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The Grand Paris Run 2025

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The event in a few words

Welcome to the starting line of The Grand Race of Greater Paris. Before the arrival of the "Grand Paris" 🥖, we offer you a city-to-city race for everyone, an eco-friendly event that will let you discover two sides of the Parisian outskirts, the Southeast and the North. From the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes 🌲, to the iconic Place de la République ⛲️, with a finish at the legendary Stade de France 🏟️, you'll stroll through Parisian streets and its famous squares under the gentle warmth of spring 🌺. This year, the race is back on track and will take place at the end of March, so put on your running shoes and head to Île-de-France! 😁

Established in 2017, the race offers short distances: a 5 km that will start in Saint-Denis! Alternatively, there's a 10 km, starting in a favorite Parisian spot: the iconic Place de la République! For the more daring, a half-marathon connecting Val-de-Marne to Seine-Saint-Denis, passing through Paris, is also on the agenda. To embark on this route, meet beyond the périphérie 🏁. The children 👧 will also join in since there are races just for them. They can also physically challenge themselves on the track of the Stade de France ⚽️. The Grand Paris Race is, above all, a committed event in several ways. With refreshments made only of 100% organic and local products, in an anti-waste approach, the event is committed to ecology! ♻️ As original as it may seem, you will have the chance to taste the famous Paris mushrooms 😋 during the race... Strategic boost or simple indulgence? You won't find plastic bottles either 🥤 and unused refreshments will be completely distributed 🙏. But it goes even further, as we also work on the social front. Indeed, bib donations 🎽 and a collection of sports accessories 🏸 are organized to help the most vulnerable populations 🤝. So, if you have any clothing you no longer use, don't forget to bring them, it will make many people happy 🥰.

Regarding the route, organizers have prepared a blend of the Eastern side of Paris as we love it 🫶. Between green spaces 🪴 and major arteries often clogged with vehicles 🚗, you'll get to experience several essential sites of the capital 🇨🇵. If you're among the brave ones embarking on the half-marathon of 21.097 km, you'll enjoy refreshing passages as you cross the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes 🐎. Note that this park of 995 hectares is the largest green space in Paris 🌳. Enjoy this breath of fresh air that will be very useful before you tread the streets of Paris. Because yes, it will then be a series of monuments and famous places you'll have the chance to discover, just like those who started from Place de la République. The finish 🏁 is breathtaking, within the iconic Stade de France. It's undoubtedly the highlight of the route 🤩. It's your chance to feel like a champion for a few moments 🚀 in front of the many spectators in the stands. This will be the time to fully enjoy your arrival in a warm atmosphere! 👏

After a tour of the Stade de France, explore the cultural and gastronomic heritage of the Seine-Saint-Denis department 😍. We suggest a visit to the Basilica of Saint-Denis with its Gothic architecture ⛪️, a cultural outing at the Air and Space Museum in Le Bourget 🛩, or a trip to the Saint-Ouen Flea Market, the largest antique market in the world. And after all this, to recharge, don't hesitate to visit one of the many famous Parisian brasseries ☕.

Don't hesitate any longer and come to rediscover Paris by running the Grand Race of Greater Paris! 🔥

4 reasons to join this race

A Race with Many Faces 🎭
Here, the divide between Paris and its suburbs disappears. The organizers aim to introduce you to the capital and its surroundings in the best possible way 😉. The half-marathon kicks off at the Bois de Vincennes 🌳, providing a refreshing burst of greenery before you hit the streets of Paris. You'll have the opportunity to cross three departments and several Parisian districts to reach your finish line in Seine-Saint-Denis. If you opt for the 10 km, starting at the Place de la République, the rest of the course holds many surprises for you. From South to North, Paris unveils itself to you 🤗. The 5 km race will start from Saint Denis.
A Spectacular Finish 🏟
3-0 against Brazil in '98 🏆, the disappointment against Portugal in 2016 😢, the legendary concert of Johnny, and many more... 😍 Since its inception in January 1998, the Stade de France has resonated with iconic events, both in sports and music 🎵. This monument of French sport will be the stage for the finish line of La Grande Course du Grand Paris, amidst the cheers of thousands of supporters there to encourage you on your final lap! 👏
A Popular Race 🧸...
La Grande Course du Grand Paris is the quintessential Parisian popular race 😎. With very affordable entry fees, a children's race, and free access to the Stade de France for a grand finish for companions, this event is a true social gathering 🥳.
... and Committed ♻️
Besides being popular, La Grande Course du Grand Paris proudly stands as eco-friendly 😍, aiming to create an event with a low ecological footprint and a strong social impact 💪. The organizing partners have successfully implemented several measures to work in this direction. These include 100% organic refreshments without plastic bottles and medals made in France from recycled wood 🏅.

