Course des Lumières - Paris

Road Running covering 5 km to 10 km in Paris (Île-de-France, France)

Location

Paris, Île-de-France, FranceShow on map(48.8567° N, 2.2922° E)

Date & StatusNovember 21, 2026Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +77 m

Course des Lumières - Paris is an endurance sporting event in Paris, Île-de-France, FR focused on Road Running. Key features include Charity Run, Night Run, City Run, Island.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including 10 km Des lumières (10 km, +5 m D+), 10 km Chrono (10 km, +5 m D+), and Course & Marche 5 km (5 km, +77 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 21, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (coursedeslumieres.com).

Official website

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Event characteristics

Charity Run Night Run City Run Island Capitals & Major Cities

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
10 km Des lumières	Road Running	10 km	+5 m	35 m - 37 m	Loop course	Route & profile
10 km Chrono	Road Running	10 km	+5 m	35 m - 37 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Course & Marche 5 km	Road Running	5 km	+77 m	27 m - 47 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

10 km

Elevation gain

+5 m D+

Elevation loss

-5 m D-

Altitude range

35 m - 37 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.1 % / 0.2 %

Course format

Loop course

10 km+5 m D+Peak 35 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 35 m to 37 m above sea level (+5 m D+, -5 m D-)

Peak: 35 m·at 0 km·Ø 0.1 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Course des Lumières - Paris take place?

Course des Lumières - Paris takes place in Paris, Île-de-France, FR (start area at coordinates 48.8567° N, 2.2922° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 21, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Course des Lumières - Paris?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including 10 km Des lumières (10 km, +5 m D+), 10 km Chrono (10 km, +5 m D+), and Course & Marche 5 km (5 km, +77 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Course des Lumières - Paris?

The main competition (10 km Des lumières over 10 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +5 m of elevation gain and -5 m of elevation loss, ranging between 35 m and 37 m above sea level. An interactive course map with a verified 3D GPS track, kilometer markers, and GPX download is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Course des Lumières - Paris?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (coursedeslumieres.com).