The e-Semi de Paris is the free e-race of the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris. The concept is to run 21 km with the partner of your choice between 6 and 10 September —the perfect opportunity to challenge a friend, a relative, your better half or a colleague from work. You can run together or separately, whenever suits you best. You just need to run a combined total of 21 km!
Registration for the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris 2024 reopens this Monday 12 June!
Attention you have only until July 02nd to register and to profit from the bibs with the best price before our summer closing.
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The first runners started the 21.1 km test from the Pont de Sully (Île Saint Louis) at 8 o'clock this morning. Over 46,000 athletes tackled this challenge, the first major running event of the 2023 season. The 31st edition yielded new records in both the men's and the women's races
The Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris gets the 2023 running season on the road • Over 46,000 runners on the start line .The Kenyans Roncer Kipkorir and Sheila Chepkurui set new records. Jimmy Gressier (third) becomes the third Frenchman ever to smash the symbolic 1-hour barrier. Ahmed Andaloussi and Nadege Monchalin crowned French disabled sports wheelchair champions. A distance that everyone can handle, with 42% of the athletes making their half marathon debut today. Women made up 37% of the field. The 2024 Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris will be held on 3 March registration opens on Wednesday, 8 March.
The elite race delivered on its promise, with a clash of titans among the favourites to win the event. It only took ten kilometres for the Kenyans Roncer Kipkorir and Josphat Chumo to open up a gap at the front with the Frenchman Jimmy Gressier. Another seven kilometres down the road, Roncer Kipkorir launched a decisive attack that left his two rivals in the dust. Roncer Kipkorir crossed the line first in a course record-breaking 59:38, beating Moses Kibet's previous best mark from 2021. His compatriot Josphat Chumo came in second in 59:55, while the Frenchman Jimmy Gressier finished on the bottom step of the podium in his first attempt over this distance. His time of 59:59 makes him the third Frenchman ever to smash the symbolic 1-hour barrier. The women's race also saw a new course record, as the Kenyan Sheila Chepkurui wrapped up the 21.1 km challenge in 1:06:01, scratching Pauline Njeri's time of 1:07:55 from 2012 from the record books. Her compatriot Marion Kibor was the runner-up in 1:06:45, followed by the Ethiopian Betelihem Yemer in 1:06:46. The top French runner, Anaïs Quemener, came in seventh in a time of 1:11:59.
The Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris doubled as the French disabled sports half marathon championships for the third year in a row. Ahmed Andaloussi, fifth in the Tokyo Paralympics paratriathlon race, proved strongest among the 23 disabled athletes (including 7 wheelchair racers) who entered the race and gave a barnstorming performance to win in 51:13 and become the French disabled sports wheelchair champion. Nadege Monchalin claimed the women's title in 1:16:22.
The field was treated to an amazing show in the iconic spots of eastern Paris. It started from Pont de Sully (Île Saint-Louis) and trotted down the quays of the Seine and the Bibliothèque François Mitterrand on its way to the Bois de Vincennes and its famous château. The runners then headed back to Paris via Avenue Daumesnil before pouring into the majestic Place de la Bastille, where a last-minute surge took them over the finish line!
The half marathon, the ideal distance for beginners, attracts more and more people every year. 42% of the field, including 48% of the women, entered their first 21.1 km contest today. Overall, female participation, now at 37%, has been on a constant rise for years —proof, if any were needed, that women love running every bit as much as men! Each runner has a different motivation. This unique adventure is far from insurmountable, not least because the race provides rookies with a treasure trove of tips, guides and training plans.
Marine: "The preparation and the race took me on an emotional roller-coaster! The atmosphere was fantastic and I'm really happy to have finished my first official half marathon in under two hours.
" Cyril: "It was a real challenge. I thought I'd come up short, but I made it to the finish! I ran with a friend, and I'm happy I shared this experience with him." PODIUM PLACE
The Kenyan Roncer Kipkorir took the 31st Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris in 59:38 —a new record in the men's race, beating the previous best mark of 59:42, established by his countryman Moses Kibet in 2021.
Jimmy Gressier clocked a time of 59:55 to finish third overall as the top French finisher.
Another Kenyan, Sheila Chepkurui, also set a new record of 1:06:01 as she romped to victory in the women's race of the 2023 Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris. The previous record was held by Pauline Njeri, who ran a time of 1:07:55 in 2012.
Only a few hours left before you are on the starting line! Are you ready? To be serene tomorrow, here is a checklist to not forget anything:
Your race number with your safety pins
You can now pick up your race number, a key stage in the lead-up to the race, in the Grande Halle of La Villette! Come and retrieve your ticket to the half marathon today (from 10 am to 8 pm) or tomorrow (from 10 am to 7 pm). Remember to bring your notification, ID and your medical certificate, if it hasn't been validated yet!
Again this year, the race number retrieval village boasts a programme packed with a wide range of activities.
The village will be set up in the heart of the great hall of La Villette and is an opportunity to kick back and relax before the big day, with valuable information, expert advice and loads of fun!
Questions galore in the run-up to the event?
We've put together a series of videos with everything you need to know about your experience in Paris. How to pick up your bib, the course, a start map, left luggage information… You'll find it all there!
Your supporters can follow you in real time throughout the 21 km race from the roadside or the comfort of their homes thanks to our Live Tracking.
They can follow you step by step using the official app or the site.
Participants have to sign up in order to share their real-time progression automatically. Anyone can search for runners, with various features available:
A fabulous opportunity to really feel the support you need and hit your goals!
Remind them to download the app for Android or iOS.
In order to facilitate your trip, we inform you that construction are in progress ont the line C of the RER. There will be not train coming from Saint-Quentin en Yvelines and from Versailles Château Rive Gauche on March 5th. Please find all the informations regarding the construction below.
Final countdown to the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris, scheduled for Sunday, 5th March. The celebrations get under way with the village in the Great Hall de La Villette on 3rd and 4th March. A course around the east of Paris with a spectacular finish on Place de la Bastille. Music entertainment areas all along the course to energise the runners. French disabled sports championships: 4 French championship titles on the line
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The Great Hall of La Villette will host the race village again this year. Located in the heart of a modern district, it will be the place to be in the run-up to the race, both for the participants, who will head there to retrieve their bibs, and for everyone who loves running. 20 or so exhibitors and partners will be on hand to give useful tips to people who live and breathe running.
The French Athletics Federation will present the course a number of times from the activities podium.
Visitors will also enjoy a well-being, sport and health moment at the Harmonie Mutuelle stand, with a talking wall, a selfie booth, health experts and an introduction to disabled sports.
A "My First Half Marathon" stand will assuage the last remaining doubts of the first-timers, with running experts on duty to give them advice and answer their questions.
The new Harmonie Mutuelle Semi-Paris collection will be on display at the adidas stand, where visitors will get to test and even customise products. A unique pre-race experience!
The village is also an opportunity for the friends and family of the entrants to create banners to show their support for the runners. The "Fans Corner" will be a hotbed of creativity!
