 Your Half Marathon weekend in Paris - so as not to leave anything to chance!
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Your very first appointment in Paris is the Parc Floral. Each and every one of you 23,000 entrants is obliged to come through here in order to collect your competitor number (competitor’s number) for the race, which will also give you the opportunity to have a look at the services and products presented by our partners.
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In order to collect your bib and your gift bag from the village you must present some ID and your confirmation of entry in the race.
If you have not yet presented your medical certificate (information to be checked on the runners’ list), do not forget to bring it with you.
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Having dealt with all of these formalities, you will then discover the official shop, offering some products, clothing in the Paris Half Marathon colours.
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On the adidas stand runners advices, help to find right gear and get background of famous athlete as Dominique Chauvelier.
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You will also find the Sports Akileine products and many French races organisers.
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Before leaving the village, don’t forget to have a look on maps and information about the D day.
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After a last meal consisting mainly of pasta, and a good night’s sleep, you will have to get to the Esplanade du Chateau de Vincennes for the start of the Half Marathon (10 a.m.)
You will have a free locker made available to you from 07:30 to 09:15 in the Parc Floral. You may leave a bag here, so that you can change after the race.
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Warning: it is imperative that your competitor number be clearly visible (on your chest) along the entire course of the race in order to obtain refreshments, to be given assistance by the emergency services in case of a problem, and so that your photos will be easily identifiable.
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We would advise you to enter the starting line-up grid before 09:40 in order to avoid any scramble.
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The pace setters sponsored by Jogging International will take up their positions at your side in the various starting line-up grids and will accompany you during the entire race, giving you precious advice. Getting to the finish line is simple: all you need to do is follow the ideal line (blue).
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The refreshments, set out at 5km intervals, consist of bananas, oranges, water, dried fruits and sugar cubes.
You will also find energy drinks (Vittel +) at the 10 and 15 km markers.
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After you have crossed the finishing line, teams of volunteers will be there to give you your souvenir medal and complete provisioning.
You will also have the opportunity of being given a massage by one of the physiotherapy students being sponsored by Sports Akileïne, as well as any medical aid that you may require, by teams of Red Cross personnel.
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After that, it will be time for you to collect your bag from the changing rooms and to rejoin your loved ones.
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The race results will be published on the www.parismarathon.com Internet site, from Sunday afternoon onwards.
You will also have the opportunity of replying directly online to the satisfaction questionnaire, which allows us to make improvements in the organisation of the marathon each year.
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A certificate will be sent to each of the finishers during the course of April.
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