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UNICEF 10 km 2026

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The event in a few words

You can smell the good deeds around here 👃.

Yes indeed, it’s time to register for the UNICEF 10 km 🔥. This charitable race is organizing its second edition next May. And do you know what's missing? 🤠 You! It’s right next to our beloved capital ❤️, in the Bois de Boulogne 🌳. And what's better to attract people? A lovely 10 km course! Yes, the perfect distance for both professionals and amateurs ⚡. You can also participate in the connected race 📲.

UNICEF is an organization tasked with defending the rights of children globally 🌎. They're like superheroes! And this year, they have noticed that running is quite popular and that runners love new challenges, so they are organizing a great race 💪. The main goal is to raise funds to help fight child malnutrition 🍴. Today, 1 in 4 children under the age of 5 is affected by malnutrition. Yet, proper nutrition is crucial for children's health and development. Their long-term goal is to eliminate hunger, ensure food security, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture 🗺️.

So imagine yourself treading the ground, surrounded by nature, while doing a good deed to help children in need! 💝 It's the perfect opportunity to combine sport and solidarity! ⚡ After the race, why not extend your day enjoyably? Boulogne-Billancourt is ideally located near several must-see attractions: Visit the famous Versailles Palace and marvel at its splendid gardens ✨. But especially, explore Paris and its countless monuments like the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre, just a half-hour drive away, but also just minutes by RER! 🚊 In Paname, the range of activities is endless! 🎫 You can, for instance, enjoy a family stroll in the heart of Saint-Cloud park, a true haven of peace 🌸. Hop Hop Hop, a little culture! For a fascinating outing, check out the Fondation Louis Vuitton with its contemporary art exhibitions 🎨. Finally, why not spend an unforgettable day at Disneyland Paris, in the Paris suburbs 🏰.

So, ready to take on the challenge and experience an exceptional day? Sign up now for the UNICEF 10 km, a beautiful gesture of solidarity for a memorable race! 👫

4 reasons to join this race

Support a charitable cause 📥
It's your chance to turn your passion into a weapon to help others! 🔥 Your bib will not only serve as an entry ticket for the race; it will also support UNICEF in helping children worldwide.
A course accessible to many 🎽
10 km is the perfect middle ground to make everyone happy 🏃‍♂️. Professionals can race through the woods at full speed to clock a time, and amateurs can either try their first race or a daily training session to improve their performance ⏱️.
Just next to the capital 🚇
Isn’t this race well-located? Just minutes from Paris by RER or car, you will be able to discover all the wonders the capital has to offer 😎. Need a reminder that the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and the Sacré-Coeur Basilica in Montmartre are the highlights of this city! 😇
Children's races 🌈
Yes indeed, it’s not only the adults in the spotlight! The little ones are also taking center stage 👩‍👧‍👦. Two races of 1 and 3 km are organized especially for them! So no more excuses for a family outing; the kids will also come to the UNICEF 10 km! 💪

A distance for every taste

10 km UNICEF

Road RunningThe most popular
  • Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 9:30 AM
  • Elevation gain : 42mD+
  • 1 loopx10 km

A few more words

This is a 10 km race at full speed waiting for you in the famous Bois de Boulogne in Paris! 🏅 The course only has 43 mD+, it's a great opportunity to beat your PR for a good cause 👏.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

You can collect your bib on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 11:30 am to 7 pm and on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10 am to 6 pm at Bois de Boulogne (next to Cirque Gruss).

Be aware that no bibs will be distributed on race day.

  • The children's races will start at 2:30 pm on Saturday, May 9, 2026

  • The adult 10 km race will start on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 9:30 am

Start/finish location: Chemin de Ceinture du Lac Inférieur

To collect your bib, you will need:

  • An identity document

  • A valid FFA Competition license on the day of the race. Licenses from other sports disciplines are not accepted.

  • Or a less than three-month-old PPS certificate on race day

You must be at least 16 years old to participate in the 10 km.

For the 10 km:

  • For the first 1,000 bibs: 29€

  • For the next 1,000: 33€

  • For the next 3,000: 35€

  • For the remaining 1,000 bibs: 39€

For the connected 10 km: 20€

For the children's races: free

The top three overall finishers will be rewarded:

  • men

  • women

Yes, the 10 km race must be completed in less than 2 hours.

Pacemakers will be there to help you reach your goals on the 10 km course.

A free locker service will be available at the village where you can leave your belongings. They must be packed in a closed bag with a maximum capacity of 20L.

Drink and solid refreshments will be available on the course as well as at the finish.

  • Drink refreshments: In a responsible spirit, the UNICEF 10 KM connects to the city's water network to offer participants water refreshment

  • Solid refreshments: Still in this anti-waste spirit, the UNICEF 10 KM refreshment points will mainly consist of products offered by local suppliers (mainly fruits)

You can check the race rules here

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