La course pour l'enfant 2026

La Course pour l'enfant is a charity road-running event held in Meaux, Seine-et-Marne, east of Paris, typically in mid-October. It features 5 km and 10 km runs, along with a 5 km walk, focusing on shorter distances rather than a long endurance event. The program includes children and juniors, with adults able to select the main road distances. The route incorporates public park paths and town streets, with each running distance configured as a single loop. This event is suitable for families, young runners, walkers, club runners, and amateurs seeking a local race that supports a cause. Its primary focus, as indicated by the name, is a race for children, integrating age-appropriate running with the standard 5 km and 10 km formats.