The year was 2025
In 2025, FMO Team #202 once again powered through the iconic 550‑kilometer Roparun from Paris to Rotterdam, bringing their trademark energy, teamwork and determination to the Pentecost weekend adventure. Starting around noon on 7–9 June 2025, the team set off from just outside Paris and pushed day and night toward the Rotterdam finish line, aiming to arrive on Monday afternoon between 14:00–15:00.
Fueled by a strong lineup of sponsors supporting this year’s effort, Team #202 proudly ran for the Roparun mission: “Adding life to days, when days can’t be added to life.” Their dedication, grit and collective spirit once again made the journey not just a physical challenge, but a powerful contribution to improving care for people with cancer.
The French route of the Roparun 2025 begins in the quiet landscapes of Northern France, where teams gather at the starting line with fresh legs and buzzing anticipation. From there, the journey unfolds across long, open stretches of French countryside, the relay teams settling into rhythm as they make their way north.
As the kilometers tick by, the route leads runners across the border into Belgium, where small towns, cheering locals, and rolling roads offer both challenge and encouragement. The team moves as one—runners, cyclists, support crews—carrying the momentum forward into the Netherlands.
Once on Dutch soil, the route winds through familiar teritiroy on its way toward the final destination. With every checkpoint, fatigue mixes with determination as teams push through the final nighttime hours. Eventually, all French‑route runners converge with the Dutch‑route teams for the emotional last stretch, flowing together into the heart of Rotterdam. There, at the Binnenrotte, the journey ends in a wave of noise, relief, pride, and celebration.