A distance for every taste

Half Marathon

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  • Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
  • Elevation gain : 55mD+

A few more words

If you want to prepare and test your endurance for a marathon, the half-marathon of La Grande Course du Grand Paris is the perfect event for you 💪. With a flat course, it’s the ideal opportunity to achieve your personal best on the distance! ⏱️

The race will start at the famous Bois de Vincennes, specifically at the Hippodrome de Paris-Vincennes. With its 995 hectares of greenery, it’s indeed the largest park in the Parisian area 😍. In other words, it's a real breath of fresh air offered by the organizers for the first 4 km. So unleash your potential and take Paris by storm 🐎.

You’ll get to enjoy the Parisian streets starting with Avenue Saint-Mandé. It's a chance to have the first of three 100% organic refreshment stops planned on your route! 😁 Then, climb up the 12th and 11th km to enjoy the second refreshment stop at the 17th km. We know you appreciated the first one, and this one will be just as energizing, giving you the boost you need to keep going and explore the Oberkampf neighborhood, the Église Saint-Ambroise, Boulevard Voltaire, and Rue de la Roquette.

By this point, you will have reached Place de la République and its magnificent Statue of Marianne, to rejoin the route of those who opted out of the half-marathon challenge 😂. The 10th arrondissement opens up to you as you head toward the Rotonde Stalingrad via the Canal Saint-Martin docks, where you might be tempted to take a dip if you’re overheating 🥵. But maybe not, you wouldn’t want to risk a fine 🤪.

Then it’s onto another canal, the Canal de l’Ourcq, which you can admire before heading to the Parc de la Villette and the Canal de Saint-Denis, for your third refreshment stop, concluding your Parisian adventure. You've now set foot in Seine-Saint-Denis! If you’re taking your time, why not enjoy a little shopping spree at the Millénaire mall 🛍.

This will lead you to the final stretch of your race, entering the legendary Stade de France 🏟, where you’ll finish with a lap around the track to the applause of the crowd 👏. There you have it, you’ve completed your 21.097 km.

Ready for new challenges? 🏋️‍♂️

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

  • The 10 km race will start at République at 11:30 AM on Sunday, March 30, 2025

  • The half-marathon will begin at the Paris-Vincennes Hippodrome at 8:00 AM on Sunday, March 30, 2025

  • The 5 km race will commence in Saint-Denis at 10:30 AM on Sunday, March 30, 2025

You can pick up your race bib at the race village located at the Stade de France:

  • Friday, March 28, 2025 from 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM

  • Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

  • Sunday, March 30, 2025 starting at 8:00 AM

  • Participants in the half-marathon must be 18 years or older

  • Participants in the 10 km race must be 16 years or older

  • There is no minimum age for the 5 km race

  • The kids' race is open to those aged 6-15 years

There will be free cloakroom facilities available, where you can leave your belongings in a bag up to 20 L in size. However, there will be no changing rooms on-site. Toilets will be available at the start, at the finish, and along the course.

Throughout the course, you will find liquid refreshments (water without plastic bottles) and solid refreshments (in an eco-friendly and local spirit).

You cannot participate in the races if you have worn-out shoes, a backpack larger than 20 L, or trekking poles.

A medical certificate is no longer required, but you will need to present a PPS certificate that is less than 3 months old.

You can reach out to the organizers through their contact form.

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