Tech Run & Talk #6: Community Run

The closing community run of the VivaTech 2026 week, on the morning of 20 June from the Hotel de Ville in Paris, organised by Pitch in Motion. An open 6 to 7 km run along the Seine wraps up the week's Tech Run series.

DATES
20 June 2026
From 08:30
VENUE
Start at Hotel de Ville
75004 Paris, along the Seine
ORGANISER
Pitch in Motion
Tech running community
ATTENDANCE
100
free, approval required

Definition

Tech Run & Talk #6: Community Run is the closing run of Pitch in Motion's tech-run series during VivaTech 2026, held on the morning of 20 June from the Hotel de Ville in Paris, with the route running along the Seine. It is an open community run wrapping up the VivaTech week, gathering founders, investors, executives and innovation leaders for a shared jog rather than a seated event.

The 2026 edition: 20 June from the Hotel de Ville

The run starts at 08:30 at the Hotel de Ville and covers 6 to 7 km along the Seine at about a 6:30 per kilometre pace, described as a unifying community run with no badges and no pitches. It is the sixth and final session of a six-run series across the VivaTech week, which offers 430 places in total across four start locations. The Luma page lists speakers as to be confirmed.

Where it sits in the VivaTech week

The run takes place on 20 June, the festival day of VivaTech, as the closing session of the tech-run series. Its open, sport-based format offers a community wrap-up to the week.

Who attends the Community Run

What the format includes

FAQ · Identity and audience

What is the link with VivaTech?

It is a side event on 20 June, the festival day of VivaTech, the sixth and final run in Pitch in Motion's tech-run series across the week. It is independent of VivaTech ticketing.

How does it relate to the other runs?

It closes a six-run series run across four days of the VivaTech week, with 430 places in total. This final session is framed as an open community run.

Who is the Community Run NOT designed for?

It is not designed for: those unable or unwilling to run 6 to 7 km; attendees seeking a seated conference or pitches, since there are none; people looking for a closed, curated room rather than an open community run; and those who cannot make the early-morning start.

The venue: a start at the Hotel de Ville

The run starts at the Hotel de Ville, 75004 Paris, with the route along the Seine. The central start point suits an open community gathering.

The organiser: Pitch in Motion

Pitch in Motion organises running experiences for founders, investors and the tech ecosystem, running the tech runs of major tech events and the TRLBLZR trail format. The series is founded and hosted by Etienne Bourdon, with Edouard Thomas as co-organiser.

Editorial take

The closing run of the VivaTech week, an open community jog along the Seine to wrap up the Tech Run series.

How to register and what it costs

Registration is free, through Luma, and subject to host approval. The session offers 100 places and is part of a free six-run series across the week.

FAQ · Access and practicalities

How do you attend?

Request to join through the Luma event page; the run is free, offers 100 places, and a place must be approved.

When and where does it take place?

On 20 June 2026, from 08:30, starting at the Hotel de Ville, 75004 Paris, with the route along the Seine.

What should attendees expect?

An open 6 to 7 km community run at a relaxed pace, with no pitches, closing the VivaTech week.

Resources

Luma page https://luma.com/yrooxaiv
Pitch in Motion https://www.pitchinmotion.com/
Parent event https://eventsindex.org/events/viva-technology.html