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Lions of Hope Run 2026

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The event in a few words

Ready to bare your claws for a good cause? 🦁 

The Lions of Hope Run is waiting for you in the sumptuous setting of the Parc de Sceaux in mid-November. Normally, a mild autumn temperature awaits you 🍁 (let’s hope it won’t rain... buckets 💦). This edition is organized by the Lions Clubs of the southern zone of the Hauts-de-Seine and promises much more than a simple sporting challenge 🔥. Above all, this race is charitable and full of hope ❤️. 

No matter your level in running, you’ll find your place 😎. You can choose between two distances on a single loop: a 5 km or a 10 km, perfect for pushing yourself or simply enjoying it 😇. A 5 km walk is also offered, without timing, so you can take in the scenery at your leisure with your crew, your kids, or your favorite playlist 🎶. The youngest will also have their moment of glory with a 900-meter race, to do like the grown-ups—lion cub edition 👶. But what makes this race unique isn’t just its idyllic setting or its caring atmosphere; above all, it’s its solidarity dimension 🫶. Part of the proceeds are donated to social and cultural support for people—young or adult—living in precarious situations or with disabilities ⭐️. Many associations committed to sport and disability will therefore benefit from your effort and generosity 🧑‍🦽. The second part of the proceeds will be donated directly to Arthur Bellitto, a 17-year-old athlete preparing for the Los Angeles Paralympic Games and training in Antony. A donation box will also be available on site if you’d like to give and add your little stone to this edifice of hope 💰.

And after the race? No way you’re leaving without enjoying everything the area has to offer! ❌ Stroll through the Parc de Sceaux and admire its French formal gardens designed by Le Nôtre 😲. Extend the magic by visiting the Departmental Estate Museum, or go a bit further to the Palace of Versailles to pretend you’re Louis XIV for the duration of a selfie 🤳.

Running and doing a good deed—that’s the perfect combo, isn’t it? Don’t hesitate any longer! 😊

4 reasons to join this race

Accessible distances 🏃
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a motivated walker, there’s a distance for you: 5 km, 10 km, an untimed walk, or a kids’ race… everyone goes at their own pace and everyone comes together in good spirits 😇.
A charity race ❤️
By taking part, you support concrete projects promoting sport and disability inclusion. Among these projects is that of Arthur Bellitto, preparing for the Los Angeles Paralympic Games 🔥. Through a personal challenge, you’ll be contributing to a great cause—and that’s priceless 😍.
For Parc de Sceaux 🌳
Parc de Sceaux is a green jewel at the gates of Paris, designed by Le Nôtre, the pioneer of French formal gardens 🌱. With its grand avenues, fountains, and manicured trees, you’re going to be blown away 🤩.
A chance to enjoy a sporty and cultural weekend 🏰
Before or after your race, you can stroll through the park, visit the estate’s château, head over to Versailles or Meudon, or even treat yourself to a nice afternoon snack on a terrace 😋.

A distance for every taste

Road Running 10 km

Road RunningThe most popular
  • Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 10:15 AM
  • 300+ runners in the last edition
  • 1 loopx10 km

A few more words

For this 10 km, you will start from the southern end of the Grand Canal 💦. You will run along the Grand Canal passing by the Cascades. When you reach the North Grove 🌲, you will take the fitness trail 💪, so watch out for obstacles! You will then head towards the Musée du Domaine de Sceaux, go through the woods, and you can proudly raise your arms as you cross the finish line 2 km further on! 🏁

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

You can pick up your bib:

  • On Thursday 12 November 2026 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Running Conseil store - 89 avenue du général Leclerc BOURG LA REINE

  • On Friday 13 November 2026 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Running Conseil store - 89 avenue du général Leclerc BOURG LA REINE

  • On Saturday 14 November 2026 from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm at Espace Dolto - 116 avenue du général Leclerc BOURG LA REINE

  • On Sunday 15 November 2026 at the village at the start location, from 8:30 am until 30 minutes before the start for the walk and the children’s races

The race start will be given at the Perspective de Hanovre - Grenouillère near the Grand Canal, close to the Guignol puppet theater and the boating dock. The event starts are set at :

  • 9:20 am for the 5 km race

  • 9:25 am for the untimed 5 km walk

  • 10:15 am for the 10 km race

  • 10:25 am for the 900 m kids’ race

No, it is not mandatory; however, you will need to present a PPS certificate dated within one year of the race date.

5 km:

  • Until 18 October 2026: €17

  • From 19 October 2026: €22

10 km race:

  • Until 18 October 2026: €20

  • From 19 October 2026: €25

5 km hike:

  • Until 18 October 2026: €10

  • From 19 October 2026: €15

Kids’ races:

  • €3 on site, Sunday morning

Yes, refreshments are provided at the finish line.