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT TO CHEER ON EVERY RUNNER
When the big day comes, spectators will turn out in force to spur on the entire field. There will also be dozens of bands and dance troupes to set the tune to their strides and the tempo for the race.
As a last-minute boost to bring the runners home, Hyundai will be running a "Favourite Music" attraction at km 19.5!
FRENCH DISABLED SPORT HALF MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris will double as the French disabled sports half marathon championships for the third year in a row, with a record-breaking 24 athletes on the start list! There will be four French championship titles up for grabs: men's wheelchair, women's wheelchair, men's standing and women's standing races.
FOLLOW THE RACE
Social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) are a great way of following the race from the heart of the peloton (@semideparis and #SemiParis).
The app, available from the Google Play Store and Apple Store, lets spectators follow the race and track their favourite runners live.
Jimmy Gressier is targeting the top prize in his first half marathon, where he will be leading a large French host that also features athletes such as Florian Carvalho, Hassan Chahdi and Mehdi Frère, eager to snatch the win from the Kenyan favourites.
The French runner Marjolaine Nicolas will attempt to beat her personal best (1:14:24). 25 athletes on the start line of the French disabled sports half marathon championship.
Come Sunday, 5 March, a certain first-timer will find it hard not to be the centre of attention at the start of the race on Pont de Sully. A first-timer over this distance, that is to say, because he has an impressive list of achievements in track, road and cross-country running. The 25-year-old Frenchman Jimmy Gressier is ready to take his first shot at a half marathon. "I felt like branching out over the winter", explains the man from Boulogne-sur-Mer from his training camp in Kenya. "Gearing up for a half marathon is not that different from preparing for a 10K. It's still rather short. I don't think I'm ready for a marathon yet, so this was the obvious choice." Boasting a 10K personal best of 27:40, set in the Spanish city of Valencia last January, the athlete from northern France, a bronze medallist at the 2021 European Cross Country Championships and three-time European U23 Cross Country champion, is a legitimate contender for the top spot. He has a clear goal. "To win", he blurts out without hesitation. "I don't have a specific time in mind. You need to be cautious and not get carried away at the beginning. I've tweaked my training and increased my weekly mileage, but I'm sticking to the build-up plans for a 10K or crosscountry race."
Mehdi Frère, the third fastest Frenchman over this distance, with 1:00:32 (Valencia, October 2022), is also on the start list. Also at a training camp in Kenya, he is reluctant to show his cards going into the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris, an important step in his preparation. With Florian Carvalho (PB: 1:00:58), Hassan Chahdi (1:01:21), Benjamin Choquert (1:01:32) and Yoann Kowal (1:02:17), France has several athletes with a real shot at loosening Africa's long-time grip on the race (Kenya swept the podium in 2022, with Boniface Kibiwott first in 1:00:52). "I'm really looking forward to it because it will be my first race of the year", says Hassan Chahdi. "The Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris will be part of my preparation for a marathon, probably for Boston, but it all fits together. I want to set a strong time. I even hope to finish close to my record (1:01:21). I have fond memories of Paris because I ran my first half marathon there in 2015 in a solid 1:01:42. And it's good to show my face in Paris with just over a year to go until the Olympics." The French contingent are likely to vie for victory with the Kenyans Roncer Kipkorir (59:38 in Lille in 2022), Collins Koros (1:00:01 in December 2021), Edwin Yator (1:00:43) and Wesley Kimutai (1:00:45).
In the women's race, the battle to succeed Nigsti Haftu (ETH), who outsprinted Joyce Tele (KEN) for the win in 1:07:37 last year, will probably come down to a set-piece battle between Kenyans and Ethiopians. With a record of 1:04:36 set in February 2022 and an excellent time of 2:17:29 set in Valencia in December, the Kenyan Sheia Chepkurui is the favourite to win the race. Expect Angela Tanui (KEN), the victor of the Amsterdam Marathon last September; Magdalyne Masai (KEN); the young (20 years) Betelihem Afenigus Yemer (ETH, runner-up in the Marseille-Cassis Classique Internationale); and Vivian Melly (KEN), all of them with PBs under 1:09:00, to light up the race. French fans will keep a watchful eye on Marjolaine Nicolas, now representing the Entente Athlétique du Pays de Brocéliande. The 30-year-old Breton has been in stellar form these last few months, including a 2:33:13 marathon in Valencia on 4 December. "I'll just give it my best", says a guarded Marjolaine, who works as a general practitioner in the area of Rennes. "Running is not and will not be my job. I love my job. I just try to give it my best when I run." The Frenchwoman's personal best in a half marathon is 1:14:23, which she set at Tout Rennes Court last October. "I'd like to beat that record", confesses Marjolaine. "It's not out of the question because the course in Rennes isn't flat and has cobblestones. I also have fantastic memories of the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris, which had a gorgeous course [fifteenth overall and second French runner last year, in 2:35:43]". The French clan will also be watching Léa Navarro with bated breath. Her personal best over this distance has been 1:19:06 since April 2022.
The Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris will also be hosting the French disabled sports half marathon championship. "ASO, the organiser of the event, and the French Disabled Sports Federation are now bound by an agreement", stresses Renaud Vadant, from the disabled athletics committee. "It's a fantastic opportunity for our athletes. The star-studded field means our athletes are in for a gripping sporting competition. Coming a year and a half before the Paralympics, this event is also a chance for some to discover all the hospitality aspects —accommodation, transportation, and so on. The race also occupies an ideal slot on the calendar for those who are building up to the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris or trying to qualify for the Paralympics." The field continues to grow, now with 25 athletes on the start line.
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The first runners started the 30th edition of the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris from the Pont de Sully (Île Saint Louis) at 8 o'clock this morning. The first major event of the 2022 running season brought athletes together for a shared experience and a 21.1 km challenge. Kenyan Boniface Kibiwott claimed the men's race, while Ethiopian Nigsti Haftu emerged victorious from the women's one.
WINNERS OF THE DAY
The men ran a tactical race as the favourites stuck together in the first part of the race. 8 kilometres into the course, Kenyan Boniface Kibiwott upped the pace before going solo in the final 5 kilometres and crossing the finish line in first place with a time of 1:00:52. Vincent Yegon, second in 1:01:18, and Benard Kimelli, third in 1:01:23, locked up the podium for Kenya. Benjamin Choquert, seventh with 1:03:38, was the top-ranked French runner.
In contrast, the women's race came down to a sprint. Ethiopian Nigsti Haftu took the spoils in 1:07:37, beating Kenyan Joyce Tele, in the same time. Another Kenyan, Brillian Kipkoech, posted a time of 1:09:18 to claim the bottom step of the podium.
Frenchwoman Margaux Sieracki came in sixth in 1:11:01 in her half marathon debut.
Thanks to Harmonie Mutuelle, the last runners were feted just like the winners of the race, with a special celebration, for the first time in the history of the Semi de Paris.
FRENCH DISABLED SPORT HALF MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris doubled as the French disabled sports half marathon championships for the second year in a row.
