When passion for sport, love of animals and solidarity come together in one place, it can only result in an exceptional experience. So ask the 535 participants who took the start in the 3 races of the first edition of the SPA relayMay 18, 2025. A successful event, organized on the occasion of the 180th anniversary of the Society for the Protection of Animals and which made it possible to collect 200,000 euros for the benefit of the animals rescued by the association.
The 2nd edition, which will be held on Sunday May 31, 2026, promises to be even more convivial and exciting, with objectives revised upwards. And like last year, Woopets will obviously be a partner of this meeting.
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Each participant in SPA relay is committed to collecting donations, directly donated to the association in order to contribute to the colossal efforts that its teams deploy daily within the sixty shelters and SPA Houses.
3 race formats, accessible to all, will be offered:
- 10 km (from 16 years old): 200 euros to collect
- 2×5 km relay (in pairs, from 14 years old): 300 euros to be collected together
- Canicross 5 km (with your dog, from 18 years old): 200 euros to collect
Everything will take place in an exceptional setting; like last year, the runners will benefit from a unique course of its kind, in the heart of the 460 hectares of the National Domain of Saint-Cloud (92).
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Actor Tarek Boudali sponsor of the 2nd edition of the Relais de la SPA
This year, the sponsor of SPA relay will be the actor, screenwriter and director Tarek Boudali (seen in the film “ Babysitting » and the series « With family ” notably). A commitment that reflects his deep attachment to the animal cause.
“ Behind each rescue, there are heartbreaking stories, but also a lot of hope thanks to the work of the teams on the groundhe declared. The SPA Relay makes it possible to transform this awareness into concrete action. By running, by mobilizing, everyone can really make a difference. »
Tarek Boudali which is also said “ very touched to be the sponsor of this 2026 edition » and hopes to see many people participate in the event to “ carry together this cause which deserves it so much. »
A nice program for this festive and committed day
Presented by the journalist Cleo HeninTHE SPA relay will give a warm welcome to the participants and those who will accompany them. A nice program awaits them, starting with the opening of the solidarity village at 8 a.m. and which will continue until 2 p.m.
This space will welcome runners, families and visitors by offering them a variety of activities provided by committed partners. They will also be able to get their fill of information and advice on important themes (canine language, detection of signs of abuse, etc.) from SPA experts.
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“By participating in the SPA Relay, runners, families and supporters become actors in our mission”
“ On May 31, 2026, everyone can take concrete action for animals. By participating in the SPA Relay, runners, families and supporters become actors in our mission. This united and festive day is a fantastic opportunity to mobilize to advance the animal cause “, underlines Jacques-Charles Fombonnevolunteer President of the SPA.
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See you on Sunday May 31, 2026 at the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud (92). Here are the schedules for the main activities:
- 8 a.m.: opening of the village
- 9 a.m.: canicross start
- 10 a.m.: 10 km start
- 10:30 a.m.: 2×5 km relay start
More info on relay.la-spa.fr.