I've seen a few runners on the quai during my last visit. And even though I brought my running attire then, I was too tired to run in the morning from walking everywhere all day long the day before. In my next visit I plan to have a less rigid schedule where my only concern for the day would be where or what to eat for lunch and dinner.

Any runners here? What about organized run races? Know of a good one in June in Paris?

I'm hoping to go running a few times in Paris when I'm there in October. I've been trying to find suggestions of places to run,although not too successfully. It does seems the parks and places like the jardin de tuileries have paths you can run on.

These links might help to track down some races.

http://www.activeeurope.com/ and http://running.meetup.com/139/

I've heard that people run in the Luxembourg Gradens.

In March, I saw quite a number of runners in the Jardin de Tuileries. In fact, now that I think about it, that may be the only place I saw runners.

I've seen them in the Luxembourg Gardens. I would guess by their haircuts that they were police or military personnel. Occasionally, I have seen mixed groups of runners speaking English and assumed they were expats. This isn't to say that the French don't run, but I don't think I have ever seen runners on the streets. I would bet that the quais would be a good place and some of the parks in the more residential areas.

I saw some runners on the streets when we were there in November. However, that may have been their only mode of transport since the metro & busses were on strike and the traffic was horrific.

I've gone running on my last several visits to Paris - it's such a beautiful place to run!

My chief goals in running on vacation are (i) do something I enjoy (running); (ii) shake down the food remaining in my stomach so I can eat more & burn off a few of the calories; and (iii) see beautiful places at times of day when few others are out. Getting a heavy-duty workout is not a goal.

Our hotel is in the 6th, and I always run toward the Seine. I've run up and down it, but more often, I cross the Pont Neuf or another bridge, and run on Isle St. Louis and Isle de la Cite. One morning, the only people in front of Notre Dame were me and a little old guy sweeping up trash. I know others run up and down the quai, as far as the Eiffel Tower and back.

I have encountered a few other runners on my runs along the Seine, and I could tell they were French (or at least European) based on the type of shorts they were wearing. I'm a bit hesitant to run in the parks/gardens early in the day by myself, so I haven't done that in big cities (I'm a small female).

I think the Runner's World website has an article on running in Paris, for other ideas. Also check out runtheplanet.com, where people can post running routes. Also, you can use mapmyrun.com to plot a route of your own. On races in Paris, Runner's World has listings of international races; you could check there.

Enjoy!

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I copied a note about this jogging option a few years ago. I never did make it over there, but maybe someone knows about it (and whether it's safe all times of day). _____________________

Paris Promenade Plantée

One of the best places to go for a walk or morning jog is the Promenade Plantée, a 4.5km long elevated park built on a former raised railroad. It runs from Bastille up to Bois de Vincennes. (After passing Reuilly garden, it gets to the ground level.) The viaduct below has been completely renovated, each arch filled with large windows housing elegant art craft stores and workshops.
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But I must second what Lexma90 said. I take that same route: 6th to the river, through the Iles. If time allows I cross and go up the Touilleries, cross Pont Carousel, along the river, & back to 6th. I love to do this really early, before the city wakes up. Cafe workers hosing down the sidewalk and setting up their tables, always with a hearty "Bonjour". And the aromas wafting from the patisseries! I believe it's my favorite time in Paris.

Why does no one ever mention jogging in Champ de Mars? I would think it's safe.

Should be a pretty good run if one started at the bottom, ran up to the Trocadero, and back.

Yes I do run.
As a kid I absolutely hated running, and had fits and starts with it over the past 10 years. Then just 3 years ago I got the bug for it again and stuck to it, lost 38 pounds in the process (I didn't have to but I'm glad I did and I feel so different) and now can't do with out a couple of runs each week.
I am not a distance runner by any means - very recreational - but like doing quick 2, 3, 4, and 5Kms.

I pack my running gear and take it with me while traveling. Its light and convenient. I like to scope out a route (I like loops) and walk it before running in a new envronment so I'll know I'm on the right track and can enjoy what I'm passing instead of worrying if I should go left or right. I love running beside water. I typically like to run early in the morning, between 6.00am and 8.00am and take anywhere from 20 min to 45 mins. Its neat doing so in foreign cities and to watch the local going to work and the city waking up. Then a shower and off to breakfast with the day to enjoy ahead.

My favourite places for running so far have been Budapest - I have a nice loop along the Danube between and over the Freedom and Elizabeth bridges, and in Selcuk, Turkey where I ran twice from my hotel there there to Ephesus and back, about a 6KM run. I had a car at the time so I was able to measure the distance. It was fantastic starting at twilight, watching the sun rise and finishing with fresh plucked tangerines from the trees around my hotel.

Haven't run in Paris yet but hope to soon.

My husband is a marathoner and has run at the Champs de Mars whenever we've stayed in the 7e Arr't. On another trip, when we were staying near the Gare de Lyon, 12e, he ran along the Viaduc des Arts (Ave. Daumesnil).

Thanks for all the responses and links everyone. For some reason, I find it less exhausting to tour a city while running (covering a pretty good distance) than walking.

I ran while in London through Hyde Park and Knightsbridge while listening to the Beatle's Penny Lane. It was one of my most memorable running experiences. I'd like to do the same while in Paris this time to the tune of Charles Trenet's La Mer, or Amelie's theme song.

I'm going to check out the routes mentioned here on google maps. Thanks again!

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I played La Mer and some Edith Piaf. I've since created a playlist of the Three Tenors doing French favorites like La Vie en Rose, Rien de Rien (?) and Sous Le Ciel de Paris. I also found a few old French accordian tunes -- to remind me of the old fisherman on Pont St Louis .
Now I have a nice mix.

Do try to get out before daybreak at least one morning. It's quite magical with the monuments still softly lit as the early workers start their day.