
So, pick your team and come challenge the champions! 🏅 It’s definitely a winning bet!
Are you ready for an epic 10K run right in the heart of the capital? Let's go, we'll take you through the course! 💪
Your journey starts from the famous Victor Hugo Avenue with a unique view of the Arc de Triomphe. The route will guide you through the 8th, 2nd, 1st, and 16th districts of Paris! 🤩 You will then arrive on the magnificent Avenue Foch, with the Arc de Triomphe keeping an eye on you throughout your run 👀.
We'll be waiting for you at the starting line! 😉
You can pick up your bib number on Friday, May 24, 2024, from 10am to 8pm and on Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 10am to 7pm, at Avenue Foch.
The race will start on Sunday, May 26, 2024, from Avenue Victor Hugo, right behind the Eiffel Tower. The exact start time has not yet been announced. However, you should head to your starting corral 30 minutes before the scheduled time.
Several refreshment stations will be available along the course: a water station at the 5km mark and a full refreshment station at the finish line (water, dried fruits, gingerbread, pound cake, etc.).
You will have a maximum time of 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete the race, starting from the last participant crossing the start line.
To get to the start, you can use the following public transportation options:
Metro line 2: Victor Hugo, Charles de Gaulle – Etoile
Metro line 6: Kléber, Charles de Gaulle – Etoile
Metro line 1: Charles de Gaulle – Etoile
RER A: Charles de Gaulle – Etoile
To reach the bib pick-up area on Avenue Foch, you can use the following transportation lines:
Metro lines 1, 2, and 6: Charles de Gaulle – Etoile
Metro line 1: Argentine
Metro line 2: Victor Hugo
RER A: Charles de Gaulle – Etoile
RER C: Avenue Foch
T3b: Porte Dauphine (Avenue Foch)
Your registration includes:
training plans and guides
your timing chip
your diploma
a recycled adidas technical t-shirt
finisher status
your medal
access to post-race village activities
To participate in the Adidas 10K of Paris, you must provide a medical certificate dated less than one year prior, your valid athletics license, or your Health Prevention Pathway (PPS) issued less than 3 months before the event day.
The Adidas 10K of Paris is open to everyone born in 2008 or earlier. Thus, you must be 16 years of age, or turning 16 during the year of the race, to participate.
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