Ekiden du Platal 2026

Looking for a race that feels more like a party with friends than a solo slog? The Ekiden du Platal is Palaiseau switching into relay mode: you run, you cheer, you pass the baton, and you head off with a smile 🏃‍♂️.

The concept is simple and super motivating: the total distance is 42.195 km, but it’s split into 6 relays 🏁. Result: everyone gets their moment, everyone has a role, and the team moves forward as one, without you feeling like you’re setting off to the other side of the world.

There’s also the Baby Ekiden: perfect if you’re not big runners, but still want to join the party. Here, the watchword is: push yourself, but above all, enjoy it.

After the race, stick around: you’ve got plenty to make it a real bonus outing. Go relax at the Palaiseau Town Hall Park to catch your breath, head over to the Château de Vilgénis, or get some fresh air in the Palaiseau national forest for a peaceful walk. And if you want to keep it going, Versailles isn’t far for a royal end to the day 🌳.

You come for a relay, you leave with a full day: friends, cheers, a nice town, and that unique feeling of having “been a team” from the first to the last meter, without overthinking it. So, are you taking your place in the chain? 🥇