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Cardio Challenge Heroes
Lace up your trainers for an invigorating challenge tucked away in the city's largest woodland escape. Whether you are aiming for a personal best on the clock or prefer a steady pace through the trees, the routes offer the perfect scenery to get your heart pumping. Round up your running crew and prepare for a rewarding day of outdoor energy.
Bois de Vincennes (Paris 12th)
About
The Cardio Challenge Heroes event takes place on Sunday, November 22, 2026, in the Bois de Vincennes, offering a variety of athletic challenges for the community. Whether you prefer the intensity of a timed race or the leisurely pace of a walk, you can choose between a 5km timed run, a 10km timed run, or a 5km walk suitable for strollers and children's bikes. The event location in the 12th arrondissement is wheelchair accessible, ensuring that everyone can join in the action on this day dedicated to fitness and outdoor movement.
Where and when?
November 22, 2026, in the Bois de Vincennes (12th arrondissement)
- 5km timed (from age 14)
- 5km walk (stroller and child bike friendly)
- 10km timed (from age 16)
Leading up to the race
I participate in collective training sessions throughout the year with the run club:
- September 1st, in the 10th arrondissement
- September 17th on the banks of the Seine
- September 19th in the Bois de Vincennes (12th arrondissement)
Our take on this event
On Sunday, November 22, 2026, the Cardio Challenge Heroes event arrives at the Bois de Vincennes, Porte Dorée, in the 12th arrondissement. Participants can sign up for the 5km timed race, open to those 14 and older, or the 10km timed race, for those aged 16 and up. Additionally, a 5km walk is available, welcoming families with strollers and children's bikes. The entire course is wheelchair accessible, making it an inclusive experience for all fitness enthusiasts. Attendance is subject to an entry fee and registration.
To prepare for the big day, the organization hosts collective training sessions throughout the year through its run club. These training opportunities are held on September 1 in the 10th arrondissement, September 17 along the banks of the Seine, and September 19 within the Bois de Vincennes. These sessions provide a perfect way to gear up for the challenge ahead.
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