FitBit Semi de Paris

Paris Half Marathon 2019

Sunday 10 March 2019

Duration: 2, 3 Nights Options Distance: Half Marathon

The Paris Half Marathon or ‘FitBit Semi de Paris’ takes place on Sunday 10 March, 2019. Run through the romantic charm of Paris with a route that takes you through the streets of Paris and some of its most well known landmarks. The ‘Semi de Paris’ is an IAAF Bronze Label race which attracts 40,000 runners from across France and the rest of Europe.

DETAILS
Famous for its iconic landmarks and romantic culture, Paris is a hot-spot for tourists all year round. This iconic city comes to life when the streets are filled with over 35,000 runners, and thousands of supporters who gather to show their support for the annual Paris Half Marathon. With musical entertainment along the way, the Paris Half Marathon is a magical event in a wonderful city.

We offer guaranteed entry into the 2019 Paris Half Marathon and you can choose a 2 or 3 night’s stay at our hotel which is excellently located within easy reach of the event’s registration, start and finish. Would you like to know what’s close to the hotel? Please find some more information here

Prices from £215 per person and our travel package includes:
- A safe pair of hands – More information
- Our staff service. Please see details below
- 2 or 3 nights accommodation (extra nights on request) at the Hotel de La Porte Doree
- Hotel is very close to the registration, start and finish area
- Daily breakfasts
- All hotel taxes
Also available
- Race entry fee – early booking fee 0f £50
- Travel / medical insurance – please visit our insurance page
- Online Medical Certification service – All events in France require you to present a medical certificate from your doctor with your entry stating there is no existing health problem preventing you taking part in a marathon. You will need to produce this certificate in Paris at the expo to pick up your race number. You can download the form to give to your doctor here or alternatively by visiting Sports Medical Certificates, you can enter your details for an online medical certification.
Our staff service on the 2019 Semi de Paris includes:
- A Half Marathon race briefing
- Daily hotel visits
- An escorted trip to the Expo on Friday and Saturday
- An escorted trip to the start
Race Entry Fee

Race Entry – Early Booking Fee £50

Please note: Compulsory Medical Certificate (see important information for further details).

Paris Sightseeing

Whilst in Paris, take in some of the famous sites this wonderful city has to offer. The best way to explore is by foot or by a guided tour which takes in may of the Paris’s most popular tourist attractions. Visit a Moulin Rouge Show, a Bateaux Parisiens Dinner Cruise (great for a Marathon Celebration dinner!), The Eifel Tower or take in a panoramic city tour. Click here for sightseeing in Paris where you can view available trips and make a booking.

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Paris Half Marathon Event Details

The 2019 ‘FitBit Semi de Paris’ the Paris Half Marathon will take place on Sunday 10 March, 2019.

Enjoyed by over 37,000 finishers in 2018, the Paris Half Marathon continues to grow in popularity year by year and it is easy to see why. Traditionally taking place in the East of Paris, runners make their way along the Avenues of the Bois de Vincennes and the boulevards and streets of the 12th arrondissement before heading into central Paris, looping around Hôtel de Ville city hall.

Running enthusiasts, sponsors and exhibitors gather for the 2 days leading up to the Paris Half Marathon. Giving a huge amount of support for the runners as many spectators that line the Parisian streets to cheer you on with many musical events along the way. The course is relatively flat, allowing a significant number of runners to beat their personal bests. Every year, elite runners from Kenya or Ethiopia put in performances of international standard.
ITINERARY

The Paris Half Marathon offers the perfect chance to mix a weekend away in this iconic city with the added excitement of running a half marathon. Take a look at your running weekend trip away below:

Friday 8 March, 2019

Arrive in Paris by your own travel arrangements and make your way to the Hotel De La Porte Doree. Depending on your arrival time, you will have the opportunity to attend the marathon EXPO. You can collect your bib on Friday from 10.00 until 19.30.

Click here to find out – HOW TO GET FROM THE HOTEL TO THE EXPO

This evening our running representative will organise a welcome meeting so all our runners can get to know each other ahead of the weekend.

Saturday 9 March, 2019

Free day to explore the city of Paris. Spend your day climbing to the top of the Eiffel Tower, grab a selfie in front of the Arc de Triumph or spend the day browsing the local shops and tasting the local cuisine. Today you will also have time to attend the marathon EXPO to collect your race pack. You can collect your bib from 09.00 until 19.30. The Semi de Paris EXPO village and registration is located at the ‘Parc Floral de Paris Bois de Vincennes – Route de la Pyramide – 75012 Paris’ which is the same location as the start and the finish of the event.

Our running representative will do a guided trip to and from the Expo from the hotel today. This evening we will hold an informal meeting at the hotel with some hints and tips for the half marathon tomorrow.

Sunday 10 March, 2019 – FitBit Semi de Paris

Half Marathon day. Today is the day. Grab your trainers as you take your spot on the Paris Half Marathon starting line. From the hotel it takes about 15 minutes by Metro to get to the start and as the finish is in the same location, another 15 minutes to get back again after. Our running rep will do a guided trip over to the start today.

