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.

Our team is now full for 2026, if you have your own event place and would like to join team Demelza, please click the button below.
Group of runners participating in a public marathon event, with one wearing a 'Demelza – Ordinary to Extraordinary' shirt, flags draped over shoulders, and spectators lining a street of brick buildings.

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.

Our 2026 places have sold out, you can join our waitlist or sign up with your own place and raise as much as you can! 

Large group of runners participating in a marathon on a tree-lined avenue in Paris, with the Arc de Triomphe in the background and green event banners lining the street.

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 and guidance from a dedicated member of the Events Team
🪣 From posters to collection buckets, we'll provide you with the resources you need to fundraise as much as possible
👕A Demelza running vest for you to wear with pride on the big day!



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?
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You will receive your running vest a couple of weeks after signing up to the event.

What does my registration include?
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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
  • Your finisher time and rank
  • A Paris Marathon finisher t-shirt
  • A runner bag
  • Paris Marathon medal
  • More than 30 pacers to lead you until the finish line
  • Live tracking on the official app
How to I get my health prevention certificate?
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Since 2024, the medical certificate has been replaced and you must now complete a Health Prevention Course.

You simply need to go to this website and complete an online class. This can be done from February but must be completed ahead of the Paris Marathon.

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 will last three months, and you will be able to complete this in February. Once completed, you must upload this certificate to your timeto account.

If you need any support, please contact the Events Team on 0300 365 3653.

Where can I collect my race bib?
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You can pick up your race bib at Run Experience on Thursday 10 April, Friday 11 April and Saturday 12 April.

What is the 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?
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Receving your bib by 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 yourself, then someone can go for you!

Don’t forget to give your nominated person 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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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.

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