19th Solidarity Run 2026

Existential question: why stay in bed when the 19th Solidarity Run can give you the most stylish wake-up call in Paris? 🏙️

The Buttes-Chaumont are just waiting for you for a lively morning! 🎢 On the program: hills, centuries-old trees, and a good morning sweat in the fresh Parisian air! 💨 (which you’ll surely appreciate more than armpit smells in the metro) 🚊. Head to the 19th arrondissement of Paris🗼 for an event that smells like solidarity 🤲. In mid-October, while others are still lounging around in pyjamas, you’ll probably be scrambling along the park’s paths 🛝. No more excuses to stay glued to your sofa 🛋️—the 19th Solidarity Run will get you out of your comfort zone. 

This civic race offers two distances: a 10 km run the way we like it 🏃 and a Nordic walk of 5 km! Entry will be on the City Hall of the 19th side, and the routes will be fully marked on the ground. So no need to pull a Tom Thumb—save your breadcrumbs to make stuffed tomatoes 🍅 for your post-race feast 🍲. The routes will run from A to Z within the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont 🌲, so if you end up in Pantin, something went wrong. You’ll discover (or rediscover) the park from a sporty angle: winding paths, waterfalls, the Temple of the Sibyl perched on its rock 🪨, and its suspension bridges 🌁. Get ready for a few nice climbs, because the park isn’t as flat as a crêpe 🥞—and that’s exactly what makes this event challenging! 💪 What’s more, good news: the course will be open to men, women, and young people from 16 years old with parental authorization as long as they are minors 🧑‍🧑‍🧒.

This race has a special meaning because it is organized by CIITS (Interprofessional and Inter-associative Coordination of Social Work) 🤝. By taking part, you contribute directly to funding local social initiatives: support for families, help for young people in difficulty, activities for seniors, tutoring... In short, your registration won’t just go toward paying for the cups! 🥤Every kilometer you cover helps maintain these essential local services for residents of the 19th. Sport with a purpose, in other words! ❤️

Take advantage of the weekend to explore this surprise-packed 19th arrondissement! Head to the Bassin de la Villette for a stroll along the water 🚤, or the Parc de la Villette with its cultural and playful facilities like the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie. You can also discover the streets of Belleville with their colorful street-art murals 🎨, stroll along the nearby banks of the Canal Saint-Martin 🛶, or learn something new at the Music Museum! And for the tasty reward, head to the local bistros: a good Parisian entrecôte and fries 🥩 (you’ve earned it!), a traditional croque-monsieur with its creamy béchamel 🧀, or a pastry from a neighborhood artisan bakery 🥐. All washed down with a Paris-style strong espresso ☕!

The only question is: which route are you taking? ⏱️