Join #TeamShine for the Paris Marathon in 2026! Paris in Springtime - what a great time to visit!
Entry for Shine places in this event have now closed. However, if you have your own place we'd love you to run for us - let us know and we'll be in touch!
This extremely popular event will take you through scenic Paris, passing by historical monuments and beautiful landmarks.
You’ll start on the famous Champs-Elysees and head eastwards, running through the Place de la Concorde and the Place de la Bastille, past Chateau de Vincennes, through the Bois de Vincennes, and along the banks of the River Seine for some miles, seeing Notre Dame, the Grand Palais and the Eiffel Tower before running through the Bois de Boulogne and finishing on Avenue Foch!
To see a map of the 2025 route and to explore the streets of Paris with a 3D video please click here.
Would you love to take part in 2026?
Sign up and secure your place today!
Date: Sunday 12th April 2026
Location: Paris
Registration fee: £45
Minimum sponsorship pledge: £650
When you join Team Shine you will receive:
Shine has a limited number of charity places available. Book your spot on the start line today by clicking ‘sign up now’ at the bottom of this page.
Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so act fast to avoid disappointment.
If you have a general entry place in the race, we would love you to be a part of #TeamShine!
With no minimum sponsorship pledge or registration fee, we simply ask you to raise as much as you can to support members and families affected by spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. Plus, you'll have access to all the great benefits above.
To join Shine with your own place, complete this short form.
The Paris Marathon team welcomes participants with disabilities. Please note that the rules of the event states that you must take part in the race on your own, without assistance.
If you have a disability and are interested in taking part and have any questions, please visit the Paris Marathon Disabled Athletes page.
If you need any more information before signing up, or if you have any other questions for our Fundraising Team, get in touch by completing our enquiry form.
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