Ahhhh Toulouse, the pink city 💕, a city of art, a city of history and a city of gastronomy—we could sing its praises for hours… But today we’re going to talk about its sporty side instead. No, not rugby or swimming, even though we hold Antoine Dupont as dear as Léon Marchand in our hearts, but our favorite sport: running 🏃.
In France, there are thousands of running races: costume races, seaside races, in the mountains, solo or as a team—you can go running every day of the year if you feel like it 💗. But Secret Run #1: Sunrise Session is more than just an original concept: it’s a one-of-a-kind experience 🫡. Here, you set off on a course whose route you’ll only get a few days beforehand. The location, the distance, the pre-race, the course and the after race : you’ll discover all of that in due time 🤪. When you register, you’ll only know the date, the distance range and a difficulty level to complete the challenge ⚔️. In your case, a range of 5 to 8 kilometers awaits you. Sure, it may seem short, but if you’re already cooked after 5 km, we can assure you the last 3 will be tricky to manage 😂. And as the name suggests, it’s the "trail" version that will take place at the start of 2027 👀.
Want one last argument? The event is limited to 500 participants 🌡️. So you’ll be joining a unique community, where you won’t feel overwhelmed by the crowd and information. In March, get ready to discover the first edition of a long series with an exceptional and friendly atmosphere typical of Secret Run Toulouse 🤫. To extend your dream weekend in the biggest city in Occitanie, don’t forget to take a stroll around Place du Capitole, the Basilica of Saint-Sernin or the Musée des Augustins—you’ll be pink with happiness 🥹.
And if you feel like your mindset isn’t there, treat yourself to a little listening session with Pascal Dupraz: a good motivational speech, Toulouse-style never hurts 🗣️.
A word from the organizer:
"Secret Run Toulouse is a new race concept, perfect for coming and having a blast with friends in a VIP atmosphere!"
For all routes, the only certainty before departure: a distance of between 5 and 8 km. The rest remains a mystery until the very end 🤐.
Information coming soon for the 2027 edition.
To pick up their bib number, the participant may be required to present their registration proof, an ID, and, where applicable, the documents required for their participation.
The final times and locations of the event will be communicated to participants some time before the start.
No, it is not mandatory; however, you will need to provide a PPS certificate issued less than one year before the date of the race.
Yes, you must have been born in 2009 or earlier to be able to take part in the race.
The registration fee for one of the Toulouse Secret Run races is set at €38.
There is an option to get the pack giving access to all 3 races for €115.
Yes, aid stations will be offered along the course and/or at the finish depending on the characteristics of the event.
The pre-race and finish are an integral part of the Toulouse Secret Run experience. The organizers may offer a finisher area including, in particular, refreshments, recovery, entertainment and little extras offered as part of the event.
Your registration includes:
A Toulouse Secret Run collector bib
An official event gift
A finisher medal
A pre-race experience and a finisher experience at the finish
The Secret Run atmosphere
Event safety and supervision
If you still have questions, you can contact the organizers by email: jmontagne@2jperformance.com
You can check the race rules here
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