Welcome’IP Paris 2026: Color Run Celebrates its 2nd Unifying Edition

Over 800 participants transformed the École polytechnique campus into a festival of colors, strengthening student cohesion and a sense of belonging.

Generic image of the Color Run on the École polytechnique campus.
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Generic image of the Color Run on the École polytechnique campus.

The Welcome’IP Paris Color Run enjoyed a particularly successful 2nd edition, gathering over 800 people around the lake of the École polytechnique in Palaiseau on October 7, 2026.

The event, held around the lake of the École polytechnique, transformed the campus into a vibrant festival of colors. More than 800 participants met and interacted, reinforcing the inter-school dynamic of IP Paris. The day delivered on its promise of sharing, conviviality, and energy for this colorful back-to-school event.
Organized under the guidance of Élisabeth Crépon, Vice-President for Training, Student Life, and Equal Opportunities, this edition focused on sports, entertainment, and associative engagement.
Beyond the run, the afternoon also featured sports and fun activities designed by the member schools, as well as an associative village showcasing student initiatives from the various campuses.
A significant new feature of this 2nd edition was the invitation for all staff to participate in the festivities alongside the students. This initiative aims to strengthen cohesion among teams and enhance the sense of belonging to the IP Paris community.
Based on information from the official source: Institut Polytechnique de Paris (07/10/2026)