Damien Appere (FRA) proved strongest among the 38 disabled athletes (including 6 wheelchair racers) who entered the race and gave a barnstorming performance to win in 1:01:54 and become the French disabled sports champion.
In the women's race, Mangeierasi Murugan is the new French disabled sports champion after prevailing with a time of 2:00:21.
AN URBAN AND NATURAL COURSE
The course was a real treat for the runners, who feasted their eyes on the iconic places of the French capital. After Île Saint-Louis, Rue de Rivoli and Paris City Hall came the quays of the Seine and the Bibliothèque François-Mitterrand before crossing the Bois de Vincennes, with its famous château, and finishing in the heart of the historic Place de la Bastille with much pomp and circumstance.
A CELEBRATION OF RUNNING
Almost two thirds of the 40,000-strong field of the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris were tackling a half marathon for the first time, filling the event with a very upbeat atmosphere! From battle-heartened veterans to rookies, they were all there to have a blast. This year, women made up over a third of the field (36%).
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Only a few hours remain before you take to the start-line! Ready? For the smoothest experience possible, here’s a checklist to tick off:
You can now pick up your race number, a key stage in the lead-up to the race, Paris Event Center, of La Villette! Come and retrieve your ticket to the half marathon today (from 10 am to 8 pm) or tomorrow (from 10 am to 7 pm). Remember to bring your notification, ID, covid certificate and your medical certificate, if it hasn't been validated yet!
Again this year, the race number retrieval village boasts a programme packed with a wide range of activities.
The village will be set up in the heart of the great hall of La Villette and is an opportunity to kick back and relax before the big day, with valuable information, expert advice and loads of fun!
Your supporters can follow you in real time throughout the 21 km race from the roadside or the comfort of their homes thanks to our Live Tracking.
They can follow you step by step using either the official app or the site.
Participants have to sign up in order to share their real-time progression automatically. Anyone can search for runners, with various features available:
start list;
real-time location of each runner on the map;
classification of each category, available as soon as the Elite runners have finished the race;
sharing and supporting on Twitter; and
activation of a "Finisher" badge when participants cross the line with details on their results.
A fabulous opportunity to really feel the support you need and hit your goals!
Remind them to download the app for Android or iOS.
If they say so... I don't know what more you need.
Every information you need regarding the race number collection are now online. Find the address, time schedule and mandatory documents HERE :
https://www.harmoniemutuellesemideparis.com/en/practical-information/race-number-collection
September 5 marked the return of running in the capital with the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris.
From Pont de Sully to the Bois de Vincennes and Place de la Bastille, the streets of Paris will be your oyster on 6 March.
In the meantime, learn the ins and outs of the course to turbocharge your preparation for the challenge.
The only risk you take in registering is that you will want to come back every year!
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Take advantage of an attractive rate of €49 and jump to this Parisian adventure (within the limit of the first 6 000 bibs).
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Now all you have to do is savour and celebrate this wonderful achievement. You deserve it. See you again in March 2022!
Running was the talk of the town again in Paris on Sunday 5 September, as runners basked in the summer sun and the ideal weather for running. The 29th edition of the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris got under way on the Pont de Sully (Île Saint-Louis) after a hiatus of over a year. The first big event of the late-summer season marked the return of competitive running in France, bringing athletes together to share experiences and tackle the 21.1 km challenge.
Key points:
Kenya's Moses Kibet and Hillary Kipkoech spent the entire Elite men's race locked in a clash of titans, eventually crossing the finish line in the new area in Place de la Bastille with a razor-thin difference of two seconds.
Kibet's winning time of 59′42″ was good enough to topple fellow Kenyan Stanley Biwott from the top of the record board of the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris, where he had sat since winning the 2012 edition in 59′44″.
The top French entrant, Florian Carvalho, surged in the closing moments to finish fourth in 1 h 05′04″, his best time so far this season.
Meanwhile, Betty Lempus emerged victorious from the Elite women's race with a time of 1 h 05′46″, beating Jackline Chepngeno (KEN) by 4 minutes after going it alone in the final part of the half marathon. Her first win in the event also catapulted her to the top of the record board, unseating another Kenyan, Pauline Njeri, who clocked a time of 1 h 07′55″ in 2012.
The French runner Laurie Sicot also produced an impressive performance to claim the bottom step of the podium with a time of 1 h 23′41″.
Launch of an official disabled sports race
For the first time, the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris doubled as the French disabled sports half marathon championship. Participation was open to all disabled athletes over the age of 20 who hold a French Disabled Sports Federation licence for the 2021–2022 season.
The winner of the men's wheelchair race, Abdelfattah El Hyate, was crowned French champion and claimed the first of the series of three road race trophies on the line in autumn 2021: the half marathon, the 10K (Lyon) and the marathon (Paris).
The first big running event of the late summer
Over a third of the 20,000-strong field was tackling a half marathon for the first time, filling the event with a festive atmosphere. Its relatively short length appeals to all sorts of runners, from battle-heartened veterans to rookies. Some are here to hit a certain target, others are pursuing a challenge, but everyone is here to have fun.
The Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris rolls out the red carpet for disabled athletes. Standing disabled athletes get going from the start boxes corresponding to their target times and may run together with a guide, if necessary. A specific start box is set up for wheelchair athletes, enabling them to get going first and streamlining their start.
Quotes from runners jumping for joy:
Sylvia and Xavier: "We decided to run together for fun. It makes it more enjoyable, we entertain one another and set small challenges for each other. We run together, we train together, we work together… and so much more."
Laetitia: "Having fun, pushing the limits and enjoying the moment."
Xavier: "What a feeling, it was amazing! Especially when the crowds went wild in the final kilometre! I dashed across the line at over 21.8 km/h. Not bad, huh? I achieved my goal of breaking the 2-hour barrier and got a great reward at the end: this medal."
Dorothée: "I did it, I signed up, I ran and I finished! It took me 2 h 24′ to finish the Paris Half Marathon in the sun. I'm really proud."
Nuno Filipe: "Kudos to all the people who put on performances along the course of this beautiful race and those who turned out in force to cheer on the runners."
Heremoana: "I could feel the fantastic atmosphere from my window this morning. I really liked the cheer and the cries of joy of the #semimarathondeparis2021."
A course leading up to Place de la Bastille
The course took the participants on a tour of the most popular neighbourhoods of eastern Paris, sandwiched between the city and nature. From the tarmac of the Île Saint-Louis to the green lung of the Bois de Vincennes and its château, the half marathon runners feasted their eyes on many of the French capital's iconic monuments. The newly renovated Place de la Bastille was the beating heart of the 2021 edition, giving runners the chance to pound its cobblestones as they went under the finish arch for the first time since the creation of the race in 1993.
A safe 29th edition
The Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris teams would like to thank all the participants, companions, volunteers, partners and stakeholders involved in this iconic race for helping to make the event a success and observing the preventative measures in place. Our coordination with the City of Paris and the prefectural authorities and the call for everyone to act responsibly allowed us to get the show back on the road in optimal conditions.
