Join Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris
A truly unique way of exploring the city of love is by running the Paris Marathon. It is a once-a-year chance to run through streets that are normally dominated by cars. The course of the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris will take you on a sightseeing tour showcasing some of the most famous sights. Starting at Avenue des Champs-Élysées you will pass by iconic landmarks like Opéra Garnier or the Eiffel Tower and finish with the Arc de Triomphe in the backdrop. This marathon in Paris is one of the biggest races in Europe with over 57000 runners from over 140 countries taking part annually.
The Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris offers a unique opportunity to make the city yours by participating in one of the most prestigious races over the legendary 42.195 km distance.
The Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris is now one of the biggest marathons in the world, as much for the size of its field as the performances of its runners. Each finisher comes home with incredible memories.
Nearly 145 nationalities and 57,000 runners come to tackle the most fabled long-distance discipline in athletics. In April, this race across Paris, taking in the Champs Elysées, the Bois de Vincennes and Boulogne, offers an incomparable backdrop, with spectacular views and landmarks all along the route.
Along with the Berlin Marathon and the London Marathon, it is one of the most popular long-distance annual running events in Europe.This is the only French race with the gold label of the IAAF Road Race Label Events .
Course details
Start address: 156 Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris, Frankrike
Finish address: 81 Avenue Foch, 75116 Paris, Frankrike
Route map
Included in the fee
Access to the Marathon Village, packed full of enthusiasm and surprises (oh yes!)
Free training organised by ability (great fun)
Registration for the race (more fun)
A (collector's item) T-shirt and running bag
Your exact time (which you can boast about - or not - after the race)
Your medal (because you have earned it, no matter what)
The status of the finisher (and that's priceless!)
Practicalities
Aid Stations
There will be water, dry fruits, fresh fruits, and sugar every 5km.
Equipment Storage
There is a baggage check free of charge situated between the starting and the finishing areas, Foch Avenue. You can leave a closed bag and pick it up after the race by presenting your race number.
Provided Photo Service
You will find individual pictures of the race on the www.maindruphoto.com a few days after the race where you will be able to order them to have a souvenir of your exploit.
Timing
Every runner will be given a chip (to be stuck on the back of each bib) when collecting his or her race number and runner's bag at Salon du Running. Check points will be placed at the start, every 5km and at the finish, to control each competitor's time. Runners who do not stay on the road will not be ranked at the finish.
The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.
