Paris Virtual Race

Run the World. Experience Paris.

Your next adventure doesn't require a passport.

Welcome to the Paris Virtual Race, the first destination in our Race the World Series—a collection of virtual running and walking challenges inspired by incredible places around the globe.

From the Eiffel Tower and charming Parisian cafés to cobblestone streets and evenings along the Seine, Paris has inspired travelers, artists and dreamers for generations.

Now let the City of Light inspire your next finish line.

Choose your distance, complete your miles from anywhere in the world and earn a collectible Paris finisher medal celebrating one of the world's most iconic destinations.

Choose Your Distance:
1 Mile • 5K • 10K • Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) • Marathon (26.2 Miles)

🇫🇷 Collectible Paris finisher medal
🏃 Run, walk, jog or hike
🌎 Complete your race anywhere in the world
📅 Complete July 1–December 31, 2026
👟 Five distances to choose from
✈️ Race #1 in the Race the World Series
❤️ 15% of every registration is donated to World Central Kitchen

YOUR MILES. YOUR JOURNEY. PARIS.

Imagine the Eiffel Tower rising above the skyline.

A quiet café tucked along a Parisian street.

The Seine winding through the heart of the city.

Paris is a place synonymous with beauty, history, art, food and adventure.

You may be completing your miles thousands of miles away—but that's the fun of a virtual race.

Your neighborhood becomes your course.

Your local trail becomes your adventure.

And your finish line becomes another destination crossed off your Race the World journey.

No passport required. Just choose your distance and start exploring.

EARN THE PARIS FINISHER MEDAL

Complete your challenge and earn a beautiful Paris-themed finisher medal featuring iconic imagery inspired by the City of Light, including the Eiffel Tower and a special “City of Love” charm. 

Display it as a reminder of the miles you completed—and as the first destination in your growing Race the World medal collection.

Participants are already enjoying this series. One reviewer specifically praised the Paris medal as well-made and said they liked the concept of collecting destinations such as Paris, London and Rome. 

HOW DOES THE VIRTUAL RACE WORK?

1. CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE

Select your adventure:

1 Mile | 5K | 10K | 13.1 Miles | 26.2 Miles

2. COMPLETE YOUR MILES

Run, walk, jog or hike your chosen distance anytime between July 1 and December 31, 2026. 

Complete your challenge around your neighborhood, at a park, along a trail, at the gym, on a treadmill—or anywhere else your journey takes you.

3. TRAVEL AT YOUR OWN PACE

No flights to catch.

No crowded starting line.

No pressure to keep pace with anyone else.

Walk the entire distance, run for a personal record or simply use the challenge as motivation to get moving.

4. CELEBRATE YOUR DESTINATION

Reach your finish line and celebrate your virtual journey to Paris with your collectible finisher medal.

RUN, WALK OR HIKE — EVERYONE IS WELCOME

You don't have to be an experienced runner to Race the World.

Walkers and hikers are absolutely welcome!

The Paris Virtual Race is perfect for:

• Runners and walkers
• Travel lovers
• Paris enthusiasts
• France lovers
• Medal collectors
• First-time 5K participants
• People working toward a fitness goal
• Anyone with Paris on their bucket list
• Anyone who loves unique virtual challenges

Indoor and outdoor miles count, including treadmill miles.

One current participant even completed her Paris 5K walking inside a mall to escape the Florida summer heat—which is exactly the flexibility a virtual race gives you. 

Your race. Your pace. Your adventure.

RACE #1 IN THE RACE THE WORLD SERIES

Paris is where the journey begins.

The Paris Virtual Race is the first race in our Race the World Series, where each challenge celebrates a different destination around the globe. 

Continue your journey through destinations including Rome, London, Tokyo, New York City, Cairo, Rio de Janeiro, Sydney and Athens as you build a medal collection inspired by the world.

Explore the Race the World Series

How many destinations will you conquer?

Collect the medals. Explore the world. One mile at a time.

YOUR MILES HELP FEED PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD

Race the World isn't only about exploring new destinations.

Your miles can help make a difference around the world too.

15% of every Paris Virtual Race registration is donated to World Central Kitchen, helping support its work providing meals to communities affected by humanitarian and climate crises. The Paris listing confirms the 15% donation commitment. 

Learn more about World Central Kitchen

Through your registration, your virtual journey can have an impact far beyond your own finish line.

WHAT IS A VIRTUAL RACE?

A virtual race gives you the freedom to complete your challenge from virtually anywhere.

Run outside.

Walk your neighborhood.

Explore a trail.

Use a treadmill.

Walk laps around the mall.

Complete your challenge alone or invite friends and family to travel the virtual world with you.

There is no required starting location and no crowded race morning.

You choose the place. You choose the pace. You create the finish line.

SAVE 30% AS A VIP MEMBER

Planning to Race the World with us?

Join the Virtual Run Events VIP Membership Program for $5 per month and save 30% on your orders for as long as your membership remains active.

With destinations being added to the Race the World Series and new Virtual Run Events races added regularly, VIP membership can make sense for frequent participants and medal collectors.

Become a VIP Member & Save 30%

YOUR JOURNEY STARTS IN PARIS

You don't need a plane ticket.

You don't need a passport.

You don't even need to leave your neighborhood.

All you need is a finish line worth chasing.

Choose 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon and complete your Paris Virtual Race anytime through December 31, 2026. 

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

🌎 Race the World — One Mile at a Time.