The Owl Round 2027
- Next event : Sun, March 21, 2027Date confirmed
- Last event : Sun, March 29, 2026
The event in a few words
Running with your legs is good, but running with your heart is even better! ❤️ The La Ronde du Hibou race is above all a charity urban trail charity that aims to raise funds for the Marie Lannelongue hospital 🏥, which specializes in the care of heart and lung conditions 🫁. The funds raised during the event will be donated to this hospital's Endowment Fund and will be used to co-finance equipment to encourage physical activity for children suffering from congenital heart disease 🫶. The race will be held in Le Plessis-Robinson, less than 10 km from Paris 🏃♀️. This charming little town in the Hauts-de-Seine is made up of many green spaces 🌲, such as the Bois de la Garenne or the Bois de la Solitude (we promise you won't be alone there, despite the name) 🤪. Participants will be able to run their best strides, combining business with pleasure, all in a superb setting! 🥰
The great thing is that everyone can put their heart into this event! 👨👩👧👦 Indeed, the organizer, the Plessis Robinson Athlétic Club, offers three distances open to all levels ✅. First, there is "La Course du Cœur", a 1.5 km distance open to everyone 🤝. For those who want to challenge themselves a bit more, there will be a 7 km 🖐️. The route crosses the Bois de la Garenne and the Solitude woods while running alongside the Henri Sellier park 🌳. Finally, for those who love a challenge, a 16 km race will let participants discover the lovely Parc de la Vallée aux Loups 🐺. The cherry on the cake is that even the little ones will have their place, with a race dedicated to them 🧒. With these races, you will be able to discover every corner of this charming town, which is home to both the city and greenery 🌿. That is precisely why the race is an urban trail 👟. Participants will be able to discover the city's emblematic places in a family-friendly and convivial atmosphere 🥳.
After this great collective effort, and if you still have a bit of energy, we recommend taking some time to visit the surroundings of the capital! 😎 You can, for example, stroll through the gardens of the Domaine de Sceaux 🪴, visit the magnificent Palace of Versailles for a touch of historical culture 🏰, or, as a last option, spend some time at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud for a family picnic! 🍽️
Pull up your socks 🧦, get your sneakers ready and be prepared for this charity race that will help the children of the hospital! 🙏
4 reasons to join this race
A word from the organizer:
« For this 11th edition, we are particularly proud to continue supporting the endowment fund of the Marie Lannelongue hospital. This year the funds raised will be used to co-finance equipment to encourage physical activity in children suffering from congenital heart disease. Indeed, physical activity and exercise are associated with a reduction in the risks linked to the disease, an improvement in mental health and a better quality of life. A good reason to take up the challenge with us, don't you think? For the more experienced, La Ronde du Hibou has prepared a big 16 km loop or a 7 km one. For the others, an untimed 1.5 km course, the Course du Cœur, allows everyone to support this charitable cause. The urban and forest route takes small paths and some 1,000 steps through our town. A varied and fun course in the parks awaits you. Get ready to race down beautiful switchback descents but also to climb breathtaking hills and discover magnificent viewpoints, or even rediscover your own town. »
A distance for every taste
16 kmTOP
7 km
1.5 km
- Sunday, March 21, 2027
- 100+ runners in the last edition
- 1 loopx16 km
A few more words
A great urban trail of 16 km between the city and the Parisian nature, it's pretty tempting! 🤩 The big start of the race will be given from Place Woking in Le Plessis-Robinson 🏁. The course will allow participants to discover every corner of the city and more 👀. They will cross no fewer than two parks and two woods (no big deal) 😜. In the north of the course there will be the Bois de la Solitude and the Bois de la Garenne, which are two magnificent green spaces among oaks and chestnut trees 🌳. The two parks located further south on the course are: the Parc de la Vallée aux Loups and the Parc Henri Sellier with its panoramic view 😎. Runners will even pass by the Jardin de l'Etang de Colbert and its calm and soothing setting. Runners will cross green spaces for a large part of the race 👟. It's the real recipe for a successful urban trail! 👨🍳 The start is at 3:00 PM at Place Woking, where the finish is also located, with a time limit of 2h30 ⏱️. The race is run in semi-self-sufficiency: no aid stations along the way, water is made available only at the finish, so you need to start with at least 50 cL of water 💧.
