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.
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!
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?
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
- 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?
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?
You'll be able to pick up your race number at Run Experience.The 2026 schedules will be announced soon
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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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