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Run Set & Match 2026

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The event in a few words

"Game, set, and match", you're the Grand Slam winner! 🏆 Admit it, you've always dreamed of walking on the clay of the Roland-Garros stadium, like Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer? 🎾 Well, your dream will become reality in October! 🤩 You have an appointment at the legendary stadium in the world of tennis, at the start of the Run Set & Match. Thanks to this race in this new location, you will be able to rediscover this stadium in the west of Paris, a stone's throw from Porte d'Auteuil! 📍 This first edition promises to be grandiose and festive, so lay down your racket, here’s a preview of your crazy race! 🎉

The Run Set & Match is an event that gets to the point: you won’t have to worry about choosing a distance; only a 10 km is offered! 🤓 It's a race accessible to all levels 🥰, from casual Sunday runners to die-hard start-line lovers 🚩. But here, it's not just any 10 km! An exceptional course awaits you with a finish line 🏁 in front of the legendary Court Philippe-Chatrier! 🤯 Yes, yes, you read that right, we weren’t kidding, you’re actually going to run in the Roland-Garros stadium, which has seen so many international champions 🌍. The course will take you to the Lac supérieur 💧, through the Bois de Boulogne 🌳 and throughout the Auteuil racecourse 🐎. And that’s not all! ☝️ You can even come with your children 🧒, as 3 events are reserved for them! It’s the perfect opportunity to introduce them to running 👟 in the most beautiful way, within the Roland-Garros stadium 😍. Several distances are offered depending on age categories: 430 m, 1.1 km and 1.75 km are on the schedule 🗓️.

And if you're a spectator on race day 😎, you'll also be invited to experience an exclusive experience inside the stadium 🏟️. There will be a festive area with sports activities such as Urban Tennis on Court Suzanne-Lenglen 🏙️, Mini Tennis 👧, Wheelchair Tennis 🧑‍🦽and even a Vertical run in the Philippe-Chatrier court stairs 📈. You will also have the opportunity to visit the backstage of the stadium as a pro, to slip into the shoes of Coco Gauff or Carlos Alcaraz 💪. Outdoor games and food stands will be specially set up for the occasion! 😁 You get it, you’ll need to plan for some after-race time to celebrate your victory properly and extend the pleasure 🎉.

So, ready to trade the racket 🏸 for sneakers 👟 and stride the legendary Roland-Garros stadium? 🔥

4 reasons to join this race

The Roland-Garros stadium 🎾
This race is unique in France as it takes you right to the legendary Roland-Garros stadium! The greatest tennis champions have played on this clay court, and now it's your turn to make history! 🏆
A unique atmosphere 🥳
The Run Set & Match is much more than a race. It's both a sports adventure in a new location that will let you rediscover the Roland-Garros Stadium from a new perspective, and a festive event that continues after the race! 🎊
A friendly event 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
3 children’s races are offered in the early afternoon and many activities are organized throughout the day! Whether you're an accompanying person, runner, or spectator at the stadium, you'll experience an exclusive event inside the Roland-Garros Stadium: a festive space with sports activities, outdoor games, and food stands; there’s something for everyone! 🤩
An essential distance 😜
A 10 km race never scared anyone! That's good because it's the only distance offered for adults. Whether you're in competitive mode or a casual Sunday runner, all you have to do is lace up your best shoes and let the courts of Roland-Garros stadium carry you along! 🥎

A distance for every taste

10km Race

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  • Early October 2026
  • 1 loopx10 km

A few more words

With an immersive start at the heart of the stadium 🏟️, the Suzanne-Lenglen court as a backdrop, you'll feel the adrenaline rise ⚡️. You'll quickly reach the Upper Lake and race along the avenue de Saint-Cloud 🌳. At km 5, you'll dash down the allée de la Reine Marguerite 👑, then, at km 6.5, you'll run close to a post of the prestigious Republican Guard. The race continues on the majestic avenue de l’Hippodrome 🐎, bordered by the impressive Auteuil Racecourse. At km 9, you'll pass through the Porte d’Auteuil, for a grand finish in the Jardin des Serres d’Auteuil 🌺, before experiencing the much-anticipated finale at the heart of the legendary Roland-Garros stadium 🎾.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

You can pick up your race number at the Roland-Garros store, 2 avenue Gordon Bennett, 75016 Paris:

  • Friday, October 3: 10 am-8 pm

  • Saturday, October 4: 9 am-7 pm

No pickup on Sunday!

  • 10 km Start: 10/05/25 at 10 am, Roland-Garros stadium

  • Kids Race Start (430 m, 1.1 km, 1.75 km): 10/05/25 at 2 pm

Starting location and course to be announced. Times and locations are subject to change

  • Site opens at 8 am

  • 10 km: start at 10 am

  • Activities all day

  • Food court from 11:30 am

  • Kids races from 2 pm

  • Site closes at 6 pm

  • 10 km: 12/31/09 (in the year of turning 16 in 2025, born in 2009 or before)

  • The kids races include a 430 m race for 6-8-year-olds, a 1.1 km race for 9-11-year-olds, and for older kids, a 1.75 km race for 12-15-year-olds.

For the 10 km:

  • Early: €35

  • Regular: €40

  • Late: €45

For kids races:

  • €9

You will have 1h45 to complete the 10 km.

There will be a refreshment station at 5 km (solids and liquids) and one at the finish (solids and liquids).

Runners must provide:

  • either a license (Athlé Compétition, Athlé Entreprise, Athlé Running) issued by the FFA, valid on the event date

  • or have completed the health prevention course (PPS) less than 3 months before the race, set up by the FFA via its dedicated platform: https://pps.athle.fr/

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