The Odysséa race is a main event of Pink October, in favor of the fight against breast cancer. In Paris, in other cities (Brest, Cannes...) or even thanks to the Connected challenge, come run or walk to support research. 2022 dates, route, registration, prices... Practical guide.

Odyssea is a race which takes place every year in favor of the fight against cancer be you , in Paris , but also in other cities (Dijon, Chambéry, Brest, Cannes, Toulouse...). It usually takes place at the beginning of October, during Pink October , breast cancer month. So, on what date exactly ? Comment register ? What are the proposed routes ? How to participate in the Connected Challenge? What are the prices ? What are the funds raised used for? All about the 2022 edition .

What is the date of the Odysséa race in 2022?

The best-known Odysséa race is the one that takes place at Paris , to Vincennes castle, them October 1 and 2, 2022 . But several cities organize their Odysséa race:

• Odyssea Brest: September 11, 2022 (Le Relecq Kerhuon)
• Odyssea Cannes: October 23, 2022 (Boulevard du Midi Louise Moreau)
• Odyssea Reunion: November 5 and 6, 2022 (Salt pond)

What is the Odyssea race for?

The Odysséa race raises funds for the fight against breast cancer. Thanks to the funds raised, many research projects can be funded at Gustave Roussy and to l'Institut Curie Many patient associations can also benefit from its funds, such as Toujours Femmes, Europa Dona, AVEC, Vivre comme avant... The first Odysséa race took place in 2002, bringing together 1,000 women at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. In 2021, 20,000 people participated in Odysséa . Thanks to their registration, donations and support from partners (solidarity shopping, etc.), more than €507,000 were collected: 455,000 euros to Gustave Roussy for research against breast cancer, and 52,000 euros to the Prolific Association and its research project ATIP3, a new protein that slows the progression of breast cancer tumors and metastases .

How to register for the Odysséa race?

To register for the Paris edition, you must first choose your course on the Odyssea Paris website . Several routes are available to you (see below) Once you have chosen your route, you must complete your details on the online form and you must join a medical certificate (if you have chosen the 10 km timed course). You validate your registration, pay and you will receive by email your invitation for the D-day. The deadline for registration is Sunday September 25 At 20 o 'clock. It is also possible to register your company for groups of at least 30 people. If you don't want to run, you can do joint participation and support the cause by buying your pink Odysséa t-shirt for 15 euros.

What are the routes of the Odysséa race?

► Saturday October 1, 2022:

• Solidarity Zumba : 15 euros (start 11am)
• 1km children 'I run for Mom' ​​- from 5 to 12 years old inclusive (departure 2 p.m.), 10 euros
• 5 km non-timed solidarity walk - from 5 years old (departure 3 p.m.), 18 euros

► Sunday, October 2, 2022:

• 10 km timed - from 16 years old (departure 9:00 a.m.), 30 euros
• 5 km untimed run - from 8 years old (departure 11:00 am), 25 euros
• 5 km untimed walk - from 5 years old (departure 11:00 am), 25 euros

► Connected races via the Odysséa mobile application, from September 26 to October 9, 2022

• 5km connected - from 14 years old, 25 euros
• 10 km connected - from 16 years old, 25 euros

Where to pick up your bib for the Odysséa race?

To collect your bib (and your T-shirt if you have chosen this option), go to one of the following hotlines , muni(s) of your summons and an identity document.

• Decathlon Paris Wagram - 26 Avenue de Wagram, 75008 Paris - Monday 26 to Friday 30 September from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Vincennes castle - Saturday October 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

No need to remove your bib for connected distance races. Only the t-shirt is to be removed, if you have chosen the option that includes it.

Do I need a medical certificate to participate in Odysséa?

A valid medical certificate, less than a year old , is obligatory for all registered in a 10 km race (whether for the meeting in Paris or for distance races connected via the Odysséa mobile application). However, it is not required for 5k runners or walkers.

How to participate in the Odysséa Connectée race?

• Register for the Odysséa Paris connected distance race by choosing one of the distances offered (5 km connected or 10 km connected).
• Download the Odysséa mobile app for free (on Android or IOS).
• Recover the access codes in the registration confirmation email (sent by [email protected]) or click on 'forgot password' if you cannot find them.
• Train as many times as you want and rack up miles for the fight against breast cancer.
• Activate your GPS and click 'I l ance ma course' between September 26 at 8 a.m. and October 9 at 6 p.m.
• Share your performance and take an end-of-race selfie

What are the prices for participating in Odysséa?

1km children	10 euros
Zumba	15 euros
5 km Solidarity walk	18 euros
10 km timed race	30 euros
5 km untimed race	25 euros
5 km untimed walk	25 euros
Solidarity participation (t-shirt)	15 euros
5 km distance (connected race)	25 euros
10 km distance (connected race)	25 euros

Source journaldesfemmes.fr