7 km : Trail 7 km
Trail- Sunday, March 21, 2027
- 100+ runners in the last edition
- 1 loopx7 km
A few more words
Just like the big brother, the 16 km, you will start from place Woking! 🏁 You will discover the Bois de Garenne and the Bois de la Solitude with its beautiful greenery 🍃. You will head down to the Jardin de Robinson, by which point you will have completed a large part of the race. You will then head back up toward place Woking and you will finally be a finisher! 🤩 The start is at 2:45 PM and the finish is also at place Woking, with a time limit of 2h30 ⏱️. As with the 16 km, the race is run in semi-self-sufficiency: water is available only at the finish, so you must start with at least 50 cL of water 💧.
1.5 km : The Heart Race
Trail- Sunday, March 21, 2027
- 1 loopx1.5 km
A few more words
1.5 km, just enough to be quick and efficient! Most of the route will, as with the other races, be between the Bois de la Garenne and the Bois de la Solitude. These are beautiful green spaces just 10 minutes from the capital! 🌳 Untimed, at a free pace and with no ranking, it is open to everyone and starts at 1:45 p.m. at Place Woking, where the finish line is also located ⏱️.
1.5 km : Trail 1.5 km
Trail- Sunday, March 21, 2027
- 1 loopx1.5 km
A few more words
The 1.5 km children's race is timed and results in a ranking 🏅. It is open to children born between 2012 and 2017, with a start at 2:15 PM at Woking square.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
You can pick up your bib on Sunday, March 21, 2027 from 12:00 PM at the Omnisport center, Place Woking 92350 Plessis Robinson.
The races will start at Place Woking in Plessis Robinson on Sunday, March 21, 2027:
at 3:00 PM for the 16 km.
at 2:45 PM for the 7 km.
at 1:45 PM for “La Course du Coeur” (the Heart Run).
at 2:15 PM for the kids' race.
The finish line is also at Place Woking.
For the 7 km trail, you must be born in 2011 or earlier.
For the 16 km trail, you must be born in 2009 or earlier.
For the kids' race, you must be born between 2012 and 2017.
The 1.5 km “La Course du Cœur” (the Heart Run) is open to everyone.
The time limit is 2h30 for the 7 km and the 16 km. No intermediate cut-off time is specified in the regulations.
Yes, to be able to take part in the race you must be able to present:
An Athlé Compétition, Athlé Entreprise or Athlé Running license issued by the FFA (French Athletics Federation), or a Pass’ J’aime Courir issued by the FFA and completed by a doctor, valid on the date of the event. Other FFA licenses (Santé, Encadrement, Découverte) are not accepted.
A sports license on which the absence of contraindication to practicing sport in competition must appear, issued by one of the following federations: Fédération des clubs de la défense, Fédération française du sport adapté, Fédération française handisport, Fédération sportive de la police nationale, Fédération sportive et culturelle de France, Fédération sportive des ASPTT, Fédération sportive et gymnique du travail, Union française des œuvres laïques d’éducation physique.
For adults, a PPS (Parcours Prévention Santé of the FFA), valid for 3 months.
For adults, a medical certificate stating no contraindication to practicing sport in competition, athletics in competition or running in competition, dated less than one year before the date of the race.
For minors, a health questionnaire completed jointly with the parents (otherwise, a medical certificate less than 6 months old), and a mandatory parental signature.
Foreign licenses are not accepted: foreign participants must provide a medical certificate written in French (or accompanied by a translation), dated and signed.
16 km: €20
7 km: €12
1.5 km (“La Course du Cœur”): €5
Kids' race: €2
On-site registration will be at a higher price for all races:
16 km: €25
7 km: €18
1.5 km (“La Course du Cœur”): €8
Kids' race: €5
Online registration closes no later than Tuesday, March 16, 2027. Few on-site registrations are possible, at the higher rates listed above.
No. Every entry is personal, firm and final, and cannot be refunded for any reason. No registration transfers are handled by the organization. A person who gives their bib to a third party is held responsible in the event of an accident caused by or happening to that person, and any bib obtained in violation of the regulations may result in disqualification.
If you still have questions, you can contact the organizers by email: prac.athle@gmail.com
You can check the race rules here
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