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HOLY GAMES 10 KM - Paris Churches Tour 2025

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The event in a few words

Notre-Dame de Paris with the beautiful colors of a May sunrise? 🌇 Can you picture it? 👀

That's exactly what the Holy Games - Paris Churches Tour offers you for the second consecutive year! 😉 This time, there will be no construction or scaffolding 🚧, the square will be dedicated solely to runners, right at the foot of the cathedral that has regained its original colors and architecture! 😍 It's a true dive into the heart of France's history that this event brings 📖. The race will lead you to discover 10 iconic churches in the capital 🗼. Unique, isn't it? ❤️

Saint-Etienne-du-Mont ⛪, Saint-Sulpice, the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal, the Foreign Missions of Paris, Notre-Dame des Victoires, Sacré-Cœur of Montmartre, La Trinité, St Louis d’Antin, and finally La Madeleine ✨. Ten churches for 10 km of excitement, with a half-way starting point for the 5 km walk from Notre-Dame des Victoires. For some, just walking 5 km is already a victory! 🚶‍ This event aims to bring together the most dedicated athletes but also those who, for the first time, will give it their all! 💪 Whether in a joëlette, with a guide for the visually impaired, this race is for everyone, even the most vulnerable… 🫶

And to ensure you end your weekend on a high note 😇, explore the rest of the capital! 😜 You can't miss the Eiffel Tower, that iconic monument along with the Champs-de-Mars below 🤩. If you raced past the churches and parishes too quickly during your run, you can always go back and visit them at your leisure 😌.

And what if I told you that two athletes from Athletica Vaticana, the Pope Francis's team, are taking on the challenge, would you believe it? 🫢

4 reasons to join this race

Discover Paris differently 🤓
This event will allow you to explore the capital from a unique perspective. No Eiffel Tower, no Grand Palais, not even the Tuileries Garden here. Instead, you'll pass through the churches of Paris, genuine architectural treasures marked by centuries of history and belief. You’ll have every reason to believe in yourself! 😉
Join a unique race ⭐
It's not every day that you get the chance to explore all the parishes of Paris in one morning! Whether walking or running, you'll embark on a one-of-a-kind event with a medal that's said to be miraculous! 🏅
A small group of runners 🏃‍♀️
Finally, a Parisian race where you can enjoy the experience without the crowds! This is one of the charming aspects of this race: still relatively unknown to the public, it attracts only a handful of runners and walkers from the capital! 📍
Make new friends 👭
Competition won't be the focus on this day; instead, conviviality will take center stage! It's the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow participants and share the values of sportsmanship 💪.

A distance for every taste

10 KM HOLY GAMES (Départ Notre-Dame de Paris)

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

To collect your race bib, go to the forecourt of La Madeleine at 14 rue de Surène, 75008 Paris:

  • Wednesday, May 14 from 2 PM to 6 PM

  • Thursday, May 15 from 2 PM to 9 PM

  • Friday, May 16 from 6 PM to 9 PM

  • Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10 AM to 4 PM

Or on the forecourt of Notre-Dame de Paris (for runners) or Notre-Dame des Victoires (for walkers):

  • Sunday, May 18, 2025 between 7:45 AM and 8:30 AM

The starts are on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 8:45 AM:

  • Start from Notre-Dame de Paris for the 10 km race

  • Start from Notre-Dame des Victoires for the 5 km walk

Participants must be at least 16 years old for the race. The walk is open to all ages.

The 10 km race bib costs €20. Participation in the walk is free.

A valid FFA (French Athletics Federation) license or equivalent, or a PPS certificate less than 3 months old on the day of the race is mandatory for the 10 km race. No certificate is required for the walk.

Parental consent will be needed for minors.

The courses will be closed at noon.

Yes, restrooms will be available at the finish line (including accessible options for individuals with disabilities).

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Holy Games 10 km - Paris Eglises Tour
Holy Games 10 km - Paris Eglises Tour
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