The next edition is scheduled for 6 March 2022. Registration opens on 8 September.
Only a few hours remain before you take to the start-line! Ready?
For the smoothest experience possible, here’s a checklist to tick off:
Have a good race everyone!
It will be a bright and hot day. Light clothes are an absolute must. Shorts and a T-shirt or tank top would be the ideal choice. You can also wear a cap.
There will be water points for you to freshen up before the refreshment stations. Remember to stay hydrated!
See you on Sunday! Enjoy the race, everyone!
You can now pick up your race number, a key stage in the lead-up to the race, Paris Event Center, of La Villette! Come and retrieve your ticket to the half marathon today (from 10 am to 8 pm) or tomorrow (from 10 am to 7 pm). Remember to bring your notification, ID, covid certificate and your medical certificate, if it hasn't been validated yet!
To have one fewer thing to worry about at the start of the race, get your pass sanitaire COVID certificate validated when you come to pick up your race number on Sunday. You'll get a wristband that'll save you the hassle of having to run 21 km with your phone!
Your supporters can follow you in real time throughout the 21 km race from the roadside or the comfort of their homes thanks to our Live Tracking.
They can follow you step by step using either the official app or the site.
Participants have to sign up in order to share their real-time progression automatically. Anyone can search for runners, with various features available:
start list;
real-time location of each runner on the map;
classification of each category, available as soon as the Elite runners have finished the race;
sharing and supporting on Twitter; and
activation of a "Finisher" badge when participants cross the line with details on their results.
A fabulous opportunity to really feel the support you need and hit your goals!
Remind them to download the app for Android or iOS.
Again this year, the race number retrieval village boasts a programme packed with a wide range of activities.
The village will be set up in the heart of the great hall of La Villette and is an opportunity to kick back and relax before the big day, with valuable information, expert advice and loads of fun!
Picking up your race number is a big milestone in the run-up to your Parisian experience. Be smart —check the latest information and our table of expected wait times to optimise your experience at the Paris Event Center in La Villette.
No certificate, no Semi!
You've still got time until 29 August to submit your medical certificate or French Athletics Federation licence online. It must have been issued within the last year and contain the text "no contraindication for competitive running". This will make it easier to retrieve your race number when you come to the Semi Village!
Following government announcements, the use of the “health pass” has been extended from 21 July to events with more than 50 people.
In light of the information provided to date, regarding your participation in the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris 2021, you will have to present a valid health pass to participate in the event. The pass must prove one of the three following items:
Please note that these elements may change, following the gouvernment requirements. We will keep you informed.
While waiting for the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris, rest assured that we are taking all the necessary precautions to ensure that the race is held in complete safety and in strict compliance with the latest public health guidelines.
The Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris organisational team.
In celebration of Bastille Day, we are pleased to announce the new course of the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris. In 2021, the race will take place near the Place de la Bastille. Starting from the Ile Saint-Louis, you will run through the heart of the capital to finish on a high note at this historical location. Will we be seeing you on 5 September?
The free official Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris app for iOS and Android is back with tonnes of features!
It has everything you need to crush the half marathon, from training plans and guides, motivational challenges and awesome rewards to the ability to compare your detailed log with those of your running companions. We are bringing out the big guns from the start with the first Harmonie Mutuelle challenge, with a "Best of Exception" Wonderbox up for grabs!
You only have until tomorrow to benefit from the 1st rate when you register with Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris, don't wait any longer!
Registration for the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris is now open! Wrap up the summer season with a challenge on 5 September 2021.
We all ran together in the biggest e-race in France: what a team we are! We hope you had fun hitting your goal of running 21 km together with your teammate. Your next challenge is coming up on 5 September, when we'll wrap up the summer season in the streets of the French capital. We hope to see you and your teammate there! We've put together an unprecedented series of events to go along with the Semi at the end of the summer.
Hurry up and claim your place for Saturday onwards e-semi :
Sign-ups close on Friday 5th March at 6PM for those wanting to run on Saturday from 6AM
Sign-ups close on Saturday 6th March at 6PM for those wanting to run on Sunday from 6AM
Have a good race!
Download here your bib for the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris Connecté, print it, fill in your information: name of your team, first name of the 2 competitors and the distance you will race! Tie your bib to your racing suit and there you go, you are ready to race!
Prizes will be up for grabs:
The Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris has a challenge for you to prepare for 5 September 2021!
We cannot wait to see you again in the streets of Paris for an end of summer half-marathon! We have decided to shift the date to maximise the chances of running together.
Official signups open in Spring 2021!
In collaboration with the Ville de Paris, it has been decided that it would be preferable to cancel the 2020 edition of the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris, having tried everything to maintain the event after being forced to postpone on the eve of the originally scheduled date in March.
Following consultation with competitors, it became clear that very few would be able to make themselves available for the 18th October. With the event partners, we share the disappointment of those that were passionate about taking to the streets of eastern Paris and who had sacrificed much of their time in preparing.
For 2021, we are dedicated to putting on a Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris that is even more fun and festive as we celebrate being able to run together again.
The competitors signed up for this year are, if they wish, also signed up for the 2021 edition. If not, they will benefit from a voucher, the value of which being equal to however much they spent on the bib and extra options or a reimbursement after a period of 18 months.
Thanking all of the competitors and involved parties, ourselves, the partners and the Ville de Paris will see you in 2021 for the next edition of the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris.
After a long few months in lockdown, we sincerely hope that all is well with you and those close to you and that you’ve been able to begin readjusting to normality. With a bit of luck, you will have been able to do some sort of physical activity each week during the lockdown. We don’t know about you but we can’t wait for everything to go back to normal so we can put our fruits of our training to the test in a timed course.
As you know, the COVID-19 public health crisis has profoundly impacted sport, on an amateur and professional level. A.S.O. hasn’t been able to organise a public event since the beginning of March. Within this context, on the 7th May, the French Council of Ministers voted for a resolution detailing how we can respond to questions concerning the cancellation of our events. It means that up until the 15th September 2020, we are able to offer you a voucher for a similar event that will be valid for 18 months instead of an immediate refund.
This means that following the cancellation of the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris on the initial date of 1st March, you will benefit from a voucher with a value equivalent to what you spent on the bib and additional options. You can use this voucher to sign up for more A.S.O. events over a period of 18 months, after which, any unspent funds on the voucher will be refunded to you.
We are currently working very hard to put these vouchers in place for the large number of riders/runners who had been preparing for our events over the last few months. In mid-July, you’ll receive an email specifying the value of your voucher and the practical information on how to claim etc. We regret any inconvenience caused by this exceptional situation and we thank you for your understanding.
In the meantime, we wish you all the best and we can’t wait to see you, even if our priority remains the health of everyone.
We hope to see you soon!
As part of its fight against the spread of the Coronavirus, the French government has taken the decision today to cancel all events that bring several thousand people together. As a result, the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris, which should have taken place tomorrow Sunday March 1st, will unfortunately not be held.
