PARIS – June 18, 2024 – Join fellow athletes and fitness enthusiasts from June 17 to 30 for the Paris 2024 connected Marathon Pour Tous 5K Challenge on the Kinomap app and experience the run, ride or row of a lifetime, from anywhere in the world. The 5K distance is one of the most popular running events globally, but you don’t have to be a runner to get in on this amazing experience and compete for awesome prizes.

The Paris 2024 connected Paris Marathon Pour Tous 5K Challenge is a unique virtual running event inviting global participants to join in the excitement leading up to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, whether on a treadmill, elliptical, hand pedal bike, rowing machine or cycling trainer. Download the Kinomap app, pair your favorite equipment and you are ready to join the challenge!

Traverse through iconic landmarks and historic sites, including the majestic Versailles Castle and the storied Pershing Lafayette, with more captivating locations waiting to be discovered. Participants will immerse themselves in an exclusive video experience on the Kinomap app, where the rich stories behind these historic landmarks are unveiled.

The event promises not only a physical challenge but also an enriching cultural journey through some of France’s most cherished sites.

“We are excited to bring to participants the Paris 2024 connected Marathon Pour Tous 5K Challenge, a global celebration of fitness and community. From June 17 to 30, participants can run, ride, or row through iconic landmarks and historic sites, experiencing the incredible beauty of France. Join us and be part of this extraordinary journey,” said Philippe Moity, CEO of Kinomap.

But that’s not all – this 5K challenge is just a taste of the excitement to come during the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Mark your calendars for August 10 & 11, 2024, when the full connected Marathon Pour Tous will take place on the Kinomap app.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary event! Sign up now by downloading the Kinomap app and start your journey. The Kinomap app is available for both  Android and iOS devices, and you can also find the Kinomap app on your smart TV: Android TV, Amazon Fire, Google ChromeCast or Apple TV. Just search for “Kinomap.”

About Kinomap

Kinomap is an interactive training app for indoor cycling, running and rowing. It is the world’s largest geolocated video sharing platform, with thousands of videos from the best tracks around the world. The app pairs to your cardio equipment and responds to the inclines and resistance seen in the video on your screen. Kinomap’s mission is to connect people with the most scenic and popular routes around the world, and give our community a truly innovative exercise experience. The Kinomap platform is available in 15 languages, has 370,000 miles of geolocated routes and more than 40,000 training videos in over 200 countries worldwide.

About the IOC global licensing programme, as part of the Olympic Agenda 2020+5 initiatives, the IOC has developed a global licensing programme to strengthen and promote the Olympic brand, not only during the Olympic Games, but between the Games as well. The IOC’s core licensing programmes include The Olympic Collection, which aims to engage a young and active audience through unique branded products, including apparel, toys and games, bags, stationery items and sports equipment; the Olympic Heritage Collection, celebrating the art and designs of past Olympic Games with high-end items products and limited editions aimed at collectors and Olympic enthusiasts who want to connect with Olympic tradition and their memories of the past Olympic Games; and the Olympic and Paralympic Games Collections, which celebrate each upcoming edition of the Games, such as Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026 and LA28, and include a wide range of accessories, souvenirs, fan gear and apparel. Through the sale of official merchandise, collectibles and souvenirs, the Olympic licensing programmes offer fans a tangible connection to the Olympic Games and the Olympic values.

All Olympic merchandising programmes are available for sale on the Olympic Shop (shop.olympics.com).