Activity Paris, France

Run the Lights

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About this activity

⚠️ Entre le 18 juillet et le 8 septembre 2024, la route sera modifiée en fonction de la réalisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de Paris. Nous n'irons plus à la Tour Eiffel ni à quelques monuments du centre de Paris compris dans la description de ce running tour, puisqu'ils seront bloqués pour les Jeux.

À la place, nous visiterons quelques monuments toujours ouverts au passage, tels que l'Hôtel de Ville, le Centre Georges Pompidou, Les Halles, le Palais Royal, la Place Vendôme et l'Opéra Garnier. Nous nous dirigerons ensuite à Montmartre, célèbre quarter artistique et lieu du fameux Moulin Rouge, culminant au sommet de la bûte Montmartre avec une vue imprennable sur tout Paris depuis la basilique du Sacré-Coeur. Ceci sera notre point de retour vers l'Hotel de Ville.

Nouveau point de rendez-vous entre le 18/7/24 et le 8/9/24 : à côté de la station de métro Hotêl de Ville, située en face de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris, sur la rue de Rivoli.

Private and Luxury Night Tours Running Tours Small Group Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, French
Operated by: RunRun Tours

Ages: Adults (18–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Waterproof running jacket in case of rain (subject to availability)
Included: Snacks: ✅ Either cereal bars or dried fruits/nuts
Included: Bottled water: 1 bottled (still) water per runner

Not included

Not included: ❌ Transportation tickets to and from our meeting point/finishing line
Not included: ❌ Entries to monuments and museums along the route
Not included: ❌ Any other meals and drinks other than the ones specified above
Not included: ❌ Please notice that we can’t store any bags or voluminous items

Itinerary

Fontaine Saint-Michel

Passing by

Our meeting point and finishing line
Conciergerie

Passing by

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.
Pont Neuf

Passing by

We'll see in the distance the illuminated Pont Neuf while running along the Seine river on the Paris Plage pedestrian road.
Cathedrale Notre-Dame

5 min

The birthplace of Paris, we'll know some of its magic stories and admire its façade under reconstruction.
Jardin des Tuileries

10 min

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.
Place de la Concorde

5 min

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.
Pont Alexandre III

5 min

We'll admire the Eiffel Tower and the Invalides from the fanciest bridge in Paris, built for the Universal Exhibition in 1900.
Louvre Museum

5 min

We'll take a secret passageway to come inside the Louvre Palace, with its illuminated facades and its shiny pyramid.
Grand Palais

Passing by

We'll pass by this neoclassic style exhibition room built for the Universal Exhibition held in Paris in 1900.
Petit Palais

Passing by

We'll pass by this art nouveau style exhibition room built for the Universal Exhibition held in Paris in 1900.
Invalides

Passing by

We'll be facing the Invalides from the bridge Alexander III.
Trocadero

5 min

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.
Eiffel Tower

2 min Admission not included

The Iron Lady is the most beautiful shiny monument in Paris at night!
Musee d'Orsay

Passing by

The old train station turned into a museum for the Impressionists and modern art.
Champs-Elysees

Passing by

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!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We're meeting at the Saint-Michel square, between the Saint-Michel fountain and the entry to the metro station (if you're arriving from the Saint-Michel station, just take the exit number 3, called "Fontaine Saint-Michel").

End point

For the ones running half the route (6 km/3 m), the finishing line will be Trocadero square.
If you’re taking the 10 km /6 m route, the starting and finishing lines will be the same: the Saint-Michel square.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
⚠️ 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

Options

Run The Lights - Private Tour

Duration: 2 hours

Customized 6-16 km (3-10 m): We can customize the Run the Lights tour route for starting and finishing at your place of residence or work in Paris
Run The Lights - Small Group

Duration: 2 hours