The preparation needed for such an event by the participants who set out to take part should not be lost, however. This is why the organisers and the Paris City Council have jointly decided to postpone the 2020 edition of the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris to a later date. As soon as circumstances permit, the organising teams of Amaury Sport Organisation and the services of the Paris City Council will mobilise to suggest a possible replacement date to the 44,000 people entered for the event.
The organisation will also mobilise itself so that all the fresh food ordered for the event -especially fruit- should be quickly distributed to charitable associations.
The organisers and the Paris City Council would like to thank their partners and all the volunteers who planned to participate in the event, and they hope to see them again very soon.
Only a few hours left before you line up at the start! Are you ready? To have peace of mind tomorrow, here’s a small checklist so you don’t forget anything:
Your Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris challenge is just around the corner. Keep in mind that the location maps for the start/finish area and the start times for each wave have already been posted. Enjoy the race!
You can now pick up your race number, a key stage in the lead-up to the race, from the Great Hall of La Villette! Come and retrieve your ticket to the half marathon today (from 10 am to 8 pm) or tomorrow (from 10 am to 7 pm). Remember to bring your notification, ID and your medical certificate, if it hasn't been validated yet!
Your supporters can follow you in real time throughout the 21 km race from the roadside or the comfort of their homes thanks to our Live Tracking.
They can follow you step by step using either the official app or the site.
Participants have to sign up in order to share their real-time progression automatically. Anyone can search for runners, with various features available:
A fabulous opportunity to really feel the support you need and hit your goals!
Remind them to download the app for Android or iOS.
Again this year, the race number retrieval village boasts a programme packed with a wide range of activities. The village will be set up in the heart of the great hall of La Villette and is an opportunity to kick back and relax before the big day, with valuable information, expert advice and loads of fun!
Retrieving your race number is one of the highlights of this big experience in Paris. Be smart and check out the latest information as well as the times when we expect more people to be there to make sure you don't waste a single minute in the great hall of La Villette.
Our left-luggage service has also undergone a makeover in 2020! This time round, you'll find it at station F, near the start area. The sole entrance will be from Boulevard Vincent Auriol. Our teams will be there from 7:30 am.
For the first time in 28 editions of the race, the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris will be hosting the French disabled sports half marathon championship. There will be a stellar field on the start line in Paris, including the no. 1 French runner!
You will be 44.000 on the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris 2020's start line !
We look forward to seing you there !
You've still got a few days left to sign up for €62 before the fee goes up to €65 at midnight on Friday 31 January. Whatever your goals are, sign up straight away and become part of the biggest half marathon in France!
The official Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris application has been revamped, boasts loads of features, is free of charge and is available iOS and Android!
What does it offer? Everything you need to complete your half-marathon in the best conditions: training plans and guides, motivating challenges and great prizes, without forgetting your detailed tracking so that you can compare yourself to your running mates. Get a starter with two great challenges GARMIN and ADIDAS!
From Monday 16 December to Tuesday 31 December (inclusive), take advantage of a discount on the purchase of two race entries for the 2020 Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris. What better way to convince your best friend, brother, sister or work colleague to join you on the start line?
How to use this special offer?
1/ Click on the “Buy Now” button below and you will be directed to this special offer on the timeto.com website.
2/ Fill in your details and confirm your registration and the purchase of two race entries.
N.B.: Few days after the end of this promotional offer, you will receive an email with the registration link to send to the recipient of the second race entry.
From Austerlitz to the BNF François Mitterrand, take advantage of a nice run in the heart of the capital to accomplish your own challenge! On March 1st, more than 40,000 of you will be « running the streets » of Paris. Why not you?
FLASH SALE – From Monday 25 November to Wednesday 04 December (inclusive), take advantage of a discount on the purchase of two race entries for the 2020 Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris. What better way to convince your best friend, brother, sister or work colleague to join you on the start line?
How to use this special offer?
1/ Click on the “Buy Now” button below and you will be directed to this special offer on the timeto.com website.
2/ Fill in your details and confirm your registration and the purchase of two race entries.
N.B.: Few days after this promotional offer, you will receive an email with the registration link to send to the recipient of the second race entry.
The Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris would not be nearly as meaningful if it weren’t for the involvement of you, athletes with disabilities. Our promise to you is that it will be an inclusive race open to all athletes. Whether you are in a racing wheelchair or a standard wheelchair, running or in a joelette, the streets of Paris will belong to you too on 1 March 2020!
You still have a few days to take advantage of the €58 rate before the price change to €62 on Thursday 31 October at midnight. Whatever your challenge, register now to join the pack of France’s biggest half-marathon!
Take advantage of an attractive rate of €49 and jump to this Parisian adventure (within the limit of the first 4 000 bibs).
Join the peloton of the biggest French half marathon!
Where will you be on 1st March 2020 when the biggest half marathon of France will start?
The registrations for the 28th edition will open on September, Wednesday 1st at 12am on time to.
In the meantime, you can pre-register to receive an excluxive offer just before the offical opening of registrations.
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A fierce battle raged on among the elite runners on the start line of the 27th edition of the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris… but it was none other than the big favourite, Eritrea's Hiskel Tewelde, who emerged victorious with a time of 1 h 04′20″. Ethiopia's Derara Hurisa and Frenchman Florian Carvalho rounded out the podium.
No surprises in the women's race either, with Nancy Kiprop posting a time of 1 h 09′12″ to beat fellow Kenyan Lydia Mathati and Frenchwoman Clémence Calvin.
Key points:
34,215 runners went under the starting arch, set up on Quai d'Austerlitz, near the Cité de la Mode et du Design, for the first time. They had the privilege of sharing the starting areas with a host of stars, including three-time 3000 m steeplechase Olympic medallist Mahiedine Mekhissi, as well as Frenchman Florian Carvalho, who finished eighth in the 10,000 metres at the 2018 European Championships, and fellow French runner Clémence Calvin, runner-up in the marathon at the same event.
In the men's race, Eritrea's Hiskel Tewelde, second in the 2018 Semi-Marathon de Lille and 17th in the 2016 half marathon world championships, dominated the race from A to Z. Even the wind failed to stop Tewelde from breaking away from the pack after 10 kilometres.
Tewelde took the race in a time of 1 h 04′20″, beating Ethiopia's Derara Hurisa, who clawed back some time to finish in 1 h 04′48″.
Florian Carvalho was the fastest French runner. The 2018 French 5000 m champion caught the third-placed athlete in the final kilometre and outsprinted him to take third place in a time of 1 h 05′47″.
Mahiedine Mekhissi finished in fifth place despite having to cope with a side stitch for much of the race.
In the women's category, Kenya's Nancy Kiprop and Lydia Mathati spent the entire race locked in a high-stakes duel. The intensity of their effort soon put clear daylight between them and the rest of the elite peloton.
French runner Clémence Calvin already trailed them by 150 m after 5 km. The leaders went through the 10 km point together in 32′10″. Nancy Kiprop went through the 15 km mark in 48′33″, 20 metres ahead of Lydia Mathati.
