Marathon De Paris / Event Info

Event Information

Date: April 6, 2008

Course: The almost loop course starts on the Champs Elysees and runs down past the Place de la Concorde. Several miles are run in the Bois be Bologne, then along the Seine, past the Eiffel Tower and the Left Bank with the finish on Avenue Foch. It is mostly flat and considered quite fast.

Weather: Average temperatures range between 50F-65F. Ideal conditions for running.

Entry: Online entry closed on Nov. 18. Marathon Tours still has guaranteed entry at a cost of $200 USD.
All runners must send a letter from a doctor attesting that they are healthy enough to run a marathon. This is required by French law.

Eligibility: All runners must enter 18 years of age. The event is limited to 35,000 runners and closed about November 2, 2006 for the 2007 event. This year it is expected to close earlier.

Awards: Every runner finishing under 5:20 receives a medal.