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Want to take on a new challenge in the heart of the magnificent French capital? 👒 The 10 km of the Stars is indeed a road race in the center of Paris, which will allow you to gather with other runners, exchange ideas and surpass yourself. So, together, head to the capital to reach for the stars, if not the moon 🌙.
This event will kick off from the Place du Palais Royal 🏁. Your mission, to cover the 10 km of racing along the Parisian quays and the Seine quays. Accompanied by the springtime mildness of March, you'll encounter optimal racing conditions! It's a chance to slip on your seven-league boots for the start of this magical event and shine the French tourism sector😍. In addition to the t-shirt, bag, and medal, a grandiose breakfast is offered with coffee to energize you before and after your effort, not bad, eh? ☕️ Highly sought after, the event quickly sells out, you can find the registration limit in our FAQ! 🎽
The magical route prepared by the organizers will be like a ping-pong game, switching from the right bank to the left bank! 🏓 And to achieve that, you'll have to cross many bridges. You'll run like a shooting star among the countless historical monuments of the capital that will follow one another, with the particularity of having the Eiffel Tower in sight for a large portion of the route, and that's hard to refuse 🤷♂️. The Eiffel Tower will mark the 6 km point of your race, and you will have to follow the same quays used on the way back for the finish ❤️. As mentioned earlier, you will rediscover many iconic sites of the capital, and because we’re very nice, here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll have the chance to admire 😎: A start from Place du Palais Royal, then the Louvre, the Tuileries Garden, the Trocadéro Esplanade, Place de la Concorde, etc... So whether you're a record-seeker, with family, or friends, come and try your hand at the Parisian cobblestones 🤩.
For this edition of the 10 km of the Stars, the organizers have hit hard by selecting a cause in line with the values of this race: solidarity, cohesion, and good cheer. The Laurette Fugain Association, which fights against leukemia, will receive part of the registration fees 👏. But it’s not the only association highlighted! The Antoine Alléno Association will also be supported. This association, which aims to prevent acts of violence against children, assists victims under the age of 25 and their families 💪. And finally, this year, the 10 km of the Stars will also welcome the Barth Syndrome Association to the expo village.
After your race, we suggest exploring the Louvre Museum, since you’ll already be on-site, it would be a shame not to have a look. So go challenge Mona Lisa with your gaze and admire the Venus de Milo or the extensive Egyptian collection 🖼. Next, get lost in the streets of the Marais, a very popular district of the capital for its gastronomy and numerous shops 🛍️. As you’ve surely understood, we advocate for French gastronomic and hotel excellence 🤌. So, if you have eyes bigger than your stomach and wish to savor exceptional dishes, head to one of the 121 Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris. 121 yes, isn’t that huge? 😲 But beware, a little onion soup or a croque-monsieur at one of the countless Parisian brasseries will also do very well 🥣.
So, follow your lucky star and come try the 10 km of the Stars! 😊
The meeting point is at the Place du Palais Royal, to start the 10 km des Étoiles ⭐, which can be done running or walking! 🏃♀️
In a majestic setting, you will take your first strides in front of the Louvre, heading towards the Pont du Carrousel 🎠, and you will zigzag by taking the quai F. Mitterrand to then make a round trip on the Pont Royal. You will join the quai des Tuileries obviously passing by the Jardin des Tuileries 🌷, the statues of Aristide Maillol may have decided to wake up to cheer you on! 🗣️ But time is of the essence, it's a race! ⏱️
Once on the other side of the river, you can take a look at the Place de la Concorde! 🤩 After this passage, you can admire the Seine and the Grand Palais 🤯. At the 5th km, you can gaze at the majestic Palais du Trocadero 👀. One of the highlights of the race will be at the 6th kilometer, after crossing the Pont Bir-Hakeim, when you will see to your right, the one and only queen of Paris, the Eiffel Tower 😍. From there, you only have to return to your starting point, which will also be your finish line 🏁, the Palais Royal, where spectators will be there to welcome you with open arms! 👏
The 10 km des Étoiles route will be dotted with many bridges, but above all, many opportunities to admire the most popular monuments of Paris! 💪
You can pick up your race bib on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 12 PM to 8 PM or Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9 AM to 6 PM at the Village, located on Place du Palais Royal.
The race starts from the Place du Palais Royal. The race will begin at 9:30 AM on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Beforehand, you can enjoy the complimentary coffee and breakfast from 7:30 AM, followed by an organized warm-up at 8:30 AM.
To participate, you must bring one of the following:
A PPS (health prevention path), dated less than 3 months from the day of the race.
A sports license or a 'I love running' Pass.
The village is located on Place du Palais Royal
By transport: metro - Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre (line 1 and line 7) / bus - lines 21, 27, 39 / RER A and B - "Châtelet - Les Halles" Station
No parking is provided
A refreshment station is planned on the course, at the 5 km mark. As you’ve understood, the refreshment station is located right in the middle of the race, allowing you to recharge your batteries and complete your final strides with maximum energy.
Storage facilities will indeed be available for participants to deposit their small items in lockers and retrieve them upon arrival. Note that there will be no changing room, so remember to wear your sports gear before coming. Toilets will be available at the welcome village.
The price of a bib is €40 + registration fees of €2.16.
If you want to lend a hand and participate in organizing the 10 km of the Stars, it's very simple, just click on this link and register!
The award ceremony will start at 11 AM on Place du Palais Royal. On this occasion, prizes will be given to finishers on the podium (overall male and overall female) and a draw will be held. Each finisher will receive a technical shirt and a medal.
You can check the race rules here
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