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Welcome to the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon which is the second-largest marathon in the world. Over 65,000 runners flock to the iconic city each year to be a part of this truly international event that soaks up the flavour of the French capital close to famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe.
The marathon is accompanied by a free Running Experience Expo which welcomes runners of all kinds to come together, test new products and simply have fun.
A World Athletics Label Road Race with an unrivalled city atmosphere.
Combine personal challenge with a foot tour of the French capital starting on the Avenue de Champs-Élysées.
Taking place over three days and offering films, conferences, celebrity meet-and-greets and gear galore.
Let the joie de vivre wash over you in the many restaurants, museums, galleries, boutiques and parks.
The Running Show takes places in the new running arena and is a brand new experience for all runners!
You can try out products from top brands on a 200-metre track; a track dedicated to different running types, from urban to trail. There will be a podium for activities, a chill out zone in the middle of the arena and places to eat
The activity programme is packed with new features:
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
1 Pl. de la Prte de Versailles
Paris
75015
France
One of the major tourist destinations in the world, Paris has so much to offer the visitor. Whatever you are looking for, Paris has the answer! From top museums and galleries to some of the world's finest restaurants, indulge yourself in one of the most charismatic and compelling cities to visit.
Let the joie de vivre wash over you, as you marvel at the iconic architecture, splurge in the designer boutiques along Rue de Faubourg Saint-Honoré, or simply grab a box of macarons and take a leisurely stroll along the banks of the Seine.
The marathon itself combines personal challenge with the chance to discover one of the world's great cities. The athletes will pound the pavements of the French capital's most famous avenues and plazas, from the foot of the Arc de Triomphe, where they take the start, towards the Place de la Concorde.
The Schneider Electric Paris Marathon is striving to be the first carbon-neutral marathon. It aims to set an example and be a source of inspiration when implementing the big international environmentally-friendly sports event charter and commitments.
Its approach spans all aspects of sustainable development - environmental, social, economical, with good governance practices - sincerely working together for a responsible marathon.
Leave a positive footprint
Every year thousands of runners take part in this event and fundraise for charity. While this is hugely beneficial to the charities it gives the runner advantages too, from supporting a cause that is close to your heart to securing a place in this highly sought-after event and much more.
Committing to raising money for charity gives you motivation to get outside and run, plus all of these extras which will elevate your event experience:
Charities know that raising money is all part of the challenge, which is why they provide advice, branded materials and a personalised online fundraising page to help the donations roll in. Think videos for social media, branded imagery and testimonials from previous runners.
Whether this is your first run or your fifth, you'll need to train for it! You'll receive an in-depth training plan with guidance, plus many charities have access to expert coaches and elite runners too, who can provide exclusive tips for your race preparation. Experts include Runningwithus, Full Potential and five-time Olympian Jo Pavey!
When you show up on the day, people need to be able to see clearly that you're supporting a charity. Most charities will give you a branded and personalised t-shirt or vest to run in on the big day, and often a training top too.
Overseas runners may find it reassuring to join a ready-made charity team who will help secure your place in the event, advise on travel, accommodation and put you in touch with teammates.
Many charities will provide refreshments and a post-race sports massage for their runners. This is the perfect way to recover alongside other people who have run for that cause.
You won't be the only person running for that charity, so it's well worth meeting other runners through the charity's invite-only social media pages! You can organise to meet up for training runs, chat with the charity's expert coaches and share tips and stories with each other to keep the motivation levels running high.
Charities buy places in this event, then give them to runners who agree to raise money for the charity – these are called charity places. Charity places are a great way to support a good cause and get a place in the event, especially if general/ballot entries are closed.
Marathon running and charity fundraising go hand-in-hand - which charity will you run for?
Securing your place in this international event with a UK charity means that you will receive event entry and support from the moment you sign up through to the finish line and beyond.
Paris, along with Berlin and London, must be amongst the best European marathons going, if the scenery was the qualifying factor. Luckily for Paris, there is also the amazing atmosphere, the iconic route and a start line/finish line to add to the list of reasons why this is a race that should be run, at least once. Leon B
An outstanding marathon in a beautiful city. Darren B
This was the first time I've done Paris marathon and the biggest race I've done so far, overall I thought it was awesome and will definitely do again. Mark W
The start on the Champs Elysees and the finish with the Arc de Triomphe as a backdrop was just awesome! Jodene S
Absolutely loved this race. From the iconic start line of the Champs Elysees, running past stunning palaces, the banks of the Seine, the Eiffel Tower, some nice rural parks and the finish line looking back up towards the Arc De Triomphe... what's not to like! Paul W
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