Saucony 10 km of the Eiffel Tower 2026
- Next event : Sun, December 6, 2026Date confirmed
- Last event : Sun, December 7, 2025
The event in a few words
Want a good excuse to come admire Paris during the Christmas season? 🎄 It’s true you’ve heard so much about the lights and the charm of the capital that you can’t stand waiting any longer to make your dream come true... 🙄 Lucky you: it’s in early December that the city hosts the Saucony 10 km of the Eiffel Tower 🗼. Anyone who’s never heard of this event needs to correct that immediately: it’s THE end-of-year race in the City of Light 💡. Whether to stay in shape, to get ahead of the hearty holiday meals, to perform, or to discover iconic monuments, it’s a can’t-miss event for Parisian runners—and even for runners from all over the world 🌍. So it’s in Paris, in Île-de-France, that you’re expected to take on the most spectacular 10K of your life ✨.
The 10 km of the Eiffel Tower proudly bears the name of its official partner—and it’s none other than Saucony! Saucony 10 km of the Eiffel Tower has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? 🔥 Saucony is a shoe brand straight from the United States 🗽. The company was born along a stream in Pennsylvania, and it was that stream that inspired their famous logo 🚣♀️. Every year 💪, the brand keeps innovating to offer cutting-edge shoes! 🔬 With Saucony on their feet, athletes should at least be able to run at the speed of light 🏎️. Good thing the event course is considered one of the fastest in France ☄️.
Every year, several thousand runners gather on the starting line of this race. Among them, some have only one goal in mind: to smash THE record and take home the prize money 🤑. The course record is under 29 minutes, which, you’ll agree, doesn’t make it easy for anyone wanting to do better! 😂 In any case, as you can see, this flat course is ideal for putting up exceptional times ⏱️. You may not be in the lead pack, but you have every chance, too, to smash your PB and, as a bonus, be front row to watch top-level athletes 🙌.
And that’s not the only thing you’ll see! 😏 This competition is also known for the beauty of its route, located in one of the most beautiful areas of the capital. Your course is indeed dotted with monuments as iconic as they are magnificent! 👌 “Dotted” is even a bit of an understatement... 😅 They’re everywhere! You’ll start on avenue de Suffren, opposite UNESCO headquarters, just steps from the École Militaire. You’ll see the famous Place Joffre, where you’ll have a breathtaking view of the Champ de Mars 🪐 and the majestic Eiffel Tower. And what would a visit to Paris be without a stretch along the Seine riverbanks? 🌊 Nothing! That’s why you’ll run along the Quai Jacques Chirac, from where you’ll have a superb view of the Pont d'Iéna and the Trocadéro on the opposite side! Along the way, you’ll also have time to take in the Pont de l'Alma, the Quai Branly Museum and the bridge, the museum and the esplanade of Les Invalides 🤩. See? You’re going to see a lot in only 10 km! Note that the course offers several straightaways that will let you go all out 🚀. During your sprints, you’ll have plenty of time to admire the legendary Haussmann buildings that, among other things, make Paris 🇫🇷 so beautiful.
We know—you’re disappointed! You were hoping to spend more time in front of the Eiffel Tower! In that case, here’s our advice: come back after nightfall to see it lit up! Before that, during the day, we’re counting on you to go for a stroll in Montmattre, take a look at the Sacré-Cœur, wander through the Louvre Museum, stop by the Musée d'Orsay or stroll around the Latin Quarter 🛍️.
What if we ended the year with a bang? 😌
4 reasons to join this race
The distance you'll all agree on
10 kmTOP
- Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- 1 loopx10 km
A few more words
For this winter race, you’ll start from Avenue de Suffren, at the foot of the UNESCO headquarters 🏃♀️.
The chilly end-of-year temperatures will be with you as you set off along Avenue de Suffren. You’ll run alongside the huge, spectacular school building before turning onto Place Joffre. From there, you’ll have a breathtaking view of the Champ-de-Mars 🪐 and the majestic Eiffel Tower 🗼. You’ll run along the world-famous garden, with a quick out-and-back right into its heart. You’ll see—it’s hard to beat that view! 😍
The rest of your route will take you behind the Iron Lady, onto the Seine riverbanks 🌊. You’ll run along the Quai Jacques Chirac, where you’ll have an unbeatable view of the Pont d’Iéna and the Trocadéro, on the other side 😮. However, you won’t cross the bridge: you’ll turn around at its base and keep pounding the Seine’s edge. Along the way, you’ll have time to admire the Musée du Quai Branly and then the Pont de l’Alma... 🌁 Phew! Already so much in just a little over 3 km! 😮💨
Next, you’ll take Avenue Bosquet before heading toward the impressive Invalides museum. You’ll probably be left breathless in front of the building’s golden dome! 🤩 You’ll circle this exceptional monument via Boulevard de La Tour-Maubourg, the Quai d’Orsay, opposite the Pont des Invalides, then along the Esplanade des Invalides and via Avenue de Tourville. The long straight stretches of Avenue Bosquet and La Tour-Maubourg will let you push for a strong performance 🚀. During your sprint, you’ll have plenty of time to take in the legendary Haussmann buildings that, among other things, make Paris 🇫🇷 so beautiful.
