- Sun 12 Apr 2026
08:10
Age 20 & over
£15-£35
- 26.2 miles road running
Event overview
Run the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris and experience one of the world’s most beautiful city marathons. Each spring, around 60,000 runners take to the historic streets of Paris, passing famous landmarks and boulevards in an unforgettable race.
A spectacular marathon route
Start on the Champs-Élysées and run past iconic sights including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde, before heading through the leafy Bois de Vincennes and Bois de Boulogne. With a 98% finish rate, the Paris Marathon welcomes runners of all levels.
Run the Paris Marathon for charity
A Paris Marathon charity place is a powerful way to combine your marathon goal with supporting a cause that matters. Charity runners raise vital funds while enjoying the motivation and support of a team behind them.
What are charity places?
Charities purchase official places in the Paris Marathon and offer them to runners who commit to fundraising. These charity places are a great way to secure your entry, especially if general places are sold out.
Why run for charity?
Running the Paris Marathon for charity gives every mile extra purpose, with fundraising support and encouragement from your charity team throughout your journey. See the Fundraising section for more benefits of running for charity.
Running the Paris Marathon and charity fundraising go hand-in-hand - which charity will you run for?
Prefer to enter directly? General entry options are explained on the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon page.
Event photos
Event video
Charity places
The charities below have places in the event. To secure your charity place, simply find a charity then book a charity place or join a charity team with your own place.
Mental health
Samaritans
Samaritans is available round the clock, every single day of the year providing a safe place for anyone struggling to cope, whoever they are, however they feel, whatever life has done to them.
- T-shirt
- Technical t-shirt
- Running vest
- Personalised running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Supporter cheer packs
- Fundraising incentives
- Dedicated contact
- Exclusive social group
- Prize draw
Sign up
£35
Fundraise
£750
- Event expo
- Event village
- Fancy dress
- Free venue entry
- Spectators
- Traders at event
- Venue accessible
The Expo
Run Experience is the meeting point for runners of all levels (from occasional joggers to marathon runners) and all stakeholders in the running world.
Runners can expect exchanges, conferences, films, and meetings with celebrities. It's the place for runners to be!
- Race bib collection point for all Paris Marathon runners before race day
- Huge running expo with 150+ exhibitors across a 26,000m² venue
- Latest running gear and innovations from leading global and local brands
- Product demos, presentations and live shows from exhibitors
- Training sessions and workshops including running, yoga, cardio and recovery
- Meet-and-greet opportunities with elite athletes, celebrities and experts
- Talks, conferences and films focused on running, performance and inspiration
- Interactive experiences and product testing in real-life conditions
- Advice and tips from industry professionals on training, equipment and racing
- Discover new races and running challenges from organisers worldwide
- Free entry and open to runners and spectators alike at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Itinerary
- Thursday - Saturday | Run Experience Expo
- Sunday | Schneider Electric Paris Marathon
- Distance markers
- First aid
- Food stations
- Headphones allowed
- Marshals
- Out and back
- Sweeper
- Toilets
- Traffic free
- Water stations
- Wave start
- Way markers
Overview
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.
Map
- Accommodation
- Bar
- Cafe
- Entertainment
- Music
- Paid parking
- Restaurant
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
- Urban
Event HQ
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.
- Fundraising materials
- Fundraising support
Marathon success demands more than just running shoes and determination. Your chosen charity brings expert support to power your journey from day one. Expect personalised training plans and expert guidance to help smash both your running and fundraising targets.
Benefits of running for charity
Your charity support package will sparkle with many of these confidence-building extras:
Fundraising support
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. They'll stand with you every step of the way, creating an unforgettable marathon experience that means so much more than just crossing the finish line.
Race day preparation
Ready to nail your race-day preparation? Your charity team may provide brilliant guides covering smart nutrition and hydration choices; staying injury-free on the road; mental strength building; and recovery tricks and tips, plus keep you informed of event updates.
Branded running kit
When you show up on the big day, people need to be able to see clearly that you're supporting a charity. Proudly wear your personalised technical running vest, complete with iron-on letters and show you're running for something bigger than yourself.
In-country contacts
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.
Exclusive social groups
You'll be among many runners taking part for UK charities, so you're in good company on marathon day, even if you've turned up solo. Many friendly Facebook communities can put runners in touch beforehand, too.
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
This my was my first time running an event this big. I Loved it. Could not recommend it enough. Sedat K
A brilliant international event experience! Richard C
Run Paris for the 1st time this year and I loved it. The route was just beautiful! Although a bit hilly, especially towards the end! Katerina P
3rd time doing this in 2024 after 2016 and 2017. It has got better in every way. Course is lovely and not too challenging although it can be a bit undulating towards the last third of the race. Very happy with the quality of feed stations - lots of options and well stocked. Brilliant volunteers and staff throughout. Ravi T
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- Chip timing
- Goody bag
- Medal
- Pre-event training sessions
- Technical t-shirt
- Training plan
Included
- Official race bib with timing chip
- Finisher medal
- Official event T-shirt
- Access to the Run Experience Expo (bib collection and running expo before race weekend)
- Refreshment stations along the course
- Medical support and first aid throughout the race
- Bag drop and secure baggage storage
- Pacers
- Entertainment and spectator support along the route
- Post-finish refreshments in the finish area
- Carbon neutral
- Carbon offset
- Public transport links
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
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.
Sustainability summary
Leave a positive footprint
- Reduce and recover waste
- Reduce and compensate carbon emissions
- Save energy
- Save resources
- Put sustainability on the plate
- Communicate with the environment in mind
