With a history dating back to the 19th century, the city of Paris has a long record of hosting some of the world’s great marathons. The current event, known as the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris, which (Covid aside) has been run annually since 1976 is now one of the biggest races in the world with over 54,000 finishers. With the ease of access from the UK it has always been a popular race with British runners with more than 4,000 UK competitors taking part in the 2025 edition. Star…
With a history dating back to the 19th century, the city of Paris has a long record of hosting some of the world’s great marathons. The current event, known as the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris, which (Covid aside) has been run annually since 1976 is now one of the biggest races in the world with over 54,000 finishers. With the ease of access from the UK it has always been a popular race with British runners with more than 4,000 UK competitors taking part in the 2025 edition.
Starting on the famous Champs Elysées by the Arc de Triomphe, Paris’s wide straight, relatively flat roads are perfect for running 26.2 miles in a company of thousands. The route itself takes in many of the city’s key sights and attractions, included the Place de la Concorde, Place de la Bastille, Pont Neuf, the Eiffel Tower and the Bois de Boulogne
Our trip to the Paris Marathon, which includes guaranteed entry to the 2026 race, is based on three nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis on the wonderful boutique hotel, Le 37 Bis, which is a 15-minute walk from the start near the Arc de Triomphe.
The 37 Bis Hotel
The 37 Bis 4* hotel, formerly the Hotel du Roule, is a hotel institution in Neuilly-sur-Seine. With just 34 rooms, most of which will be occupied by our group, Le 37 Bis is a small hotel but big on luxury. Its ammenities include spa facilities, a sauna, massage services, a bar, steam room and hammam.
Located on the city's most famous avenue, as an extension of its luxurious apartments, the 37 Bis hotel has been welcoming guests for over 100 years. Its location a few steps away from the Palais des Congrès and the Arc de Triomphe and in the immediate vicinity of the Jardin d'Acclimatation and the Louis Vuitton Foundation makes it an ideal address.
Located 22 km from Paris Orly Airport, the hotel is an 8-minute walk from Palais des Congrès de Paris and just over a kilometre from the Arc de Triomphe. Nearby attractions include the Eiffel Tower and Musée de l'Orangerie.
Itinerary:
Friday April 10 - Wlecome to Paris
Arrive at your hotel by your choice of transport, please remember that check-in is from 14:00pm. Once you are all settled, the rest of the day is at your leisure. Go exploring the local area or vist some of Paris idyllic attractions (Eiffel Tower). You can go and collect your bib form the Expo located at the Parc Des Expositions in Hall 1 - 15th district. Meet other runners and see the latest products in running. In the evening enjoy some amazing food at the nearby restaurants a short walk from the hotel, with plenty to choose from you will be spoiled for choice.
Saturday April 11 - Day of Leisure Before Race Day
Today is the last day to collect your Bib from the Expo if you haven't already. The rest of the day you can enjoy numerous sites and experience why Paris is called the City of Love or go for a light 5k run to loosen up the legs before the big day. If you want to relax before the race, why not do it in the hotel's wellness area for the exclusive use of its guests. Accessible free of charge, You can enjoy a sauna or a hammam. In order to respect sanitary measures, access to the wellness area is by reservation only.
Meals - Breakfast
Sunday 12 April - Race Day!
The day has finally come! After an early breakfast we will make our way to the start line. Bag drop will open from 7am. For any supporters there is an Official App (Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris) where you can track your runners. The race will start in waves with the wheelchairs at 7.55am followed by the pros/preferenial starting at 8am then every 15 mintues until the final wave goes off at 11.27am.
The Paris Marathon course is largely flat and fast, making it ideal for anyone chasing a personal best - while also delivering one of the most scenic and culturally rich routes in the world.
Meals - Breakfast
Monday 13th April - Farewell Pairs
Today is the day we say goodbye to Paris, make your way back by your choice of transport, reception can help if you need a taxi. Check out is at 12pm but you can request a later check out form the hotel if your flight is not until the afternoon (additions chargers may apply).
Meals - Breakfast
| Prices Per Person in £ | Twin/Double * | Single |
| Runner | £849 | £1249 |
| Supporter | £599 | £999 |
*Twin means two people sharing a room either in one king bed (double) or two beds (twin). Single means sole use of the room for one person. If you are travelling the single price applies
Deposit £300 per runner, £200 for a supporter
Final Balance payment is due 10 weeks before departure - full payment is due at time of booking if booking within 10 weeks of departure.
To participate in the marathon, participants must have been born in 2005 or earlier. The "Paris Run for All" is open to runners aged 12 and up.
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