Les 10 km Onatera Paris 17 accueillent Hugues Lavigne comme ambassadeur de leur 40e édition

Organized by the Mairie du 17e arrondissement de Paris, with the support of the Office du Mouvement Sportif du 17e and the club La Salésienne, the race attracts runners in search of a personal record as well as those simply looking to enjoy a convivial moment. And to blow out these 40 candles in style, the race welcomes a new ambassador who lacks neither breath… nor quick wit.

Known for his show Hyperactif, performed every Friday at the Théâtre du Marais in Paris, his tours across France, and his videos followed by thousands of fans on social media, Hugues Lavigne divides his time between theater stages and starting lines. Originally from Toulouse, he long divided his passion between rugby and running before taking the latter much more seriously upon arriving in Paris in 2018. His first official 10 km? A promising 42 min 36 s at only 18 years old. Since then, Hugues discovered a fondness for long distances and now has three marathons under his belt. With a sense of consistency that would make Swiss watchmakers dream: 4h15, 4h14, and 4h16.

His secret? He systematically breaks down at the 35th kilometer. At least he is consistent. At one meter eighty-eight and 90 kilos, he likes to remind people that he doesn't necessarily fit the classic profile of a long-distance runner. But as he says himself, appearances sometimes run slower than legs.

For this 40th edition, Hugues Lavigne officially becomes the ambassador of the 10 km Onatera Paris 17. A collaboration that makes complete sense since the 17th arrondissement holds a special place in his personal story: this is where he unpacked his bags when he arrived in Paris.

“Today, I am very happy to be the ambassador of the 10 km du 17e, a neighborhood very dear to me since this is where I first lived in Paris for three months! I was told that the atmosphere was incredible and that there would be a lot of people. I'm really proud and can't wait to start the race.”

Throughout the coming months, Hugues will share his adventure with participants through exclusive social media content, pre-race meetups, and several surprises highlighting the preparations for this anniversary edition. One thing is certain: with him, the kilometers might feel a bit shorter… and smiles much more frequent.

Practical information

Date: Sunday, November 29, 2026

Distance: 10 km – road, flat and fast course

Start / Finish: Rue Cardinet – Parc Martin Luther King (Paris 17e) Starts: From 9:30 (waves)

Registration: open on Protiming

Bib pick-up: Mairie du 17e (27 & 28 November 2026)

For more information on the 10 km Onatera Paris 17: https://10km17eme.fr