Click here for a map of the start and click here for a map of the finish

Monday 11 March, 2019

After breakfast, check out of the hotel by 12pm where you will then have time to explore Paris before your return or onward journey.
HOTELS & PRICING
Hotel de La Porte Doree

You will stay at the Hotel de La Porte Doree which is excellently located for the start, finish and expo and the local attractions on offer. ...

Prices

Single travellers and twin to share service – READ MORE HERE

We welcome single travellers on our tours and holidays as it is a great way to join a like-minded group of people and you will make lots of new friends. If you would like to join our group as a single traveller we can offer you two options. You can book a single room or if you want to avoid the single supplement then you can make use of our ‘twin to share’ service. We will pair you up with another traveller (of the same sex) and you can enjoy the event without having to pay the single supplement.

2 nights – Saturday and Sunday night

£240 per person based on 2 people sharing a Superior Twin Room (2 single beds)
£219 per person based on 2 people sharing a Standard Double Room (1 double bed)
£315 per person based on sole occupancy of a Standard Single Room

3 nights – Friday, Saturday, Sunday night

£310 per person based on 2 people sharing a Superior Twin Room (2 single beds)
£279 per person based on 2 people sharing a Standard Double Room (1 double bed)
£420 per person based on sole occupancy of a Standard Single Room

Extra nights available on request. Please call us on 0044(0)1617038161 or email us if you have any questions or requests.
FitBit Semi de Paris Hotels
Hotel de La Porte Doree

You will stay at the Hotel de La Porte Doree which is excellently located for the start, finish and expo.

The hotel is located to a few metro stops from the city’s main tourist centre and is close to the Bois de Vincennes. From the hotel, you can walk to the centre of Paris along the ancient Roman viaduct, transformed into an elevated garden. There are numerous bus and metro lines near the hotel that offer quick, easy access to the city’s top tourist attractions.

Rooms – Rooms are furnished with Henri II style antiques but with modern comforts. Each room is different with some rooms having period fireplaces.

Hotel location from the start and finish is 2.7km – Map Here

Hotel location from the EXPO is: 3.3km – Map Here

Public transport access: Métro : Château de Vincennes (Ligne 1) / Bus : 112

Hotel check-in is from 2:00 pm and check-out until noon

Hotel Price

24 hour reception

Double glazing

Dock Ipod

DVD/Blue-Ray player (DVD collection available at the reception desk)

Safe

Free Wi-Fi

Courtesy tray

Telephone

Extra thick mattress cover

Wooden flooring

Flat screen LCD TV

Hairdryer

Extra soft towels, pillows and eiderdowns

Organic shampoos, shower gels and body lotions
IMPORTANT INFO

How to Book

Please click on the book now tab at the top of this page. At time of booking we require a non-refundable deposit per person plus any applicable entry fee. The balance of your travel package must be paid, at the latest, 12 weeks before departure to avoid the cancellation of your trip.

Important Notice: Compulsory Medical Certificate

All events in France require you to present a medical certificate from your doctor with your entry stating there is no existing health problem preventing you taking part in a marathon. You will need to produce this certificate in Paris at the expo to pick up your race number. You can download the form to give to your doctor here or alternatively by visiting Sports Medical Certificates, you can enter your details for an online medical certification. Sports Tours International can accept no responsibility for failure to comply with this instruction, and no refunds will be given. Also, to run in the Paris Half Marathon, you must be born in or before 2000. You can enter if you are younger but only if the parental consent form has been signed and provided at registration

Paris Sightseeing

Whilst in Paris, take in some of the famous sites this wonderful city has to offer. The best way to explore is by foot or by a guided tour which takes in may of the Paris’s most popular tourist attractions. Visit a Moulin Rouge Show, a Bateaux Parisiens Dinner Cruise (great for a Marathon Celebration dinner!), The Eifel Tower or take in a panoramic city tour. Click here for sightseeing in Paris where you can view available trips and make a booking.

Single travellers and twin to share – READ MORE HERE

We welcome single travellers on our tours and holidays as it is a great way to join a like-minded group of people and you will make lots of new friends. If you would like to join our group as a single traveller we can offer you two options. A single room or if you want to avoid the single supplement then you can make use of our ‘twin to share’ option. We will pair you up with another traveller (of the same sex) and you can enjoy the event without having to pay extra.

General, visa, passport and health information

For passport and visa information, please check the relevant section on this page: https://www.gov.uk/browse/citizenship/passports. General Travel and health Information for your destination is available on the FCO website. Click here for the latest travel advice for France, and click here for useful ‘know before you go’ information also from the FCO. Please note that this information relates to UK passport holders only and that other nationalities should refer to their own authorities for this information.

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) issues travel advice on destinations, which includes information on passports, visas, health, safety and security and more. For all information relating to France, please click HERE.

Travel Insurance

For details of specialist sports travel insurance for our travel packages, please visit our insurance page. You must ensure that your travel insurance policy covers you to participate in running events. There is additional information about our other Concierge Services on our special web page.
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Q. Like other events in France. Do you need a Medical Certificate.

A.
Yes , all events in France require you to present a medical certificate. Stating there is no contra indication to you taking part in a marathon

Q. How can I pick up my race number ?

A.
Race numbers are collected on arrival at the Expo. Full instructions will be detailed in your itinerary.

Q. How far is the hotel from the expo?

A.
The hotel is located around 3.3km from the expo.

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