Charity places in Schneider Electric Paris Marathon
Sun 13 Apr 2025 Paris, France

Charity places in Paris Marathon 2025

The second-largest marathon on the planet over a flat course in one of the world's most iconic cities, the Paris Marathon boasts an incomparable backdrop. Charity places now available for 2025.

Charity places

Event overview

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.

Highlights

  • World's second-largest marathon

    A World Athletics Label Road Race with an unrivalled city atmosphere.

  • One of the world's greatest cities

    Combine personal challenge with a foot tour of the French capital starting on the Avenue de Champs-Γ‰lysΓ©es.

  • International Marathon Expo

    Taking place over three days and offering films, conferences, celebrity meet-and-greets and gear galore.

  • Ideal weekend destination

    Let the joie de vivre wash over you in the many restaurants, museums, galleries, boutiques and parks.

Event details are on the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon listing.

Charity places

These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity and complete the form to ask a question or get signed up.

World Cancer Research Fund
Featured Cancer

World Cancer Research Fund

Join Team WCRF to help prevent cancer and save lives - and get lots of perks for yourself too including a personalised branded running vest to look and feel the part!

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£50

Fundraise
£1,000

Hospice

Sue Ryder

Giving people compassion and expert care to help them live the best life they can.

  • Technical t-shirt
  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£40

Fundraise
£800

Education

Regentonians - SLGSOBA

Help support Sierra Leone's bright future.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Certificate

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£500

Cancer

The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust

Offering support, advice and information to UK families affected by retinoblastoma.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£40

Fundraise
£750

Armed forces

Blesma, The Limbless Veterans

Supporting limbless veterans since WWI.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£40

Fundraise
£1,000

Free sign up Social welfare

Alcohol Change UK

Working to end serious alcohol harm in the UK.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
FREE

Fundraise
£750

Disability

Mencap

Helping people with a learning disability to live their lives as they choose.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£30

Fundraise
£575

Cancer

Brainstrust

Helping the brain tumour community to feel less alone and more in control.

  • Technical t-shirt
  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£60

Fundraise
£700

Social welfare

Victim Support

Where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and the respect they deserve.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
  • 9 places left

Sign up
£30

Fundraise
£550

Rescue

North West Air Ambulance

Flying to save lives.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£230

Fundraise
FREE

Health and Medical

Epilepsy Society

Transforming the lives of people with epilepsy through world-leading research, advocacy and care.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£50

Fundraise
£500

Health and Medical

Royal Osteoporosis Society

Driving research into bone health to create a future without osteoporosis.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£500

Children

Dreams Come True

Making dreams come true to bring joy to seriously ill children.

  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
  • Certificate

Sign up
£30

Fundraise
£700

Health and Medical

Breakthrough T1D

The leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy charity.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£50

Fundraise
£750

Health and Medical

Meningitis Research Foundation

Defeating meningitis and septicaemia.

  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Supporter cheer packs
  • Training plan
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£30

Fundraise
£1,000

Dementia

Alzheimer's Research UK

Funding world-class scientific research to make breakthroughs possible.

  • Technical t-shirt
  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Bespoke training plan
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£40

Fundraise
£1,200

Children

Young Epilepsy

Informing, educating, inspiring, and engaging to help young people with epilepsy.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training guide

Sign up
£50

Fundraise
£500

Fundraising

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.

Benefits of running for charity

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:

  • 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.

  • Training support

    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!

  • Branded running kit

    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.

  • 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.

  • Post-race recovery

    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.

  • Exclusive social groups

    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.

What are charity places?

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?