Marathon de Paris

 The Paris Marathon is a unique opportunity to discover the city whilst participating in one of the most exciting races over the mythical distance of 26 miles, 385 yards.

The Paris Marathon is today one of the five biggest in the world (along with New-York, London, Berlin and Chicago), not only in terms of the field present, but also by the performances accomplished, the services and logistics put in place and the media coverage.

One hundred nations and more than 40,000 runners will be competing over the 26 miles and 385 yards of the most mythical event that athletics has to offer.
On the second weekend of April, this journey through Paris, from the Champs-Elysées to avenue Foch via the Bois de Vincennes and Bois de Boulogne woods, boasts an unrivalled backdrop dotted with a wealth of popular events.

The “Running Expo” fair at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre during the 3 days leading up to the Marathon has also become an unmissable event, by bringing together 60,000 visitors and around 200 professionals from the running world.


Each year, this route appeals to more and more athlete-tourists, with almost 16,000 competitors from outside France, making up approximately 40% of the field.

The personal challenge of the race also combines with a visit of the city, as the runners hit the streets in the most prestigious of thoroughfares and squares: at the foot of the Arc de Triomphe, the participants take starter’s orders, before heading down the Champs-Elysées, towards Place de la Concorde.

The Rue de Rivoli then leads runners to the Place de la Bastille and after the greenery of the Bois de Vincennes wood, the difficulty of the return journey is soothed by views of the Notre-Dame Cathedral and then the Eiffel Tower.

The Paris Marathon is a mass event, with 50 000 registered people. Starting on the prestigious Champs-Elysées is comfortable:

• access by public transport is very close
• access to start is easy by two broad sidewalks
• luggage deposit are relatively close (avenue Foch)
• the first km is run on a 28 meters wide avenue.

The route then takes you to the heart of the capital, along the beautiful sites and monuments.

Thus we will stagger the departure of 50,000 participants.
After the warm up music orchestrated by the coaches, start area will be opened one side at a time to limit the number of competitors starting simultaneously.

The first two starting zones (elites and preferential) will go as a group, at the starting signal.
The start of each other areas (red, yellow, blue ... pink) will follow simultaneously based on the ranking of the areas on the departure line.
There will be no delay between the starts of different timing references.

Of course, the timing system will allow you to get your real race time; the chip is detected when crossing the start line.

The start will be at 8h35 for the disable and at 8h45 for the others.

Refreshments
Every 5 km (water, raisins, oranges and bananas).

Sponges
Every 5 km from km 7,5.

Timing
Will be shown every 5 km, km 1, km 21,1 and at finish line.

Duration of the race : 6h.

Medal and certificate for all finishers.


The finish line is located on Avenue Foch after 42.195km of hard efforts!

 

What is the date of the Paris Marathon?

The 37th Paris Marathon will take place on Sunday, April 7th, 2013.

Who can register?

The race is open to all athletes, sport federation members and non members, of French or foreign nationality, born in or before 1993. All athletes must be in possession of a medical certificate.
The race is limited to 46 000 runners.

What time does the race start?

At the top of the Champs Elysées.

• starting time handisports (disabled sports): 8.35 am,
• starting time marathon: 8.45 a.m.

Where is the finish line?

At the bottom of Avenue Foch.

What is the timing system?

Every runner will be given a Chip (chip stuck on the back of each bib) when collecting his bib and kit bag at Running Expo. Check points will be placed at the start, every 5km and at the finish, to control each competitor's time.

Is there something to eat and drink along the route?

Every 5km, you will find mineral water, dry fruits, fresh fruits and sugar.
+ at km 10, 20, 25, 30 and 35.

Training in music

Imagine running the marathon of Paris with a personal trainer by your side..

The Paris Marathon course provides a unique and original running tour around the City of Light. Jiwok - your mp3 personal trainer - adds a new cultural element to its fitness service, offering you a world exclusive, one of a kind marathon training program:

The Paris Marathon has teamed up with Jiwok to create a unique audio training program in Mp3 format. This program will guide you through your marathon with expert advice and encouragement as well as time alerts to keep you on track. In addition, your coach will also direct you through the various historical sites and architectural wonders of Paris that you encounter in your stride. Your session includes an Mp3 music track based on your favorite musical genres, which is then mixed with the voice of a Jiwok coach.

For example, you will hear the coach say the following:
Sample race advice:

• "Stay calm from the start, there are many people around you, don't get carried away."
• "On the incline, use a small, economic stride."
• "Attention - provisions coming soon, keep topped up with supplies."
• "You should be in your 3rd km."

Sample of a tourist guide:

• "The Louvre Museum."
• "Just after the Tuileries Gardens on your right you'll see the Louvre and its famous pyramid.."
• "It is the largest museum in Paris and its surface spans over 60,000 square metres..."

These free audio programs will be available in French and English a few weeks before the start of the Marathon.

Jiwok

Jiwok offers a unique fitness service that coaches you by mixing music with the voice of a professional trainer.  With Jiwok, your experienced coach is in your mp3 player.  This is a simple, fun and motivating way to achieve your marathon goal.  Jiwok offers a range of marathon training programs to suit your fitness level and availability. The Marathon of Paris offers a chance to try it out.