35,000 runners took to the start line this Sunday, October 11, at the Pont d'Iéna for the 48th edition of theHarmonie Mutuelle 20km de Paris, the first edition under the banner of its new title partner. From the Bois de Boulogne to the banks of the Seine, runners made their way to the finish line at the Champ-de-Mars, buoyed throughout the course by a fantastic atmosphere.

In terms of the competition, the men's race was won by Kenyan Daniel Tumaka Kosen, who finished in 57:11. He finished ahead of Frenchman Emmanuel Roudolff-Levisse, who took second place for the second year in a row with a time of 57:45, and Algerian Abderrazak Charik, who came in third in 58:34. In the women's race, the podium was entirely French. Mekdes Woldu won with a time of 1:04:37, beating her personal best for the distance by two minutes. As the French record holder for both the marathon and half-marathon, she confirmed her status as a leading figure in French long-distance running, finishing ahead of Manon Trapp (1:06:25) and Salomé Brun (1:06:51).

For the second consecutive year, wheelchair para-athletes were also at the start line. The victory went to Frenchman Julien Casoli in 44'00'' for the men and the British athlete Melissa Nicholls in 1h02'47'' for the women.

Beyond the performances, this edition confirms the event's inclusive momentum, with the share of female participants rising to 43.8% of in-person registrants compared to 42% in 2025, and a stronger presence of para-athletes, ranging from seasoned runners to beginners. "Beyond the performances, we are proud to host an inclusive event, rich in inspiring human stories," highlights Didier Eck, president of the event, who sees the arrival of the new title partner as "a promising new chapter."

The Harmonie Mutuelle 20km de Paris confirms its place among the major popular French running events, true to its values of sport, celebration, and solidarity.

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