adidas 10K Paris strikes gold with 36,000 runners

At 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 8, the seventh edition of adidas 10K Paris got underway, with the starting gun fired by Olympic champion and triathlete Cassandre Beaugrand. The elite runners set off first, followed by everyone else in successive waves until 11:30 a.m. All proudly wore the yellow-and-gold race T-shirt, ready to take on the streets of the 16th arrondissement in an exceptional setting and perform in front of an enthusiastic crowd. What a privilege to cross the finish line with one of Paris’s iconic landmarks in the background: the Arc de Triomphe, the perfect backdrop for a finish-line photo.

A new success built on a five-star course and flexible entry options

Powered by a tremendous collective momentum, this edition set new records, most notably for participation, which reached 36,000 runners this year. The rise in female participation, now at 48%, also deserves recognition. The race sold out in just 24 days, helped in part by the range of entry options: individual registration, a stroller wave, corporate entries and more. Above all, runners were drawn by an exceptional course.

Around Place Victor Hugo, the morning’s motivated runners warmed up with friends, colleagues, family or on their own. A course worthy of the world’s biggest international races awaited not only Parisians, but runners from across France and abroad. And what a course it was: the race started on Avenue Raymond Poincaré, passed quickly beneath the Eiffel Tower, detoured past the Louvre Pyramid, then followed the famous Rue de Rivoli for several kilometers. And finally, the roughly 1 km climb up the Champs-Élysées put tired legs to the test while delivering a grandstand finish to savor all the way to the final meter.

Avenue Foch turns into a party as the crowds find a new level of fervor

Rarely does a sporting event generate this much excitement. On Avenue Foch, transformed for the occasion, the party was in full swing. At the finish village, finishers had plenty to choose from: taking a souvenir photo at one of the many photo spots, making the rounds of the refreshment stands or enjoying the various activities, from climbing to wooden games and table football. The organizers raised their game, unleashing a wave of creativity to celebrate the day’s runners. And once they had completed their 10K, far from calling it a day, participants kept the energy high as successive DJ sets set the dance floor alight. A festive, inclusive atmosphere worthy of this extraordinary edition.

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Manon Trapp lights up Paris with her smile

Manon Trapp of Entente Savoie Athlétisme Manon Trapp took a convincing win in 32:27, paced late in the race by pacer Baptiste Cartieaux, who was delighted to be there. “I had to stay focused to pace Manon (Trapp) as well as possible ,” he said, a performance that did him credit. She was beaming at the finish, because “the goal was to enjoy it ,” and she had succeeded. Selected for the upcoming World Marathon Championships, the 10K is not her specialty. She viewed the race as a good workout, with a few extra challenges thrown in, none of them unwelcome. “The last kilometer was a long climb, but I like it when a course is varied. Since I wasn’t chasing a time, it worked out well. Every year, I really enjoy the atmosphere in Paris and this unique race!” she said enthusiastically.

Around 30 seconds later, Margaux Sieracki, last year’s winner, crossed the line in 33:03. No repeat win this time, but a different perspective. Back after four months out with an injury, the road specialist is gradually returning to her favorite terrain and keeping things in perspective. “I think I’ll be back at my best in September or October. Today, I just wanted to make the podium for the sponsor and break 33 minutes ”. A regular at the event, the road runner won gold in 2021 and 2024, and bronze in 2022, when she was simply running with a friend. “Every time, I give it everything I have. As long as you’re running, that’s the main thing. You have to run free. ”

In third place, Mélanie Allier, just as radiant, completed the podium in 33:47: “We didn’t come for a time. We really came to enjoy it with the adidas team ”. The runner from Ardèche never tires of the race’s spectacular setting: “Everything, even the riverbanks, is incredible every year. ” Wearing adidas salmon-pink kits for the occasion, the three ambassadors literally brought sunshine to the streets of Paris. A successful edition for the three-stripe brand’s representatives, who made the most of a memorable shared experience.

Raphaël Montoya claims the crown

The suspense lasted right to the line. “We looked at each other during the final kilometer, like boxers. In the last 300 meters, on a slight downhill, I gave it everything and managed to win. I was one of the favorites, so I had victory somewhere in the back of my mind. I’m very happy,” said the new king of adidas 10K Paris. It was Raphaël Montoya, the 2025 French champion over the distance, who took the win in 29:05 after a thrilling battle with Yoann Kowal, cheered on by his children from the roadside.

A last-minute invitee passing through the capital, the runner from Dordogne was pleased with his performance: “I raced twice in two days, a 3,000 m on Friday evening where I ran under eight minutes, and the 10K this morning. I had no idea how my legs would respond on a course that is pretty demanding and challenging. I would have liked to break 28 minutes, but in the final kilometer you can’t really run the climb with a headwind. There are young runners, there are older runners, and I’m still here, so that’s the most important thing for me today,” said the 2014 European 3,000 m steeplechase champion. He still finished in 29:06, an excellent time for an athlete preparing to chase the French M0 masters record for 5K on the road, held by his friend Yoann Durand in 13:39.

Behind him, Harry Louradour took third in 29:07, hardly a surprise: “I had thought about it, but I didn’t know whether it was possible. I wanted to run around 29 minutes. I’m very happy, even though I was only just beaten ”. The track specialist’s next target is the 5,000 m at the Meeting de l’Est Lyonnais in Décines on July 5.

The eighth edition of adidas 10K Paris once again set the capital buzzing, powered by the superb momentum of the Spirit team. Beyond the performances, it was the group spirit and the party atmosphere that stood out. Events like this bring people together, creating space for shared experiences and new connections. That is what Manon Trapp, who won the race twice, in 2023 and 2025, will remember: “We have a great team and an amazing atmosphere. When you’re invited, you know you’re in for a fantastic weekend. And in the end, it’s not the time you remember… it’s the shared experience.”

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