Paris Virtual Race 2026 | Race the World Series | 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 2026

About Paris Virtual Race 2026 | Race the World Series | 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

PARIS, FRANCE Race the World Series 1M • 5K • 10K • 13.1 • 26.2 Bienvenue to the very first race in our brand-new Race the World Series! 🌍✨

Get ready to journey to one of the most iconic and romantic destinations on Earth — Paris, France, the legendary City of Love. From the sparkling Eiffel Tower to charming cafés, cobblestone streets, and unforgettable sunsets along the Seine, this race celebrates the beauty, wonder, romance, and magic of Paris.

Whether you are running through your neighborhood, strolling a local trail, walking on a treadmill, or racing under the stars, this event is your invitation to move with passion, adventure, and heart.

Choose your challenge:

1 Mile 5K 10K 13.1 Miles 26.2 Miles Complete your race anytime between July 1 and December 31, 2026 — wherever you are in the world!

🏅 Medals begin shipping in mid-June 2026 so you can proudly earn and display this stunning Paris-themed keepsake featuring the Eiffel Tower and a special “City of Love” charm.

This race is the launch of our exciting new Race the World Series, where each medal celebrates a different destination around the globe. Collect them all as we travel the world… one mile at a time.

❤️ 15% of every registration will be donated to a charity that is helping provide meals and hope to communities impacted by disasters and crises around the world.

What is a virtual race? A virtual race allows you to complete your miles anytime, anywhere, at your own pace. Run, walk, hike, treadmill, or jog — you choose your adventure.

Fall in love with the journey. Race with heart. Experience Paris from wherever you are.

*Charity Disclaimer: We are not a nonprofit organization — we simply believe in supporting great causes whenever we can. A portion of your race registration is donated to a charitable organization. Over the last 13 years we have donated more than $1 million to charities around the world.

Due to certain legal restrictions, we're unable to publicly list specific charities associated with each event. However, you're welcome to email us at support@virtualrunevent.com for more information on which charity this race benefits and to get a list of our charity donations throughout the years.

What is a Virtual Race?

A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or ev en at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Running and walking on your own, or with friends! And your medal will be shipped directly to you. Complete a virtual 5Ks, 10K, half marathon and more!

Each race benefits a difference charity

For each of our virtual races, we choose a charity to donate a portion of each registration to. We’ve already raised more than $1,00,000 for charities from races here at Virtual Run Events! Our goal is to continue to help different charities around the world.