Run the Lights
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Overview
Paris reveals itself in all its splendor at night! In this experience, we’re going to jog along a 6km/10 km (3m/6 m) route passing by illuminated streets, bridges and monuments that make Paris deserve the title of City of Lights.
The starting point of the tour will be Saint-Michel square, in the very heart of Paris. From there, your running guide will lead you on a round tour, at your own pace, past some shiny landmarks of Paris, such as Notre Dame cathedral, the Louvre Museum, the Concorde square, the Champs-Elysées avenue, the Eiffel tower, and much more!
Some quick pauses are planned for pictures and refreshments along the way. Your running tour host will carry your belongings (small items only) inside his/her backpack and will have water and snacks ready for you whenever you feel like it. All you have to do is to put on appropriate running gear and lace up your trainers!
The starting point of the tour will be Saint-Michel square, in the very heart of Paris. From there, your running guide will lead you on a round tour, at your own pace, past some shiny landmarks of Paris, such as Notre Dame cathedral, the Louvre Museum, the Concorde square, the Champs-Elysées avenue, the Eiffel tower, and much more!
Some quick pauses are planned for pictures and refreshments along the way. Your running tour host will carry your belongings (small items only) inside his/her backpack and will have water and snacks ready for you whenever you feel like it. All you have to do is to put on appropriate running gear and lace up your trainers!
Inclusions
- Bottled water - 1 bottled (still) water per runner
- Waterproof running jacket in case of rain (subject to availability)
- Snacks - ✅ Either cereal bars or dried fruits/nuts
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Fontaine Saint-Michel, 7 B Place Saint Michel, 75005 Paris France
Our meeting point and finishing line
Pass By: Conciergerie, 2 boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris France
We'll see in the distance the building of the king's tax collectors (concierges), which also served as a prison, while running along the Seine river on the Paris Plage pedestrian road.
Pass By: Pont-Neuf, 75001 Paris France
We'll see in the distance the illuminated Pont Neuf while running along the Seine river on the Paris Plage pedestrian road.
Stop At: Cathedrale Notre-Dame, Rue Notre-Dame, Luxembourg City 2240 Luxembourg
The birthplace of Paris, we'll know some of its magic stories and admire its façade under reconstruction.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Jardin des Tuileries, Pl. de la Concorde, 75001 Paris France
We'll exit the Louvre by the Tuileries garden, where we'll also have the chance to see the main Christmas market in Paris there. As the place gets very crowded during the holidays season, we'll maybe have to walk for a while.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris France
This is definitely the most famous square in Paris. An obligatory stop to admire the Tuileries garden, on the one side, and the beginning of the Champs-Elysées avenue, on the other, having the Seine river and the National Congress facing us across the Concorde bridge.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Pont Alexandre III Quai d'Orsay, 75008 Paris France
We'll admire the Eiffel Tower and the Invalides from the fanciest bridge in Paris, built for the Universal Exhibition in 1900.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Louvre Museum, 99 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris France
We'll take a secret passageway to come inside the Louvre Palace, with its illuminated facades and its shiny pyramid.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Grand Palais, 3 avenue du General Eisenhower Avenue Winston Churchill, 75008 Paris France
We'll pass by this neoclassic style exhibition room built for the Universal Exhibition held in Paris in 1900.
Pass By: Petit Palais, Avenue Winston-Churchill, 75008 Paris France
We'll pass by this art nouveau style exhibition room built for the Universal Exhibition held in Paris in 1900.
Pass By: Invalides, Invalides, Paris, Ile-de-France
We'll be facing the Invalides from the bridge Alexander III.
Stop At: Trocadero, Trocadero, Paris, Ile-de-France
A large pause will be made at the Trocadero square to appreciate the most beautiful lights of Paris of all: the Eiffel Tower. The ones running half the route can quit here, for all the monuments will have been seen.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Eiffel Tower, 5 Avenue, 75007 Paris France
The Iron Lady is the most beautiful shiny monument in Paris at night!
Duration: 2 minutes
Pass By: Musee d'Orsay, 1 Rue De La Legion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris France
The old train station turned into a museum for the Impressionists and modern art.
Pass By: Champs-Elysees, Champs-Elysees, Paris, Ile-de-France
This is probably one of the most beautiful avenues in the world, which gets even more beautiful and shiny during Christmas. It's a real pleasure running there at night!
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Fontaine Saint-Michel, 7 B Place Saint Michel, 75005 Paris France
Our meeting point and finishing line
Pass By: Conciergerie, 2 boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris France
We'll see in the distance the building of the king's tax collectors (concierges), which also served as a prison, while running along the Seine river on the Paris Plage pedestrian road.
Pass By: Pont-Neuf, 75001 Paris France
We'll see in the distance the illuminated Pont Neuf while running along the Seine river on the Paris Plage pedestrian road.
