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Touroparc Run

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

FRNov 8, 202620km · 10km · 5km
Race date in 34 days
Nov 8, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Romanèche-Thorins · 20km · 10km · 5km
Entry fee
€20Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sun, November 8, 2026See how to enter ↗
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Touroparc Run — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

Course passes through the zoo.

During the race, the interior of Tourparc is opened exclusively to runners, who run along paths between lions, wolves, elephants and other animals.

Events are 20km, 10km, 5km and a children's race.

All start and finish at the same location on a loop course, with the 20km runners completing two laps of the 10km course.

Race proceeds go to Tourparc Conservation, a fund supporting endangered-species conservation.

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.

Touroparc Run runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

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

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

Touroparc Run 2025 - Romanèche-Thorins (71)

Thierry AUBREE

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The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Touroparc Run — 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

Touroparc Run course map and elevation

The 20km I'll run

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:30
EventStart
10K10km11:00
5K5km14:00
Other20km08:30
START

Touroparc, Romaneche-Thorins

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Touroparc, Romaneche-Thorins

Finish · Google Maps
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Both the start and finish are at Touroparc.

Course follows a loop linking the zoo's paths and the surrounding green spaces.

The 20 km covers two laps of the 10 km loop, with 80 m of elevation gain.

The 10 km covers one lap of the same loop, with 40 m of elevation gain, while the 5 km follows a separate 5 km loop with 20 m of elevation gain.

The children's races range from 300 m to 2 km inside the zoo, divided by age group.

For the 20 km, drinks and food are provided at the 10 km mark and at the finish.

The 10 km and 5 km each have one aid station at the finish.

The start/finish area, refreshment stands, restaurants and awards area are located near the zoo's main car park and are accessible to spectators.

The area around the zoo is also open to everyone.

However, during the races, the zoo grounds are restricted to runner access only.

Touroparc Conservation is a fund established in 2010.

Through community education, anti-poaching efforts, and research into animal behaviour and pathology,

it supports local conservation projects for endangered species.

Elevation gain
80 m
Typical race-season temperature: around 7°C (44°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Where and when to collect your Touroparc Run 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

Pickup information for Packet Pickup has not yet been announced.
For small French races, race-day on-site pickup is common; check the official registration page for details.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Gare de Romanèche-Thorins (TER Lyon-Mâcon line)

Start/finish at 400 Rue du Parc, 71570 Romanèche-Thorins, inside Touroparc Zoo.

Romanèche-Thorins train station (TER Lyon-Mâcon line) is about 1km from the park entrance — walkable.

Distances: 5km, 10km, 20km plus kids' races.

Getting to the finish

Gare de Romanèche-Thorins (TER Lyon-Mâcon line)

Same venue as start (loop course through the zoo grounds).

More details

No organizer shuttle needed given short walk from train station;

by car it's just off the RN6.

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.

The 2026 event takes place on Sunday, November 8.

The 20K starts first at 8:30 a.m.,

followed by the 10K at 11:00 a.m. and the 5K at 2:00 p.m. The 10K is split into three waves of up to 500 runners at 11:00, 11:05 and 11:10 a.m. The 5K is split into two waves of up to 600 runners at 2:00 and 2:05 p.m. Children’s events start from 3:15 p.m. by age group.

Time limits are 2 hours 45 minutes for the 20K, 2 hours for the 10K and 1 hour for the 5K.

Awards take place at 10:15 a.m. for the 20K, 12:30 p.m. for the 10K and 2:45 p.m. for the 5K.

Bib pickup is at Touroparc.

On Saturday, the day before, all events can collect their bibs together from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. On race day,

pickup is split by event: 20K from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m., 10K from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., 5K from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and children’s events from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. A bib pickup card sent by email several days before the race is required.

Registration is online only.

There is no on-site registration, and online registration closes at 8:00 a.m. on November 8.

Entry fees are €32 for the 20K, €20 for the 10K, €14 for the 5K and €6 for children’s events.

Participants also receive a Touroparc admission ticket valid during the 2027 off-season: free admission for the 20K and half-price admission for the other events.

Chip timing and a finish video are included, and the video can be viewed free of charge on the timing provider’s results page 48 hours after the race.

Times are local to Romanèche-Thorins. 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.

Hotels near the Touroparc Run start line in Romanèche-Thorins

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

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

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

43 experiences

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

Saône River Lunch Cruise by Les Bateaux Lyonnais Hermes

€69

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Saône River Dinner Cruise by Les Bateaux Lyonnais Hermes II

€80

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Geneva City Tour (Lake Geneva Cruise/Annecy Tour Options Available)

€85

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Private Electric Tuk-Tuk Tour & Geneva Fondue Experience

€290

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Geneva Chocolate Private Tour by Electric Tuk-Tuk/Taxi Bike

€189

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Geneva Panoramic & Winery Tasting Private Electric Tuk-Tuk Tour

€543

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Lyon|Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Lyon-Bron Airport

€123

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Annecy|Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Annecy–Haute-Savoie Airport

€162

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Grenoble–Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport bus transfer service (Flixbus)

€14

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ECLIPSO Paris, Life Chronicles VR Experience Ticket

€30

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Lyon Confluence Museum Fast-Track Admission Ticket

€15

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Geneva Old Town Half-Day Small-Group E-Bike Tour

€136

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Geneva History-Themed Self-Guided Treasure Hunt

€11

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Geneva Small-Group Photography Tour (90 Minutes)

€226

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Geneva Gruyères Castle & Maison Cailler Full-Day Small-Group Tour

€240

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Total cost and budget for Touroparc Run

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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Runner stories and questions about Touroparc Run

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
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Romanèche-Thorins runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Touroparc Run

FAQ
When does Touroparc Run 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sun, November 8, 2026 in Romanèche-Thorins, France.

How much is the Touroparc Run 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs €20.

What distances does Touroparc Run 2026 offer?

Other.

What time does Touroparc Run 2026 start?

The race starts at 08:30.

Where does Touroparc Run 2026 start?

Touroparc, Romaneche-Thorins.

Where does Touroparc Run 2026 finish?

Touroparc, Romaneche-Thorins.

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