Event overview
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.
98% success rate
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.
Run for charity
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.
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 entries are closed.
Benefits of running for charity
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.
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Charity places
This charity has places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity and provide your details.
Health and Medical
Meningitis Research Foundation
Defeating meningitis and septicaemia.
- Running vest
- Personalised running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Supporter cheer packs
- Training plan
- Dedicated contact
- Cheer squad on the day
- Exclusive social group
- Certificate
- Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event
Sign up
£30
Fundraise
£1,000
- Event expo
- Event village
- Fancy dress
- Free venue entry
- Spectators
- Traders at event
- Wheelchair users
The Running Show
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
Activity programme
The activity programme is packed with new features:
- Exclusive activities run by the exhibitors (races, training sessions and more)
- Meet and greet athletes and celebrities
- Products presentations and shows
- Training sessions open to everyone in the heart of the arena for running, yoga, relaxation and cardio
- Discover new practices, learn new techniques and get ready for your next challenge!
- Variety of films shown on the giant screen
- New innovations for this year
Timetable
- Accommodation
- Bag storage
- Bar
- Cafe
- Entertainment
- Music
- Paid parking
- Restaurant
- 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.
- Distance markers
- First aid
- Food stations
- Marshals
- Out and back
- Sweeper
- Toilets
- 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.
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- 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
- Chip timing
- Goody bag
- Medal
- Pre-event training sessions
- Technical t-shirt
- Training plan
Included
- Access to the Run Experience Expo
- Training sessions by level
- Participation in the race
- Official time and ranking
- Finisher t-shirt
- Goody bag
- Medal
- 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.
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
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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