In the final third, you’ll take Avenue de Breteuil and loop around its roundabout to cross the finish line on Avenue de Lowendal 🏁. It’s up to you to make this race go down in History by setting a great record! If you don’t manage it, it doesn’t matter: it will certainly leave a lasting impression!
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Bib pick-up takes place at the Gymnase de la Fédération, 16 bis rue de la Fédération, in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. Opening hours are as follows:
Friday, December 4, 2026, from 1 pm to 7 pm
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 10 am to 6:30 pm
No bibs will be handed out on Sunday, December 6, 2026, which is race day.
To collect your bib, you must show a photo ID (a copy is accepted). You must also show the QR code sent by Klikego on Wednesday, December 2, 2026.
Your registration must be validated online beforehand.
Someone else can collect your bib for you if your registration file is complete. They will need to show a copy of your ID and your QR code. The gym is accessible from the Bir-Hakeim metro station on line 6.
Yes, a home delivery option is available for €13. Your T-shirt is sent along with your bib. You can sign up for this option until Sunday, November 1, 2026. Your registration file must be complete by that date, with your license or PPS certificate uploaded to Klikego. In this case, your bib will be sent approximately 10 days before the race. If your file is incomplete, you will have to collect your bib at the gym and the option fee will not be refunded.
The 10 km race starts on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 9 am on avenue de Suffren, opposite the UNESCO headquarters, in the 7th arrondissement.
The finish line is on avenue de Lowendal, opposite the École Militaire. The organizers state that the start time is subject to change.
The race starts in waves, based on the color shown on your bib, which corresponds to the finish time you gave when registering. The times at which you must enter your starting wave will be announced at a later date.
The race is open to men and women from the Cadet category (age 16) upwards. Two documents are required for participants under 18:
a signed parental authorization, to be uploaded when registering
a health questionnaire for minors, to be completed with their parents; this questionnaire must not be uploaded with the registration
If any of the answers on the questionnaire is "yes", a medical certificate dated within the last 6 months is required.
The price of the bib increases depending on the number of registrants:
for the first 1,000 registrants: €33, or €31 for license holders
for the next 1,500: €38, or €36 for license holders
for the next 3,000: €41, or €38 for license holders
after that: €44, or €41 for license holders
Bank transaction fees are added to these prices. Payment is online only. Several options are available:
refund guarantee for €6
home delivery of your bib for €13
personalized medal for €12
results by SMS for €1
Charity bibs supporting the association France Cérébrolésion are also available, starting at €175.
No, a medical certificate is not required for adults. You must provide one of the following documents:
a FFA Athlé Compétition, Athlé Entreprise or Athlé Running license, or a Pass J'aime Courir, valid on race day
a FCD, FFSA, FFH, FSPN, ASPTT, FSCF, FSGT or UFOLEP license, valid and stating that there is no contraindication to practicing sport or competitive running
for non-license holders, the Pass Prévention Santé (PPS), available on the website https://pps.athle.fr
Foreign licenses are not accepted: foreign runners must provide the PPS. These documents must be uploaded to your Klikego account no later than Saturday, November 28, 2026.
Yes. There is a cut-off time of 45 minutes at the halfway point. The maximum time to complete the race is 1 hour 30 minutes. After that, the roads are reopened to traffic. The race director may then remove you from the race and your time will not be recorded.
A full refreshment area with food and drinks awaits you in the finish area. There is no aid station on the course and no water distribution at the halfway point, as disposable containers are banned. You can bring your own drink or food, as long as you carry it from the start. No personal support or refreshments are allowed along the route.
A free bag drop is set up on avenue de Ségur, between avenue de Saxe and avenue de Suffren. It is open on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 7 am to 11:30 am. The organizers advise against bringing a bag that is too large. Toilets are set up next to the bag drop and along the entrance to the starting waves. There are no showers at the finish.
Yes, pacers will be present for the following target times:
40 minutes
45 minutes
50 minutes
55 minutes
1 hour
You will spot them in your starting area thanks to the large flag they carry on their back.
The official access information for 2026 has not yet been published. The start is close to several metro stations:
Ségur, on line 10
Cambronne, on line 6
École Militaire, on line 8
La Motte-Picquet-Grenelle (lines 6, 8 and 10)
No parking is provided for runners. You can park in the surrounding neighborhood, outside the course.
Your registration includes:
the official Saucony T-shirt, handed out at bib pick-up, with your size printed on your bib
the official finisher medal, given to all finishers
the digital medal
chip timing, with rankings based on your net time
refreshments at the finish
free bag drop
support from pacers
a warm-up with music, about 20 minutes before the start
You can contact the organizers via the contact form on the official website.
You can check the race rules here
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