See you in the French capital, Paris, of course! 🇨🇵 The city opens its doors for its committed and festive race: the Sine Qua Non Run! 🌸 This race was created to fight sexual and sexist violence against women and to promote equality within society. Women and men are therefore welcome to support this cause together 👫. Moreover, 100% of the profits will go toward funding the RUN, PLAY, FIGHT, RIDE, MOVE FOR EQUALITY program 🫶. The goal of this program is to organize free sports sessions in public spaces across more than 30 French cities 📍. Each month, more than 600 women take part in this program 🌐. If you'd like a few details: at the end of March, at the start of spring, the weather in Paris is often mild, but it's always a good idea to bring a light jacket in case the weather gets moody ☔. On the agenda: 2 events: a 10 km, the event's flagship distance, and a 5.5 km to run in competitive mode or at your own pace, but with kindness! 🏆
Behind the initiative for this race is the association Sine Qua Non. It was born from the meeting of three generations of women who are determined to act to help fight sexist and sexual violence 💥. This movement aims to defend women's right to do sport wherever they want, whenever they want and in whatever outfit they want 👏. Behind this race lies the desire to create a more respectful and more egalitarian society 🟰, in which mixed participation is a strength 💥 for everyone 🤝. To do so, they chose sport, which has the power to change lives!
Let's get back to the course... 🗺️ Place de la République, does that ring a bell? 🤔 The start of your race will be there, in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. Your race will begin at nightfall 🌛, and this time was not chosen by chance! It corresponds to the time of day when women may feel most threatened. The goal is therefore for them to no longer be afraid of running at night. Once you cross the finish line, you'll be able to be incredibly proud of yourself! The crowd will applaud you, shouting "BRAVOOOO, YOU DID IT!!!" 👏. Sorry, we're getting a bit carried away! 😅 But this cause is so close to our hearts that we can't wait for you to take part (and we'd like to as well, it's true 👉👈)!
The goal of this race is also to highlight the usefulness of sport in women's lives 🏃. A source of resilience and pride through the performances achieved 💪, sport also helps give women confidence and believe in their abilities. Thanks to sport 🏋, they can more easily take the place they deserve in society. The Sine Qua Non Run is therefore a unique opportunity to support all these wonderful causes 🥰. Enough to come and challenge yourself there, right? 🙌
But you're still in Paris, so take the opportunity to visit all the wonders the city has to offer! 🤩 First of all, the first TO DO on your list is the Eiffel Tower. Well yes, it's only a few kilometers from La Villette. On your way, you can even stop at place de la Concorde or make a detour to the Louvre 🖼️. If you want to relax a bit, we recommend a little stroll in the Bois de Boulogne 😉. Apparently this park has many attractions and is considered the green lung of the capital 🌳. To finish your visit of the capital in style, you can enjoy a croque-monsieur 🥪 seated at a Parisian bistro 🥖, followed by a delicious mille-feuille. Trust us, it's amazing! 🤤
We'll tell you straight: we're coming, but on the Sine Qua Non condition that you come too! 😜
Message from the organizer:
"Changing routes, giving up going out, watching what you wear: women should never have to limit their freedom in order to do sport. It is violence that must recede. On March 27, we will gather at place de la République, at nightfall, to say it loud and clear and to occupy the streets of Paris together. Women and men, we all have a role to play. The Sine Qua Non Run is both a celebration and a mobilization: come run with us so that this freedom becomes a reality, every day, everywhere!"
For this 10 km, you will run along the quays, just like the 5 km participants! 😉 However, if you're good at counting, you'll need to add 5 km to the counter 🧮. Your route will be the same as the 5 km, but you won't turn back at the first Bassin de la Villette! You will keep going and run along the second Bassin de la Villette. You will take the Quai de Gironde, along the Canal Saint-Denis, then run around the Parc de la Villette 🌿. After this nature escape, you will reach the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq, which you will cross near the Centre national de danse contemporaine. Once on the opposite bank, you can easily follow the motto of Dory in Finding Nemo: "Just keep swimming"! 🐠 You will then be able to cross the finish line located at Place de la République 🥰.
We hope you're ready for these 6 km, because it's going to go by fast! 🚀 You're about to do a round trip along the Canal Saint-Martin. You'll first follow the Quai de Valmy, where you can admire the Villemin Mahsa Jîna Amini garden 🌼 and the Maria Casarès bridge 🌉. You'll soon reach the Jaurès metro station and the Rotonde de la Villette, then head back down along the Quai de la Seine. At the end of the Bassin de la Villette, it will be time for you to turn around and cross over to the other bank ⬅️. In the same way, you'll take the Quai de la Loire and then the Quai de Jemmapes. You'll cross no fewer than 5 bridges along the way, but you'll take the one next to the Palais des Glaces to head toward the finish line, the Place de la République! Beautiful, isn't it? 😎
Bib pick-up will take place at Intersport Paris République, 10 place de la République, 75011 Paris, during Race Week. Pick-up is still possible on Saturday, March 27, 2027 at the event village, up to 30 minutes before your race start time.
2027 dates and times to be announced
Both races start from the quai de Valmy, in Paris, on Saturday, March 27, 2027.
5 km start: 6 pm
10 km start: 7 pm
A water station is planned at the halfway point of the 10 km. After the finish line, a water and sweet food refreshment point is offered to participants in both races.
The registration fee for the 5 km is €26 for the first 500 bibs, then €28.
The registration fee for the 10 km is €30 for the first 1,000 bibs, then €35.
No, to take part you just need to provide a PPS certificate dated no more than three months before the race.
To take part in the race (whatever the distance), you must be at least 16 years old. However, registration will only be validated with a signed parental authorization.
2027 information to come!
Headlamp recommended
All sharp objects, weapons, bulky or dangerous items are prohibited
Your registration includes:
The bib with timing chip
The aid stations
An official t-shirt is provided to registered participants, subject to size and stock availability. No t-shirt or size exchanges are possible at bib pick-up.
If you still have questions, you can contact the organizers by email: contact@sinequanonrun.com
You can check the race rules here
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