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Find the key figures of the 2025 edition below.

Find the key figures of the 2025 participants below.

HOKA SEMI DE PARIS 2026

17/03/2025

HOKA BECOMES THE TITLE SPONSOR OF THE BIGGEST HALF MARATHON ON EARTH

Performance footwear brand, HOKA announces new title sponsorship of the Semi de Paris. Throughout this five year partnership, the iconic race will become known as the HOKA Semi de Paris.


09/03/2025

PARIS MOVES TO THE BEAT OF THE BIGGEST HALF MARATHON ON EARTH

Sunshine filled the air as the starting gun for the biggest half marathon on Earth was fired at 7:58 this morning. This new edition of the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris lived up to expectations, with tens of thousands of runners from France and abroad (14% of foreigners, up from 10% in 2022) pounding the tarmac.


04/03/2025

HARMONIE MUTUELLE SEMI DE PARIS JUST FIVE DAYS AWAY 

Just a few days to go until the starting pistol fires at the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris on Sunday, 9 March. This edition promises to be one for the books, with 48,000 runners all fired up to tackle 21.0975 km through the streets of the most beautiful city in the world. 


26/02/2025

WINNING, IMPROVING YOUR PERSONAL BEST OR JUST ENJOYING THE DAY: A GOAL FOR EVERYONE

On Sunday 9th March, 48,000 runners will pass through the streets of Paris for the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris. Whether they are attempting to grab victory, like some of the world’s major champions, simply coming to obtain a finisher’s medal, which will be the first on a half-marathon for almost fifty per cent of the field, or trying to beat their personal best, all the runners will enjoy optimal conditions to experience an intense day on the streets of the world’s most beautiful city.

Key points:

  • There are many pretenders to take the crown from Kenyan Bernard Koech and Kenyan-born Romanian Joan Chelimo Melly.
  • French runners will be on the lookout for success with Yohan Durand, Marie Bouchard, Emeline Delanis and Latifa Mokhtari.
  • Amateur runners will also be ready to take up the challenge and enjoy the route through Paris on the way to achieving their goals.
  • 48,000 participants are expected to take starter’s orders.
  • The race will be broadcast live on regional channel France 3 Île-de-France and on the france.tv web site from 7.50 to 9.45, with an extended programme until 10.30 on france.tv

30 DAYS TO GO: STANDING BY EVERY RUNNER FROM REGISTRATION TO THE FINISH LINE 

The big day is just a month away! With 9 March just around the corner, the event stands ready to guide every runner, from beginners to battle-hardened veterans, every step of the way. A range of personalised tools and resources provide tailored guidance for each runner to achieve their goals and make it a race to remember. 


60 DAYS TO GO UNTIL THE RETURN OF THE HARMONIE MUTUELLE SEMI DE PARIS, THE BIGGEST HALF MARATHON ON EARTH

THE PLACE WHERE RUNNERS MEET The date has been in the diary for ages! On Sunday 9 March, tens of thousands of runners will gather for the world's biggest half marathon. Sold out since last September, the event continues to attract and bring together all those who love running, whether they are experienced athletes or beginners. The best come to test their limits and see how they fair against the rest, while the growing number of new runners (almost 47% this year) jump at the chance to push themselves and discover the joys of running, all with the unique Paris backdrop. With almost 50,000 participants expected, the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris has cemented its status as the world's biggest half marathon.


HOKA ANNOUNCES NEW MAJOR PARTNERSHIP WITH HARMONIE MUTUELLE SEMI DE PARIS

HOKA®, a division of Deckers Brands is proud to announce a new major 6-year partnership with Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris, the largest half marathon in the world held every March in Paris.

Whether you're looking to get back into running or just want to enjoy the challenge, the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris invites all runners to participate in the Connected Half from September 6 to 8 for a 100% free challenge. It’s the perfect warm-up for the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris, which will take place on Sunday, March 9, 2025, with registrations opening next Monday, September 11 2024 (registrations on time to).