40-year-old Nancy Kiprop won her first Harmonie Mutuelle Semi-Marathon de Paris in a time of 1 h 09′12″, with fellow Kenyan Lydia Mathati coming second in a time of 1 h 09′25″. French runner Clémence Calvin posted a stellar performance to finish third in a time of 1 h 10′15″.
Clémence Calvin set a new French 5K road race record
The runner-up in the marathon at the 2018 European Championships, Clémence Calvin, started the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi-Marathon de Paris with her sights firmly set on the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris, which she will be racing in on 14 April to get her ticket for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Her outstanding shape also allowed her to set a new French 5K road race record of 16′25″. All in all, a wildly successful day for the 28-year-old, who finished the half marathon in third place (1 h 10′15″).
*Pending ratification by the Federation
There is still time to confirm what wave you’ll be in at the start of the race. You can also check how to get to the start of the race and avoid stress on Sunday morning!
Attention, NEW start location at QUAI D’AUSTERLITZ! Look at the map and the metro stations to get where you need to be.
If you have a bag to leave at the baggage drop off located on the Pont de Bercy, we recommend you make your way there by the Right Bank of the River Seine: use the Bercy stations (metro lines 6 & 14) and Gare de Lyon (metro lines 1 & 14 + RER A & D).
If you do not have a bag to leave, you will be able to access the staging area via the following stations:
Attention: the Quai de la Gare station will be closed Sunday 10 March.
Along the course, or warm at home, your dearests will be able to follow your steps thanks to the live tracker created.
To do so, two simple options; either through the internet or the official application.
Download now the official app for iOS or Android.
And for you, in running the half-marathon this Sunday, you can perhaps win a bib for the 2020 Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris! Try your luck in the connected app challenge!
A few hours left to register before the closing this Thursday 7th of March at 11.59pm.
Don’t hesitate and come to enjoy an unforgettable experience this Sunday on the biggest French Half marathon! We are waiting for you!
Stand ‘’my 1st half-marathon’’ with the experts, Fans corner to create encouragement signs, mini conferences, race-route presentations, photo booth, virtual reality, tips from coaches and nutritionists, yoga, shoe testing … there will be something for everyone!
Reminder village opening:
LA VILLETTE (Espace Charlie Parker) 211 Avenue Jean Jaurès, 75019 PARIS
Pick up your bib at the NEW village located at the Grande Halle de la Villette on Friday 8 March (10am - 8pm)* or Saturday 9 March (9am - 7pm)*. Make sure not to forget:
*modalities and specific times for companies, please contact your captain.
Be careful, no bibs will be distribute on Sunday morning, race day!
Do you still have a lot of questions? Where can you find us on the big day? At what time? And where can you cross the dozens of supporters who have come to cheer you on? Don’t worry, we have gathered all the essential information together in the Runner’s Guide.
It contains the opening times of the Village, tips to get to the site and everything you need to know about the routes so that you can serenely set off in the race.
There’s only one thing left to do: focus on your running and give it your all to get a great medal.
The Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris is the race of and for all runners.
Discover how Harmonie Mutuelle accompanies the biggest half-marathon in France and helps all runners to cross the finish line.
To save time and avoid any stress on the Village, but also to respect the environment, upload your medical certificate / licence to your time to account.
Upload your medical certificate
€14 off on the 2nd race bib
FLASH SALE VALENTINE’S DAY – From Monday 4 to Sunday 24 February (inclusive), take advantage of a discount on the purchase of two race entries for same race on the 2019 Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris. What better way to convince your honey, best friend, brother, sister or work colleague to join you on the start line?
How to use this special offer?
N.B.: You will receive on February the 14th (if you purchase before this date) or the 25th an email with the registration link to send to the recipient of the second race entry.
Discover the route you’ll be taking on the Big Day in the heart of Paris now!
This year, we are offering you a start and a finish within Paris to make coming to the event easier and improve your experience on the Big Day! With a start on the Quais d’Austerlitz and a finish on the Quais François Mauriac (in front of the Bibliothèque François Mitterrand), located at the foot of the metro and the RER, you no longer have an excuse for not coming!
After your race, you’ll be able to enjoy the many shops and terraces on the edge of the Seine or the nearby avenues of this magnificent renovated quarter of the 13th arrondissement.
Like for the previous editions, you’ll admire the capital’s many emblematic monuments: Bastille, Rue de Rivoli, Hôtel de Ville, Quais de Seine, the Bois de Vincennes and its Château, and Pont de Tolbiac.
FLASH SALE – From Friday 14 December to Monday 31 December (inclusive), take advantage of a discount on the purchase of two race entries for same race on the 2019 Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris. What better way to convince your best friend, brother, sister or work colleague to join you on the start line?
How to use this special offer?
N.B. : At the start of January, you will receive an email with the registration link to send to the recipient of the second race entry.
A discount on the purchase of two race entries
FLASH SALE – From Tuesday 20 November to Friday 30 November (inclusive), take advantage of a discount on the purchase of two race entries for the 2019 Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris. What better way to convince your best friend, brother, sister or work colleague to join you on the start line?
How to use this special offer?
N.B.: At the start of December, you will receive an email with the registration link to send to the recipient of the second race entry.
As soon as you are registered, download the official app, connect your usual tracking app (Fitbit, Strava, Garmin, RunKeeper, Polar), and you can:
Download the free app, available on the App Store or Android :
The registrations are now open on time to. What format should you choose?
For more information about your registration, click here.
You have already got an A.S.O. Challenges account?
Before your registration, you have to reset your password on the new registration platform time to.
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Discover the teaser of the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris 2019:
Where will you be on 10th March 2018 when the biggest half marathon of France will start?
The registrations for the 27th edition opening on September 21st on time to.
You have already got an A.S.O. Challenges account?
Before your registration, you have to reset your password on the new registration platform time to.
You haven't already go and A.S.O. Challenges account?
Register on the new registration platform time to.
Whether you’re an experienced sportsman or woman, or just do sport at the weekend, time to will help you to succeed in all your sporting challenges.
Still haven’t taken the leap and experienced a sports competition?
Keen to beat your record?
Wondering what your next sporting challenge will be?
Find your race on your smartphone, tablet or computer and register in a few clicks.
Medical certificate, parental consent form, proof of performance... With time to, you’ll soon be able to upload and validate all the essential documents for your participation!
And what about those who already have A.S.O. Challenges account?
When you login on the new time to platform for the first time, all you have to do is change your password.
Your race on the Fitbit Semi de Paris 2018 has been recorded by High Definition quality cameras along the track.
The cameras were located at the 10th km, 15th km, 20th km and of course at the finish line!
Click here and enter your name or race number to see the personalized video of your race.
If you are willing to get a memory of your race forever in HD for only 9.99 euros, click on the download video button within the video player! You will also have the opportunity to share your video via Facebook and Twitter.
