2024-09-25 12:57:06
A real competition with the FFA and World Athletics label, the Vredestein 20 km race in Paris, with its 45 editions, is one of the most festive and popular in Paris. This year the race will take place on Sunday October 13, 2024, and will have a dance theme. 31,000 runners are expected… including Sportsmarketing.fr who will participate in the race! Children will also be there with the Vredestein 20kids of Paris which will take place on October 12, 2024 in person and from October 7 to 12, 2024 in a connected version.
The route highlights the most beautiful places in western Paris while maintaining a high level of security and a tourist visit to Paris for this 20km route. Since 2021, participants have the choice between face-to-face or connected version.
For this 46th edition, the Vredestein 20km of Paris support the Foundation for Medical Research (FRM) : for each registration for a race, €3 will be donated to the association. Thanks to the donations, the foundation should benefit from a payout of more than €70,000. The FRM aims to save and improve lives; it invests, alongside researchers, to accelerate medical progress. In 2023, nearly 400 research projects will have been supported. Around 50 million euros were provided for medical research. Thierry Lhermitte is the godfather of the FRM. He will be present at the various highlights of the Vredestein 20km in Paris. Michèle Laroque is also expected.
The Vredestein 20km route from Paris begins on the Pont d’Iéna and the finish takes place at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, passing through must-see places: Trocadéro, Arc de Triomphe, Bois de Boulogne, Roland Garros, Maison de la Radio , Grand Palais, Tuileries, Pont Royal. Refreshments are located at km6, km9.5, km15 and km17.5 as well as at the finish with water, fruit and sugar. Numerous musical events line the route with more than 20 orchestras present along the route.
As part of their commitment to accessibility for all, the Vredestein 20km in Paris make a point of supporting disabled wheelchair athletes. Complete logistical support is offered to them, including room, meals and bib, to guarantee their participation in the best possible conditions. On October 13, these champions will set off at 8:50 a.m., marking the start of an exceptional race.
For the 2024 edition of the Vredestein 20 km of Paris and in collaboration with the City of Paris, the event will set up a new hydration system designed to meet the needs of all runners. Fountains will be available at the start to allow participants to fill their personal containers. Each refreshment point will offer cups pre-filled by volunteers, as well as a water ramp equipped with 9 fast-flowing push-button faucets. This self-service facility will facilitate quick and convenient hydration, while encouraging runners to use their own containers, as is already common in trail races.
The premium tire brand Vredestein became the title sponsor of the race. By signing this partnership with Apollo Tires Ltd, owner of the brand, the 20km of Paris became the Vredestein 20km of Paris. The partnership was concluded until 2025. Vredestein and the Paris 20km share common values, namely: the values of sport, social and environmental responsibility, innovation, as well as high performance. Field will also be a major partner of the race and has just revealed the t-shirts and pair for the 46th edition.
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