Picture yourself running through the historic streets of Paris alongside 60,000 fellow athletes in the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris, which invites runners from across the world to experience it's spectacular course in springtime.
The event's remarkable 98% completion rate speaks volumes about the spirit and organisation on the day, with many thousands of finishers crossing the line for charity! Journey from the magnificent Champs-Élysées, past the Eiffel Tower, through the lush Bois de Vincennes, and alongside the peaceful Boulogne forest, making it an awesome alternative to London too.
By choosing to run for charity, every stride you take past the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe helps support a worthy cause. Charity places fill more quickly every year, as more runners embrace the chance to combine their athletic goals with meaningful impact.
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 entries are closed.
Your dedicated charity team will stand with you every step of the way and keep you motivated when the going gets tough. See the Fundraising section for more reasons to run for charity in the Paris Marathon.
These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity and provide your details.
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Last minute availability! Grab your place in the 2025 Paris Marathon now - run for a charity of your choice with no minimum fundraising. Hurry, limited places available!
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Cancer
Raise awareness, fund research and save lives.
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£15
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Armed forces
Supporting limbless veterans since WWI.
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£40
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£1,000
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
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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
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.
Your charity support package will sparkle with many of these confidence-building extras:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Running the Paris Marathon and charity fundraising go hand-in-hand - which charity will you run for?
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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