Stop At: Cathedrale Notre-Dame, Rue Notre-Dame, Luxembourg City 2240 Luxembourg
The birthplace of Paris, we'll know some of its magic stories and admire its façade under reconstruction.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Jardin des Tuileries, Pl. de la Concorde, 75001 Paris France
We'll exit the Louvre by the Tuileries garden, where we'll also have the chance to see the main Christmas market in Paris there. As the place gets very crowded during the holidays season, we'll maybe have to walk for a while.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris France
This is definitely the most famous square in Paris. An obligatory stop to admire the Tuileries garden, on the one side, and the beginning of the Champs-Elysées avenue, on the other, having the Seine river and the National Congress facing us across the Concorde bridge.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Pont Alexandre III Quai d'Orsay, 75008 Paris France
We'll admire the Eiffel Tower and the Invalides from the fanciest bridge in Paris, built for the Universal Exhibition in 1900.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Louvre Museum, 99 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris France
We'll take a secret passageway to come inside the Louvre Palace, with its illuminated facades and its shiny pyramid.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Grand Palais, 3 avenue du General Eisenhower Avenue Winston Churchill, 75008 Paris France
We'll pass by this neoclassic style exhibition room built for the Universal Exhibition held in Paris in 1900.
Pass By: Petit Palais, Avenue Winston-Churchill, 75008 Paris France
We'll pass by this art nouveau style exhibition room built for the Universal Exhibition held in Paris in 1900.
Pass By: Invalides, Invalides, Paris, Ile-de-France
We'll be facing the Invalides from the bridge Alexander III.
Stop At: Trocadero, Trocadero, Paris, Ile-de-France
A large pause will be made at the Trocadero square to appreciate the most beautiful lights of Paris of all: the Eiffel Tower. The ones running half the route can quit here, for all the monuments will have been seen.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Eiffel Tower, 5 Avenue, 75007 Paris France
The Iron Lady is the most beautiful shiny monument in Paris at night!
Duration: 2 minutes
Pass By: Musee d'Orsay, 1 Rue De La Legion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris France
The old train station turned into a museum for the Impressionists and modern art.
Pass By: Champs-Elysees, Champs-Elysees, Paris, Ile-de-France
This is probably one of the most beautiful avenues in the world, which gets even more beautiful and shiny during Christmas. It's a real pleasure running there at night!
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- ⚠️ Runners from all levels and paces and welcome! This isn't a race, it's a fun discovery of Paris at a relaxed pace. The slower in the group sets the pace for the others. Please don't worry: we won't leave you behind!
- ⚠️ In any case, you should be an active person who enjoys exercising and can run at least 5 km/3 m non-stop before signing up for this tour
- ⚠️ Minimum age: 18 years old
- ⚠️ We only allow minors of 18 years old when they have the expressed authorization of their parents or responsible adults
- ⚠️ Our experience starts on time. In order not to ruin the experience to the other guests, we kindly ask you to arrive at our meeting point around 5 minutes earlier. Please understand that we can't wait for any delays
- ⚠️ If you feel you're going to be late, let us know asap for so we can think of a solution - for instance, you can join the tour another day
- ⚠️ Our tours go on rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, we'll contact you for cancellations and rescheduling. If you don't hear from us, this means that we are keeping the tour
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
ahcharlie
January 2023
I had a brilliant time on my evening Paris jogging tour. Andréa was fantastic; she was patient, friendly and accommodating, and I really enjoyed the stories she told as we stopped briefly at each site. She made sure that I felt comfortable from start to finish, and we ran at a pace that suited me...
I had a brilliant time on my evening Paris jogging tour. Andréa was fantastic; she was patient, friendly and accommodating, and I really enjoyed the stories she told as we stopped briefly at each site. She made sure that I felt comfortable from start to finish, and we ran at a pace that suited me. I can confidently say that this jogging tour was the highlight of my stay in Paris. When I return, I'll definitely join another RunRun Tour. Thanks Andréa, I'll never forget this experience.LucieBlue
December 2022
A running tour is a great way to experience a city from a different view and time of the day. Seeing the sun rising over the Seine and iconic Paris monuments free from throngs of tourists made it worth the effort to start my Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m. This was my second RunRun tour. Andrea, Ru...
A running tour is a great way to experience a city from a different view and time of the day. Seeing the sun rising over the Seine and iconic Paris monuments free from throngs of tourists made it worth the effort to start my Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m. This was my second RunRun tour. Andrea, RunRun’s Customer Service Relations Manager, and Hamidou, our guide, sent emails with details and photos of the meeting location, including how to get there by the Metro subway and RER train. That made it easy to find Hamidou the morning of the run, even in the darkness of late November. The best part about the RunRun tour was that Andrea and Hamidou took care of everything; you just showed up, ready to have a fun run. Hamidou and his backpack carried water for us. The pace was very manageable while he explained what we were seeing along the way. There were plenty of stops for photos and, with the help of Mother Nature, some wonderful shots by Hamidou. We saw a stunning sunrise over the river and then, a little later, a rainbow. Hamidou was able to get a picture of me, standing in front of the Grand Palais, with the complete arc of the rainbow stretching overhead – tres unique! Despite the rain during the last half of the 10K, this was a special morning in Paris. Whether you are new to running and Paris or a seasoned runner returning to the City of Light, RunRun Tours offers a memorable experience for everyone. Excellent job RunRun Tours, Andrea, and Hamidou!67francescah
February 2020
We had a wonderful time. Hamidou is very knowledgeable and we learned so much. You get a much more intimate experience compared to going on a bus tour. Hamidou also took some really lovely photos for us.
We had a wonderful time. Hamidou is very knowledgeable and we learned so much. You get a much more intimate experience compared to going on a bus tour. Hamidou also took some really lovely photos for us.