The chilly, wet conditions failed to deter Evans Cheruiyot, who claimed the 26th edition of the Fitbit Semi de Paris ahead of fellow Kenyan Evans Kurui and Ethiopian Hailu Gizachew. Kenyan Antonina Kwambai won the women's race.
Congratulations to all of you who criss-crossed the streets and avenues to the east of the capital. Throughout the 21.1km, spurred on by the energy of East Paris, you surpassed yourself, demonstrating your amazing collective spirit.
Key points
The current 50 km walk world champion lit up the fireworks in the 1 h 35′ wave, running in the heart of a field that had to cope with the chilly Parisian winter and a drizzle that gave way to intermittent rain.
"This is the second year straight that I take part in the Fitbit Semi de Paris. This race is always fun and it has an amazing atmosphere… Everything went well, there were lots of people on the road, it was quite exhilarating. I brought people behind me, we caught quite a few runners, they were all stunned to see me walk, which I always find funny."
1. Evans CHERUIYOT (KEN) 1 h 01′25″
2. Evans KURUI (KEN) 1 h 02′42″
3. Hailu GIZACHEW (ETH) 1 h 02′47″
1. Antonina KWAMBAI (KEN) 1 h 08′06″
2. Zerfie LEMENEH (ETH) 1 h 08′11″
3. Pioline Wanjiku (KEN) 1 h 08′19″
Men: Stanley Biwott (KEN): 59′44″ (2012)
Women: Pauline Njeri (KEN): 1 h 07′55″ (2012)
The Fitbit Semi de Paris will set off on Sunday at 9am close to the esplanade of the Château de Vincennes.
Along the course, or warm at home, your dearests will be able to follow your steps thanks to the live tracker created for this edition.
To do so, two simple options; either through the internet or the official application.
The runner must register to automatically share his localisation at every kilometre of the race. Everyone can track up to 10 runners with different features:
Download now the official app for iOS or Android :
Further option, follow this link and in a few simple clicks, install the live tracker through internet.
Come and collect your race number
48 hours before the start, it’s time to come and collect your key item: your race number!
We look forward to seeing you at the Village du Parc Floral de Paris (Route de la Pyramide, 75012 Paris) at the following times:
Are you still wondering how to get there? It’s really easy:
Discover the competitor's guide
Registrations are now closed !
45.000 runners will be at the start of the 26th edition this sunday 4th of March.
Like every year, we look forwarding to seeing you at the Fitbit Semi de Paris Village from Friday 2nd to Saturday 3rd March 2018 to collect your race number and discover all the activities.
Here you go: there are just 10 more days to go before the start!
Do you still have a lot of questions? Where can you find us on the big day? At what time? And where can you cross the dozens of supporters who have come to cheer you on? Don’t worry, we have gathered all the essential information together in the Runner’s Guide.
It contains the opening times of the Village, tips to get to the site and everything you need to know about the routes so that you can serenely set off in the race.
There’s only one thing left to do: focus on your running and give it your all to get a great medal.
Find out the official application of the 2018 Fitbit Semi de Paris!
As soon as you are registered, download the official app, connect your usual tracking app (Fitbit, Strava...), and you can:
Download the free app, available on the App Store or Android :
We promise you’ll be running along and through the most mythical and symbolic places in East Paris: Quai d'Austerlitz, Bastille, Hôtel de Ville, Bercy, the Bois de Vincennes, the Pont de Bercy and the Pont de Sully. This will offer you an incredible view of the banks of the Seine, to cover the good 2 kilometres on the left bank! What a great opportunity!
Christhmas offer until Thursday 28th December
CHRISTHMAS OFFER - from Thursday 14th to Thursday 28th December inclusive, take advantage of a discount on the purchase of 2 race numbers for the Fitbit Semi de Paris. This should encourage your best friend, your brother, your sister or even your colleague to set off with you!
Only the purchaser’s personal information is required when the 2 race numbers are bought. You will receive two advantage codes for the race selected by email on January. Each of the beneficiaries must fill in his code directly on the race registration form on asochallenges.com.
We have the situation in hand to help you prepare France’s biggest Half-Marathon; click here to discover the training plan which corresponds to your objective!
2nd BONUS: All the Fitbit Semi de Paris entrants can take advantage of 3 free sessions at CMG Sports Club to put the finishing touches to their preparation.
Offer reserved for Fitbit 2018 entrants
You’ve registered for the 2018 Fitbit Semi de Paris?
Take advantage of 3 free sessions at CMG Sports Club to work on your interval training either cycling or on a connected treadmill, reinforce your legs during a Body Pump or a TRX session, or improve your suppleness thanks to yoga in one of our 23 clubs.
Paris awaits you on 4th March... It's The place to run!
21.097 km in the most beautiful city in the world: Hôtel de Ville, Place de la Bastille, Nation: Paris’s finest districts will be all yours for the occasion.
Guarantee your place now at the best rates!
Registrations on asochallenges.com
Where will you be on 4th March 2018 when the starting signal for the Fitbit Semi de Paris given?
Registrations opening on the 12th September.
Your race on the Fitbit Semi de Paris 2017 has been recorded by 15 High Definition quality cameras along the track.
The cameras were located at the 5th km, 10th km, 15th km, 20th km and of course at the finish line!
Click here and enter your name or race number to see the personalized video of your race.
If you are willing to get a memory of your race forever in HD for only 9.99 euros, click on the download video button within the video player! You will also have the opportunity to share your video via Facebook and Twitter.
New participation record: there were 38,800 of you at the start of the Fitbit Semi de Paris.
Congratulations to all of you who criss-crossed the streets and avenues to the east of the capital. Throughout the 21.1km, spurred on by the energy of East Paris, you surpassed yourself, demonstrating your amazing collective spirit.
Men: Stanley Biwott (KEN) : 59’44” (2012)
Women: Pauline Njeri (KEN) : 1:07’55” (2012)
The Fitbit Semi de Paris will set off on Sunday at 9am close to the esplanade of the Château de Vincennes.
It’s better to take the subway than any other means of transport to reach the start area. Take Line 1 and get off at Château de Vincennes.
The weather forecast is cold and gloomy. Wear waterproof clothing to protect you before the start as well as warm clothes-that you can leave at the left-luggage facility-to change into as soon as you have finished.
Verify the time you will set off (according to the starting area that you have been allocated) and enter your starting area at least 30 minutes before the start.
Run during the first kilometres at the pace you set yourself during your long training sessions. Make sure you spread your effort evenly throughout the race. We look forward to seeing you at the finish.
48 hours before the start, it’s time to come and collect your key item: your race number!
We look forward to seeing you at the Village du Parc Floral du Bois de Vincennes (Route de la Pyramide, 75012 Paris) at the following times:
Don’t forget your notification letter, your proof of identity and your medical certificate.
Are you still wondering how to get there? It’s really easy:
See you at the Fitbit Semi de Paris Village!
Participants in the Fitbit Semi de Paris will have the opportunity to run in the heart of Eastern Paris, take advantage of the magnificent avenues and go past Paris’s monuments and beautiful squares.
