Paris Marathon

11 Apr 2010 to

Stop Press! Additional Guaranteed Entries for the 2010 Paris Marathon now available. Book before mid March.

Missed out on London?? This is the one!

The Paris Marathon, or the French say, the Marathon de Paris, was established in 1977 with the 1970’s craze for big city Marathons, and is undoubtedly one of the biggest and most popular marathons in Europe after London! And where better than the most romantic city in the World for a running holiday!!

THE RACE

The Paris Marathon starts on one of the World’s most famous streets, the Champs Elysees, and attracting over 35,000 runners each year, this is a truly memorable journey through to the finish in the spectacular Avenue Foch. Medals and certificates are issued for all runners who finish within the time limit of 5hrs 40mins.

Did you know? The very first marathon in Paris was on Sunday the 19th of July 1896, there was a big crowd at Porte Maillot for the first French marathon, which brought together 191 participants. After a 2h31’30’‘ race, and cheered on by 2.000 spectators, the British man Len Hurst crossed the finishing line traced out on the Conflans bridge. After a brief moment in the arms of his coach Boon, he regained all his strength in order to receive the 200 francs from the Petit Journal.

In the 2009 Paris Marathon, there were nearly 40,000 entrants, with over 30,000 finshing the marathon. Over 5,000 marathon runners entered from the UK, nearly half of the total 12,265 interenational entries. Interestingly, during the Paris Marathon itself, there were 220 000 spectators, 2 700 volunteers, 30 000 sponges, 84 music groups on the route and the marathon runners consumed 18 000 kg of bananas, 17 050 kg of oranges, 440 000 bottles of water, 2 000 kg of dried fruit and 2 000 kg of sugar cubes!!

Now, doesn’t that make you want to run the Paris Marathon??

This is the map of the 2010 Paris Marathon course.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE

All events in France require you to present a medical certificate from your doctor with your entry stating that ‘There is no contra indication to “YOUR NAME” taking part in a marathon, you will need to produce this certificate in Paris at the Expo to pick up your race number.

Sports Tours International can accept no responsibilty for failure to comply with this instruction, and no refunds will be given.

The Mercure Hotel:

This superior 4 star hotel is located at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. This is a quiet residential area, yet still close to the Trocadero, Champs Du Mars and a short walk along the river to Place Concorde. The Mercure is a modern hotel, it has a stylish reception leading to a bar, shop and restaurant over-looking a pleasant garden. All rooms have bathrooms en suite, hair dryer, colour tv, and mini bar. American style breakfast is included.

We will have Sports Tours International representation in the hotel.

PACKAGE DETAILS

Air Travel:
Flights are available from most major UK airports and are subject to availability and regional supplements, these may be used in conjunction with ACCOMMODATION ONLY PRICES

Eurostar Travel:
Departures from St Pancras (Ebbsfleet/Ashford supplements may apply) Supplements may also apply depending on train times and time of booking.

Package Prices,:
3 Nights by Eurostar Eurostar times are : Outbound Friday 9th April at 09:32 Paris at 12:47: Inbound Monday 12th April depart at 16:13 St Pancras at 17:34 (these dates and times are not flexible)
Twin/Double room = £390 per person based on 2 people sharing
Single room = £673 per person
Package Prices,:
2 Nights by Eurostar Eurostar times are : Outbound Saturday 10th April at 09:22 Paris at 12:47: Inbound Monday 12th April depart at 16:13 St Pancras at 17:34 (these dates and times are not flexible)
Twin/Double room = £299 per person based on 2 people sharing
Single room = £494 per person

We have limited availability on the above 2/3night packages when these are full package prices and train times WILL change.

2 Nights Accommodation Only
Twin/Double room = £226 per person based on 2 people sharing
Single room = £401 per person

Extra Nights
£91 per person sharing a Twin/Double room
£179 per person in a Single room

Entry Fee
£125 per person,

Deposit
£100 per person + £125 race entry fee

Included in the package price:
Return Eurostar travel as applicable
American style breakfast
2/3 nights accommodation of your choice

Not included in the package price:
Transfers in Paris
Race entry fee
Travel / medical insurance.
Flights

To book, please download our *booking form* and post, fax to +44 (0) 161 703 8547 or email to us at running@sportstoursinternational.co.uk .

If you’re looking for something extra to do whilst you’re away or fancy an excursion, we have teams up with Keith Prowse to offer you a fantastic selection of events and activities.