Course des Lumières Paris 2026

The Course des Lumières Paris is a nighttime charity event held on the Seine quays, offering participants a choice between a 5 km walk or a 10 km run. The event supports cancer research, with funds raised going to Institut Curie. Its central theme is illuminating the night in the fight against cancer. The event includes both runners and walkers, bringing together friends, families, colleagues, and charity supporters for a shared evening. A recent edition saw 14,000 participants and generated €260,000 for research and medical innovation at Institut Curie.