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Bastille Runners: Join Free Coached Group Runs in Paris's 11th
Free coached sessions and social routes in the 11th arrondissement provide clear entry points for those new to group running.
How we reported this
Running District Bastille runs a free coach-led 5km session every Thursday at 18:45 from Climbing District Bastille at 37 Avenue Ledru Rollin. Adidas Runners Bastille meets at 53 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine for free group runs on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 19:45. Late Late Run departs from O'Sullivans in Bastille at 13:00 each Saturday for a 7km loop at a 6:30-7:00 min/km pace.
Weekly options in the 11th
These three groups operate on fixed schedules that repeat without registration fees. Runners can select the Thursday coached option for structured guidance or the Monday-Wednesday Adidas sessions that form part of the Adidas Runners League. The Saturday Late Late Run adds a social element with its consistent departure point at O'Sullivans and steady pace band.
The locations sit within a short walk of Bastille square, allowing participants to combine runs with other neighbourhood routines. Addresses such as 37 Avenue Ledru Rollin and 53 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine appear on the groups' public listings, giving first-timers exact meeting points rather than vague descriptions.
Starting out
New runners arrive at the stated time and location; the sessions are listed as open and free. A standard pair of running shoes and weather-appropriate clothing suffice for the distances offered. Those unsure of pace can join the Saturday group, which publishes its 6:30-7:00 min/km target in advance.
Participants who attend once can repeat the same slot the following week without further commitment. The Thursday session at Climbing District Bastille supplies on-site coaching for the 5km distance, while the Adidas evenings at Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine integrate into a city-wide league calendar.