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? 😌
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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 Fédération gymnasium, at 16 bis rue de la Fédération, in the 15th arrondissement. The hours are as follows:
Friday, December 4, 2026 from 1pm to 7pm
Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 10am to 6:30pm
No bibs will be handed out on Sunday, December 6, 2026, race day. To pick up your bib, you must present an ID; a copy is accepted. You must also present the QR code sent by Klikego on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. Your file must be validated online beforehand. Someone else can pick up your bib for you if your file is complete. They will need to present a copy of your ID and your QR code. The gymnasium is accessible from the Bir-Hakeim metro station, on line 6.
Yes, a home-delivery option for the bib is offered for €13. Your T-shirt is sent with the bib. You can subscribe to this option until Sunday, November 1, 2026. Your file must be complete by that date, with your license or your PPS certificate uploaded to Klikego. In that case, the bib is sent about 10 days before the race. If your file is incomplete, you will have to pick up your bib at the gymnasium and the option will not be refunded.
The 10 km start will be given on Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 9am, avenue de Suffren, opposite UNESCO headquarters, in the 7th arrondissement.
The finish is judged on avenue de Lowendal, opposite the École Militaire. The organizers specify that the time may be changed.
The start is in corrals, according to the color indicated on your bib, which corresponds to the time you declared when registering. The call times for the corrals will be communicated later.
The race is open to men and women from the Cadet category onward. For underage participants, two documents are required:
a signed parental authorization, to be attached to the registration
a questionnaire relating to the minor's health status, to be completed with their parents; this questionnaire must not be attached to the registration
If any answer on the questionnaire is positive, a medical certificate less than 6 months old is required.
The bib price changes 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
beyond that: €44, or €41 for license holders
Bank transaction fees are added to these prices. Payment is online only. Several options are offered:
the refund guarantee for €6
home delivery of the bib for €13
the personalized medal for €12
results by SMS for €1
Charity bibs benefiting the France Cérébrolésion association are also offered, starting at €175.
No, a medical certificate is not required for adults. You must provide one of the following documents:
an FFA Athlé Compétition, Athlé Entreprise or Athlé Running license, or a Pass J'aime Courir, valid on race day
an FCD, FFSA, FFH, FSPN, ASPTT, FSCF, FSGT or UFOLEP license, valid and stating no contraindication to practicing sport or competitive running
for non-license holders, the Pass Prévention Santé (PPS), to be obtained 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 space no later than Saturday, November 28, 2026.
Yes. A time cutoff is set at 45 minutes, at halfway. The maximum time to finish the race is 1h30. Beyond that, the roads are reopened to traffic. The race director may then remove you from the race and your time will not be taken into account.
A full refreshment station, with both food and drinks, awaits you in the finish area. There is no aid station on the course, nor water distribution at halfway, because disposable containers are prohibited. You can bring your own drink or your own fuel, provided you carry it from the start. No personal refreshment is accepted along the way.
A free bag check is set up on avenue de Ségur, between avenue de Saxe and avenue de Suffren. It is open on Sunday, December 6, 2026 from 7am to 11:30am. The organizers advise against bringing an overly bulky bag. Toilets are installed next to the bag check and along the entrance to the start corrals. There are no showers at the finish.
Yes, pacers will be present for the following targets:
40 minutes
45 minutes
50 minutes
55 minutes
1h
You will spot them in your start area thanks to the large flag they wear on their back
The official access information for 2026 has not been published yet. The start is located near several metro stations:
Ségur, on line 10
Cambronne, on line 6
École Militaire, on line 8
No parking is planned for runners. You can park in the neighborhood, outside the course.
Your registration includes:
the official Saucony T-shirt, handed out at bib pick-up, with your size printed on the bib
the official medal, given to all finishers
the digital medal
chip timing, with rankings based on net time
refreshments at the finish
free bag check
support from pacers
a musical warm-up, 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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