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Corrida de Thiais

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

FRDec 6, 202610km · 5km · 1.5km
Race date in 57 days
Dec 6, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Thiais · 10km · 5km · 1.5km
Entry fee
€22Varies by event and entry period
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Corrida de Thiais — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Held in Thiais, France, on December 7, 2026.

Events include 10 km, 5 km, and a children's race.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Corrida de Thiais runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2
Serge PERARDRan in 2022 · Finish time 42’40’’
“This won't be my last time running in Thiais.”

Serge Perard forgot his watch at the 2022 Corrida de Thiais 10 km, but started ahead of the 45-minute pacer and accelerated in the second half. He finished faster than expected in 42 minutes 40 seconds, meeting the French championship qualifying standard.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Ce ne sera donc certes pas notre dernière fois à Thiais.

Read the original on SeRAS Course à Pied Ile De France
Alice BahaRan in 2021 · Finish time 47:32
“My goal was to beat my time at this distance.”

The runner ran a flat 10K course after the rain stopped just before the start. They ran with a fellow runner almost all the way and were satisfied with their 47:32 finish.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Mon objectif était de battre mon record sur cette distance.

Read the original on Asphalte 94

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Finisher vlog

Barbu571 · Finisher vlog

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Corrida de Thiais — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Corrida de Thiais course map and elevation

Your 10km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2025 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 10:10

10 km: €16 / 5 km: €12

START

Palais Omnisports de Thiais

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The Corrida de Thiais starts at the sports complex on Place Vincent van Gogh and finishes at Stade Jacques Baudequin.

Organized by the City of Thiais and the race team, the event includes 10 km, 5 km, and a 1.5 km race for children.

Its format brings adult racing and short-distance running for children together at one venue.

The 10 km course is officially measured and held in accordance with French road-race regulations.

Runners chasing a time can have their ranking recorded based on their actual running time.

The children’s 1.5 km consists of one lap and takes place on a course with traffic control in place.

The long and short events are separated so participants can take part according to their age and chosen distance.

The 5 km and 10 km races also include awards for para-sport categories.

The official website states that the event supports an organization helping sick children.

It also includes an inter-school competition for Thiais primary schools and a challenge category for large groups,

highlighting participation by schools and organizations in addition to individual rankings.

The event continues to award participants who finish in costume.

Alongside official timing and distance competition, it adds a festival atmosphere where children, schools, groups, and costumed participants come together.

The finish leads to the stadium at the same address as the square, making the local sports complex the central venue for the race.

Field size
10km 2,700 people
Typical race-season temperature: around 4°C (38°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Medical support

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Bag drop

Where and when to collect your Corrida de Thiais race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Palais Omnisports, Place Vincent Van Gogh, Thiais — Friday 14:00–18:00, Saturday 10:00–18:00, no collection on race day

More details

Getting to the start

RER C to Choisy-le-Roi, then Bus 103 to Louis Duperrey stop

Start is at Palais Omnisports de Thiais, Place Vincent Van Gogh, Thiais (Val-de-Marne). Access via RER C to Choisy-le-Roi station, then local bus line 103 to the Louis Duperrey stop near the venue.

Getting to the finish

RER C to Choisy-le-Roi, then Bus 103 to Louis Duperrey stop

Finish is at the same Palais Omnisports venue (start/finish co-located per loop-course format).

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Registration is through the official event website.

Entry is €16 for the 10K and €12 for the 5K.

Bib collection takes place at Palais Omnisports on Place Vincent Van Gogh;

bring ID.

According to the available information, collection is available on Friday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM,

while race-day collection is not available.

Instead of a standard medical certificate,

participants may submit the French Athletics Federation’s three-month-valid health clearance, Parcours Prévention Santé (PPS).

However, sources disagree on the actual race date.

Some list Sunday,

December 6, while promotional material states “December 7, 2026.” Considering the Friday and Saturday collection schedule and the statement that collection is unavailable on race day (Sunday),

December 7 appears to fit better, but it is safest to reconfirm the exact date on the official website before registering.

Times are local to Thiais. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Paris Museum Pass & 24-Hour City Tour Bus & Optional Seine River Cruise

€150

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Paris Emily in Paris 2.5-Hour Walking Tour (Food Tastings Included)

€92

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Paris Moulin Rouge Show & Seine River Cruise Ticket

€206

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Hotels near the Corrida de Thiais start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Paris Museum Pass & 24-Hour City Tour Bus & Optional Seine River Cruise

€150

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Paris Moulin Rouge Show & Seine River Cruise Ticket

€206

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Paris Jardin des Plantes Luggage Storage Service

€7

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Frankfurt–Paris DB/Deutsche Bahn Train Ticket

€43

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Paris Catacombs Guided Tour (Skip-the-Line & Special Areas Access)

€255

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Paris Catacombs: Small-Group VIP Tour (Including Access to Restricted Areas)

€194

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Paris Museum of Evolution Fast-Track Admission Ticket

€14

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Paris Menagerie, the Zoo of the Jardin des Plantes Admission Ticket

€14

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Paris Louvre Museum & Hidden Passages Small-Group Half-Day Tour

€128

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Eiffel Tower Stair Climb (Summit Level Option Available)

€42

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[Korean Support] 6-Night, 7-Day European Shuttle from Paris: Switzerland, Italy, Monaco & Southern France with Free Exploration

€216

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La Vallée Village Shopping Tour Shuttle Service (Departing from Paris)

€27

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Paris Eiffel Tower & Arc de Triomphe Half-Day Small-Group ATV Tour

€102

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Paris City Lights Tour & Moulin Rouge Show (Champagne Included)

€194

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[Korean Support] From Paris · 6-Night, 7-Day European Shuttle to Southern France & Spain with Free Exploration (April–October)

€174

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Paris Two Gardens Half-Day Small-Group Walking Tour

€42

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Where runners eat in Thiais

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

Paris Emily in Paris 2.5-Hour Walking Tour (Food Tastings Included)

€92

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Le Marais Food Tour from Paris with Tastings and Wine

€90

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Paris Marais Wine or Champagne Tour (8 Tastings Included)

€99

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Eiffel Tower Dinner, Seine River Cruise & Moulin Rouge Show Activities & Experiences

€353

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What to see in Thiais after the race

Seeing Thiais with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Total cost and budget for Corrida de Thiais

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Corrida de Thiais

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Thiais runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Corrida de Thiais

FAQ
When does Corrida de Thiais 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sun, December 6, 2026 in Thiais, France.

How much is the Corrida de Thiais 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs €22.

What distances does Corrida de Thiais 2026 offer?

10K · 5K. (From the 2025 edition)

What time does Corrida de Thiais 2026 start?

The race starts at 10:10. (From the 2025 edition)

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