This obviously means that they must adopt a responsible attitude with regards to local residents, but also to the many people who are in charge of the cleanliness of the event, who collect the waste bins at the rear of the race and are actively involved in recycling the different materials.
The Fitbit Semi de Paris would like to adopt an exemplary approach to waste management.
Here you go: there are just 10 more days to go before the start! Do you still have a lot of questions? Where can you find us on the big day? At what time? And where can you cross the dozens of supporters who have come to cheer you on? Don’t worry, we have gathered all the essential information together in the Runner’s Guide. It contains the opening times of the Village, tips to get to the site and everything you need to know about the routes so that you can serenely set off in the race.
There’s only one thing left to do: focus on your running and give it your all to get a great medal
Yohann Diniz is a French athlete who specialises in race walking. Born on 1st January 1978 in Epernay, he is known as the triple European Champion, World silver medallist in the 50km race and world record holder for the 50km race. A Fitbit ambassador since June 2016, he is now one of the biggest names in French athletics and will be present at the Fitbit Semi de Paris on 5th March, before preparing for the 2017 World Championships in London.
Here are my top three recommendations for a successful race:
If you are using a Fitbit bracelet or watch, like me, you have everything you need to monitor your statistics on your wrist during the race: time, distance and heart rate. You can monitor and adjust your effort in real time, which is a great advantage.
A half-marathon is broken down into three main stages: the 7th kilometre, the 14th kilometre and the finish. At the first two stages a certain level of euphoria can set in because you can feel strong and want to accelerate. But keep this energy and the desire to move mountains reined in if you want to last beyond the 16th kilometre. This is the point where your mental strength takes over, enabling you to push beyond your limits and finish the course strongly and comfortably. The key word here is FRESHNESS: by saving your energy while following your own pace, you are most likely to finish within your target time and feeling good!
The new route has finally been revealed to you! We promise you’ll be running along and through the most mythical and symbolic places in East Paris: Quai d'Austerlitz, Bastille, Hôtel de Ville, Bercy, the Bois de Vincennes, etc. The new feature this year is that you’ll be able to cross the Pont de Bercy and the Pont de Sully, which will offer you an incredible view of the banks of the Seine, to cover the good 2 kilometres on the left bank! What a great opportunity!
Raise your eyes and enjoy the route!
The Fitbit Semi de Paris is taking place soon: have you run out of training ideas? Many new sessions are now available on the Fitbit Semi de Paris Training site, so there’s no excuse for not finding one that suits you!
Three types of training sessions are on offer:
INFORMATION AND REGISTRATIONS HERE
Join us to test your VO2 Max! We look forward to seeing you on Sunday 8th January at the Hippodrome in Auteuil!
Free registrations online for those who are signed up for the Fitbit Semi de Paris
Find out the official application of the 2017Fitbit Semi de Paris!
As soon as you are registered, download the official app, connect your usual tracking app (Fitbit, Strava...), and you can:
Paris awaits you on 5th March!
21.097 km in the most beautiful city in the world: Hôtel de Ville, Place de la Bastille, Nation: Paris’s finest districts will be all yours for the occasion.
Guarantee your place tomorrow at the best rates!
Registrations on asochallenges.com
Thanks to Indesit, your race on the Fitbit Semi de Paris 2016 has been recorded by 13 High Definition quality cameras along the track.
The cameras were located at avenue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine (5 km), avenue de Gravelle (15 km), route de la Pyramide (20 km) and of course at the finish line!
Click here and enter your name or race number to see the personalized video of your race.
If you are willing to get a memory of your race forever in HD, click on the download video button within the video player!
Once again you proved that running was a convivial sport, whether you were on your own or with friends. There had undoubtedly never been a warmer atmosphere in both the start and the finish area of the Fitbit Semi de Paris, with a historical number of women in the heart of the pack. And now it’s time to recover: you have really deserved it!
There had never been as many women at the start of the capital's half-marathon. Representing 36% of entrants (+2% versus 2015). Christelle Daunay, the current European marathon champion, commented on this figure with a smile: “I am thrilled. Women must continue competing and enjoy themselves while running.”
Christelle Daunay, who is the French record holder on the half-marathon distance (1:08:34), started her season on the Fitbit Semi de Paris. Already qualified for the Rio Olympics, she covered the 21.1km in 1:09:58. “I gave it my all and that's what counts," she said several seconds after crossing the finish line.
Were you lucky enough to cross Gebre? Haile Gebreselassie, the two-time Olympic 10,000m champion and former marathon world record holder (2:03:59), gave the starting signal of the Fitbit Semi de Paris. He was also present in the Village as well as at the finish line. The Ethiopian champion, who has now retired, was incredibly patient and readily allowed hundreds of competitors to take selfies with him all weekend long.
To follow your favorite runner, download the free official app!
The winner of 2 olympic medals & 4 times world champion Haile Gebrselassie will be at the Fitbit Semi de Paris village on saturday from 3am to 4am for a signing session!
Where can you find us on the big day? At what time? And where can you cross dozens of supporters who have come to cheer you on? Don’t worry, we have gathered all the essential information together in the Competitor's Guide. It contains the opening times of the Village, tips to get to the site and everything you need to know about the routes so that you can serenely set off in the race. 10 days before the competition, all you have to do is: focus on running!
Like every year, we look forwarding to seeing you at the Fitbit Semi de Paris Village from Friday 4th to Saturday 5th March 2016 to collect your race number. Our partners and more than 50 exhibitors will gather together in the Village in an environment which is completely devoted to running. There'll be no shortage of enjoyable things to do: you can buy some equipment, discover new products and new races, but also take advantage of the many activities that we have organised for you. Make sure you come with someone!
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Place:
Parc Floral du Bois de Vincennes
Route de la Pyramide,
75012 Paris
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To boost your preparation, the Fitbit Semi de Paris is offering you a fun and unique app which is free of charge. It works with your usual running app or GPS watch.
Thanks to this app, you can:
Connect your app and take up the Adidas #BoostParis challenge: Run at least 1 hour 15 minutes between 25th January and 3rd February. You can win technical clothing and Adidas shoes!
New name, new logo and new look!
Your half-marathon is being revamped and will now be called the Fitbit Semi de Paris. Fitbit, the leader in the field of connected health and fitness, is becoming the title sponsor of the biggest half-marathon in France to help you take up the challenge. D-45! On your marks, get set? Run!
Happy New Year!
See you in 57 days on the Semi-Marathon de Paris starting line!
You will be 47 000 to run on March, 6!
This year, the start time of the Semi-Marathon de Paris will be at 9am !
Until then, enjoy your preparation!
Registrations to the Semi de Paris 2016 open on 15th September 2015 at 8am.
Registrations open on 15th September 2015 at 8am on : www.asochallenges.com
To receive a reminder before registrations open, click here.
In the run-up to its 24th edition, the Semi de Paris has decided to give its website a makeover.
Discover our new website.
The race, registrations, practical information, advice, etc. All the information is there, all you have to do now is register and prepare yourself for your first 2016 challenge.
Registrations on www.asochallenges.com
