Paris Trail Running: Salomon, Asics & More

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In the Ekosport store (9th arrondissement), Paul reviews several pairs of running shoes. This Parisian in his thirties is preparing his first ultra-trail, planned for 2026. “I run a lot in Paris, in the woods, I am looking for a model suitable for the road and the ground,” he explains.

The practice of running – and more specifically trail running – is booming in the capital. Many lovers of rugged courses and endurance rush to the Parisian segments which offer a little difference in altitude, to Montmartre, to the Bois de Vincennes… A booming market in which sporting goods brands have invested well.

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Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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