La Course des Lumières Paris - 10 km 2026

La Course des Lumières Paris is a night-time charity running and walking event in Paris, built around the idea of lighting the city for people affected by cancer. The main distance is 10 km, with both a timed race for runners and a non-timed version for people who want a looser pace. The programme also includes 5 km formats, including a company race, plus La Marche des Lumières for families and friends. Activities begin in the afternoon and continue into the evening, so the event shifts from regular race-day energy into a light-filled night gathering. The 10 km route starts at Port des Champs-Elysées and finishes at Port de la Bourdonnais, with the finish area running into the night. Stade Emile Anthoine serves as the social hub, with a DJ, food trucks, and a company village. Participants are encouraged to carry or wear something luminous, which gives the event its visual identity and links directly to its fundraising message. The race supports Institut Curie, and the field includes individual runners, workplace teams, walkers, volunteers, people chasing a time, and people simply joining friends or colleagues for the cause.