The 10 km Champs-Élysées race. Located in the heart of Paris, the races offered will take you through the most beautiful parts of the City of Light. With a 10 km run, the Champs-Élysées competition will warm both your body and heart 😏. Indeed! The 8th arrondissement of Paris is the star of the event. Arc de Triomphe, Parc Monceau, Avenue des Champs-Élysées... All these wonders of French heritage will be part of the challenges awaiting you. So, quickly slip into your beret your bib, and run to find your croissant the starting line 🏃♂️.
What better way to start the upcoming week than by participating in a race on a Sunday? To let off steam, admire the breathtaking views, without any rush... This is what you can look forward to during this competition that promises to be a feast for the eyes, and for the belly (they're proud of their cuisine here 🍴🍾)! You will pass along some of the most famous streets in the world, from Faubourg Saint-Honoré to Rue Balzac, via Boulevard Haussmann 🤯. The highlight, of course, is crossing the most beautiful avenue in the world: Avenue des Champs-Élysées (we think you got that from the name of the competition, but clarity is key 😂). We'd love to extend the race to the Louvre or the Eiffel Tower, but sadly, that's not possible, sorry!
However, you can still visit them in the afternoon and enjoy free admission to museums. Alternatively, you could take a stroll through Parc Monceau, which you would have already passed through. No doubt that will whet your appetite (that or the race 🤷♀️) and the kids' too! Play areas, statues, and lush nature make it the most elegant park in the city... Yes, indeed, at Finishers, we love combining sweat and pleasure, so pressure-free races are our thing! So, if you too want to end your week with a 10 km to beat your record or take it "easy" by jogging in an exceptional setting, now's your chance 😌.
Starting from Avenue Hoche in the morning, you'll embark on two loops through the heart of the capital 🔂. As you dash along Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, you'll catch a glimpse of the Élysée Palace, the official residence of the French Presidents! 🇫🇷 But don't linger too long unless you want to have a run-in with the Republican Guard (you might give them a bit of a chase 😂). Heading towards Place Charles de Gaulle (Place de l'Étoile), you'll have a breathtaking view of the Arc de Triomphe before crossing the most beautiful avenue in the world. You can run while pondering what to buy once the race is over 🛍. Approaching the Champs-Élysées Gardens, you'll turn back before taking Boulevard Haussmann and admiring its beautiful architecture. Continue pushing yourself to reach Parc Monceau, cross it, and dash towards your starting point. And then you're off for a second round before you can indulge in Paris's famed macarons 😋.
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