 What is the date of the Paris Half Marathon?
The 16th Semi-Marathon de Paris will take place on Sunday, March 2th, 2008.
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Who can register?
The race is open to all athletes licensed or non licensed. The competitors must be born in 1990 or before.
Participation in sporting events organised by sports federations or under their auspices is subject to the possession of a sports licence attesting that a medical certificate has been issued stipulating the absence of contraindications for participation in sports competitions, or, with regard to persons who are not holders of such licences and to whom such competitions are open, the possession of such a certificate alone (or a copy) dating from less than one year.
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How can I register?
You can register through the internet:
- either directly on line with a secure payment system
- or by filling out the PDF entry form (then print it and send it to Athlétisme Organisation)
You can ask for an Entry Form from
ASO ATHLÉTISME
2 rue Rouget de Lisle TSA 61100
92137 Issy-les-Moulineaux Cedex -
France
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Do I need a medical certificate?
Without a medical certificate, you will not be allowed to participate in the Paris Half Marathon.
Participation in sporting events organised by sports federations or under their auspices is subject to the possession of a sports licence attesting that a medical certificate has been issued stipulating the absence of contraindications for participation in sports competitions, or, with regard to persons who are not holders of such licences and to whom such competitions are open, the possession of such a certificate alone or a copy thereof dating from less than one year at the date of the Semi Marathon.
If you register through the internet, you will have to sent your medical certificate to ASO Athletisme as soon as you know your race number (see the runners list)
The medical certificate is issued by your Doctor after examining you, he will give you a certificate similar to the one below:
"I, the undersigned Dr ..., doctor of medicine, certify that the examination of Mr. YOURSELF reveals no contraindications for participating in sports competition,
medical certificate issued in
on the (date)"
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What is the Championchip technology?
The Championchip system will be used for the timing. Each competitor will be given a chip when collecting his starting documents. Check points will be placed, at the start, on the course and at the finish, to control each competitor's timing. Competitors failing to follow the course will be disqualified.
Chips must be returned to the organiser after the race. In case of withdrawal or cancellation, chips must be sent to the organiser 15 days after the course, at the latest. Each non returned chip will be charged 15 euros, and the competitor will be disqualified.
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How can I pay?
You can pay with your credit card (Visa, Eurocard, Mastercard) or by cheque in euros cashable in France.
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I registered on line, when should I send my medical certificate?
Athletes who registered on line must send their medical certificate by mail to ASO Athletisme with their race number (see the runners list)
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May I receive a confirmation by post?
Yes, you will receive it in January
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You can have a look at the runners list
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How do I receive my race number?
On presentation of an identification card, bibs are to be collected from Parc Floral de Paris.
No bibs will be sent by post
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Where is Parc Floral de Paris?
Parc Floral : Route de la Pyramide 75012 Paris
Métro : Château de Vincennes (Ligne 1)
Bus : 112
Opening hours:
Friday February 29th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday March 1st from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday March 2nd from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. |
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Where is the race start?
Esplanade du Château de Vincennes.
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Where is the finish line?
Esplanade du Château de Vincennes.
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