Pi Marathon 2026

Probably the only time in your life when your old geometric formulas will be useful 😈.

Set sail for Paris, in the Île-de-France region, for a race that will reconcile you with numbers 🤝. Here, forget about complex and endless equations: the calculation is simple, it's 3 runners for 14 km each (3x14, 3.14, Pi, see the connection? 🔗). Only one event on the program, and not the least: a mythical distance of 42.195 km to be completed in relay. You will be able to compare yourself with the best: Eliud Kipchoge, Kelvin Kiptum, and Ruth Chepngetich better watch out 🫡. It all happens on a September morning, to start the school year right (and get you on the right track in math 🤓), in the green setting of the Bois de Boulogne 🌳. A fast and nature circuit awaits you. And for those who fear starting their first marathon or half-marathon solo, this is the perfect event. The Pi Marathon is the first step of a longer path 🌅, under a new and original format 🆕. First 1/3, then half, and the full marathon in less than a year 🎯.

The route is anything but problematic: it's a very smooth 7 km loop that you'll have to complete twice before passing the baton 🔂. We are far from the atmosphere of a back-of-the-class math lesson 👨‍🏫. Here, the warmth of the public and other competitors will push you to outdo yourself throughout the course 📢. You'll see, the turns are gentle and take place under the shade of the park's tall trees 🌲. Find your bearings on the first loop then let loose on the second before passing the baton to your buddy. For the record, the origin of the marathon isn't a sports achievement, but a message, vital information. But today, the messenger is you and your winner team. You are 3 times more numerous to achieve this feat, and everything is shared: the highs ⬆️, the lows ⬇️, the sufferings, the effort, and the feeling of success 🏆. If back then Pheidippides had had the chance to run on these trails instead of under the sun between Marathon and Athens, he probably would have had a bit more breath to deliver his message! 🫁 So enjoy the fresh air blowing on your face, and start September with your head held high 😎.

After crossing the finish line with your two teammates, go to the worms to the greenery! 💚 You can test your arms by paddling peacefully on the Lower Lake 🐟, to work all the muscles of your body 💪. If you want some company, the peacocks at the Bagatelle Park, located a hundred meters away, will also be happy to meet you 🦚. With a bit of luck, you might even see them perform their splendid courtship display 🤩. If you come from a neighboring country, we remind you of some specialties to try over the weekend: croissants 🥐, croque-monsieurs, macarons 🧁, or the very famous ham sandwich with its traditional baguette will give you a good idea of the local French cuisine 😋. And at 3, you can taste 3 times more dishes, so go ahead without holding back ❌. That's the spirit of the relay: shared effort, comfort multiplied by three ✅. Also, don't forget that you are in the capital of France, where you'll find an infinity of cultural and historical sites: the Louvre, Versailles, or the Eiffel Tower to name just a few of the major international landmarks 🌎.

Get ready, Pi, go! Don't wait any longer and join this sports experience that will show you a more natural side of the City of Light 💡.