Paris Marathon
Date: Sunday 15th April 2012
Location: Paris, France
42,195 km in the City of Paris…the standard Olympic Marathon length.
The race starts on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées going downhill to circle round the Place de la Concorde before turning right onto Rue de Rivoli. The route passes the Louvre, then goes round the Place de la Bastille, and down Boulevard Soult to the Bois de Vincennes. A long loop of the Bois de Vincennes returns the route into the heart of Paris. The halfway point is reached at Rue de Charenton. The route now follows the course of the Seine, passing Île de la Cité and going under the Pont Neuf, then a series of tunnels. There is a large drinks station and foot massage at Trocadéro, opposite the Eiffel Tower. The route continues along the Seine, before branching off east to eventually pass though Bois de Boulogne, emerging for the final 200 metres and the finish on the Avenue Foch.
Unlike most other marathons, but like all races in France, the Paris Marathon requires a doctor's note affirming the runner is physically fit to run a marathon.
How we will support you:
- A PCRC running vest for the big day
- A marathon training guide & nutritional advice direct from professional Graeme Hitch
- Fundraising support, hints & tips
- FREE PCRC T-shirt’s for those that wish to cheer you along on the day
How can I collect the sponsorship?
The best way to raise this is online either via Virgin Money Giving or Just Giving websites.
What do I need to do next?
Contact the events team on 0207 679 9595 or email events@prostate-cancer-research.org.uk
Good Luck!