10 km Paris Centre (Hoka) 2026

The 10 km Paris Centre is a flat 10 km road race through central Paris, typically held in mid-November. It begins on Rue de Rivoli, concludes on Avenue de l'Opera, and is framed as a “journey to the centre of Paris” rather than a suburban out-and-back. The race fits the big-city category: one distance, city streets, and a route designed around the capital’s monuments and busy central avenues. It also features a handisport category, broadening the field beyond a standard runners-only start list. The course guides runners past Boulevard des Italiens, Place des Victoires, and Boulevard Haussmann before the finish near the Opera district. Its flat profile makes it accessible for first-time 10 km runners, while also offering faster runners an opportunity to set a strong pace without inclines disrupting their rhythm. Musical groups, spectators, and tourists line sections of the route, contributing to a city-event atmosphere rather than a quiet club race. Registration provides a T-shirt and medal, and the event, now in its approximate twentieth edition, is a fixture in Paris.