Paris Marathon
The Paris Marathon offers a unique opportunity to soak in the beauty and charm of Paris while testing your endurance on a thrilling 26.2-mile course.
About this marathon
Starting on the iconic Champs Elysées, you'll take on a scenic route that showcases the city's most beloved landmarks, including the majestic Eiffel Tower, the picturesque Bois de Vincennes, and the serene Boulogne forest.
As you approach the finish line, you'll have a breath-taking view of the Arc de Triomphe—a fitting finale to your epic journey.
How it works
Register
Our places for Paris Marathon have now sold out. Please click the link below to sign up to our waitlist. We do have places left in the Brighton Marathon 2026.
Fundraise
You'll automatically receive a link to your fundraising page through Social Sync* then simply share your page with friends and family.
Train and take part
Find a training plan that's right for you and get ready to see the amazing sights of Paris.
Event key details
Sunday 12 April 2026
Paris
Registration fee: £50, minimum fundraising: £950
Please be aware that start times are issued by Paris Marathon
Joining the team
As part of team Demelza, we will support you along the way with:
💬 Fundraising advice
🪣 Fundraising material support
🎽 Demelza running vest
🏠 Opportunity to visit our Kent, South East London or East Sussex Hospice for a tour
Registration fee: £50
Minimum fundraising target: £950
Please note: your fundraising target excludes gift aid and matched giving.
FAQs
When will I recieve my running vest?
You will receive your running vest a couple of weeks after signing up to the event.
What does my registration include?
Your registration includes:
- Access to the Run Experience Fair
- Training plans by level
- Your bib with your nickname (if you register before it gets printed) and the flag corresponding to your nationality
- Participation in the race
- Your time and rank
- A finisher t-shirt
- A runner bag
- Your medal
- Your finisher diploma
- More than 30 pacers to lead you until the finish line
- Live tracking on the official app
- Support from the Demelza Team
How to I get my health prevention certificate?
Since 2024, medical certificate is being replaced step by step. Now, you must fill in Health Prevention Course.
How does it work? It’s very easy! You must go to this website.
During this online class, you’ll be informed about :
- During risky situations : unusal feelings, precaution regarding the age, the bad habits that impact the health…
- The need to check your doctor in case of identified health risk
- The importance of being trained to life saving gestures
- The access of a documentary basis about health good practices
If your HPC is validated, you’ll be able to fill in its number on your time to account, by clicking on "my events" and "manage my registration
THIS CERTIFICATE LASTS 3 MONTHS, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO FILL IN ONLY STARTING FEBRUARY.
This document must be uploaded on your timeto account.
Where can I collect my race bib?
You can pick up your race bib at Run Experience on Thursday, April 10, Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12.
What is Run Experience?
Run Experience is THE running event you absolutely can't miss! With over 150 exhibitors spread across 26,500m², Run Experience offers runners coming to pick up their race bibs, as well as casual visitors practicing the sport, a new atmosphere focused on running tests and entertainment. Run Experience is THE event for runners of all levels (from casual joggers to marathoners), and all players in the running world. A place for exchange to experience running in all its forms: product testing in real conditions, conferences, films, meet-and-greets with personalities, as well as a commercial area where all running enthusiasts will find equipment, gear, new products, pro advice, accessories, services, and the latest trends. It’s also an opportunity to discover the most beautiful races in France and abroad, as well as many charity races to prepare for your next challenges! Come and experience a day full of discoveries at Run Experience!
How can I pick up my bib?
eceving your bib by post mail is not possible for this event and no bib will be given on race day.
You will have to come to the Run Experience Fair with the following documents:
- Your registration with the QR code (you will receive it by e-mail the week before the event and it will also be available on your registration confirmation or on your timeto account > « My events » > Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris 2024 > « QR Code »)
- Your medical certificate printed (it must be dated less than a year prior the date of the race and have the wording «running in competition », « athletism in competition » or « sport in competition ») or your FFA license from 2023/2024, if you haven’t uploaded this document on timeto and validated by the organization team (must be uploaded until March 31th 2024 included).
- Your ID (and that is ok if you’re not at your best on the picture!)
If you cannot pick it up by yourself, then someone can go for you!
Don’t forget to give him a copy of your ID and medical certificate (if it hasn’t been validated on timeto) and the QR Code that you will receive by e-mail the week before the event (or available on your timeto account)
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