See you on March 2, 2025 in Paris
After the Water Challenges and the Heroes’ Match, UNICEF France is launching its new sporting and solidarity event: the UNICEF 10 km.
See you on Sunday 2 mars 2025 at the Bois de Boulogne, in Paris, for the first edition of this committed race. All funds collected will finance our programs related to children’s nutrition.
Running for an essential cause: the right to nutrition
Across the world, food insecurity is breaking grim records. According to estimates, 200 million children under 5 live in severe food poverty and 1 in 4 children are in severe food poverty.
Concretely, this means that these children are deprived of healthy and nutritious meals even though they need them for their growth.
“We are currently facing the worst food and nutrition crisis in modern history.”
Ann Avril, Executive Director of UNICEF
Children who live in countries in conflict or regions devastated by the effects of climate change are particularly affected.
To deal with it, at UNICEF deploys nutrition programs in more than 130 countries, in order to prevent and treat all forms of malnutrition in children, adolescents, pregnant and breastfeeding women.
17 000 000
In 2023, thanks to the support of UNICEF, 17 million children will be treated for severe acute malnutrition.
100% of race profits donated to UNICEF
This race is part of the fight against child malnutrition on a global scale, and all all profits will be donated to UNICEF nutrition programs. By taking up this sporting and solidarity challenge, each runner contributes to supporting the action of UNICEF.
“By getting involved with UNICEF, participants do much more than run. They support a vital cause to give children the chance to grow up healthy.”
Ann Avril, Executive Director of UNICEF France
Influential personalities committed to our side
Among the 6,000 runners expected, personalities have already responded to put on their sneakers for the UNICEF 10 km. Among them, the doctor, columnist and author Marine Ltemporel, official sponsor of this first edition of the race.
“I am delighted to be the sponsor of this race for UNICEF. I defend the practice of physical activity for our physical and mental well-being. But above all, this race will be an opportunity to show solidarity for children around the world who live in precariousness and insecurity. These children need us to have a chance to grow and thrive.”
To date, other celebrities like Inès Vandamme, Ophélie Meunier, Yohan Durand, Benjamin Fall, Tom Villa, Estelle Denis and Claude Dartois have already responded to this solidarity challenge.
A second race dedicated to children
In parallel with the 10 km, free races specially dedicated to children (6-10 years old and 11-14 years old) will also be organized. Open to all upon registration, they will offer a unique moment of sharing for families and will raise awareness of issues related to nutrition and the beneficial effects of sport.
Practical information
Registrations are open on the official website 10km-unicef.fr.
Find all the information on the course, collecting bibs, and much more.
Throughout the day, the race village, located in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne, will vibrate to the rhythm of supportive, fun and festive activities. You will be able to collect your bibs from Friday February 28, 2025but also discover our partners’ stands, meet UNICEF volunteers, and inform you in more depth about the actions implemented by UNICEF around the world.
