Paris Marathon

5 April 2009

All information below is for the 2008
paris Marathon and should be used as a guide only

PACKAGES FOR 2009 ARE YET TO BE RELEASED

PLEASE CONTACT US NOW TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST FOR 2009

THE COURSE

The race starts at the top of the Champs Elysées and finishes at the bottom of Avenue Foch.  The Paris Marathon is a relatively flat course with a maximum elevation of just over 60 metres.

The Paris Marathon Race Profile

PACKAGES

Travelling Fit is offering you a 4 star property, conveniently located within walking distance to the race start and finish area. All properties have been selected for their excellent reputation and prime location in the bustling Champs Elysees area which is surrounded by quieter streets with many attractive small hotels, great shops and local life.

PARIS ACCOMMODATION:
Travelling Fit is offering you the choice of 3 and 4 star properties, conveniently located within walking distance to the race start and finish area. All properties have been selected for their excellent reputation and prime location in the bustling Champs Elysees area which is surrounded by quieter streets with many attractive small hotels, great shops and local life.

Click here to view our 2008 Paris Marathon Packages in PDF Format

Paris Marathon 2 Night Packages (Saturday and Sunday)

Hotel	Location	Twin Room	Single Room	Triple Room
3 Star Paris Hotel	Champs Elysees Area
Runners		from AU$ 615	from AU$ 835	from AU$ 699
Non-Runners		from AU$ 320		from AU$ 409
Additional Nights		from AU$ 123	from AU$ 246	from AU$ 171
Hotel	Location	Twin Room	Single Room	Triple Room
4 Star Paris Hotel	Champs Elysees Area
Runners		from AU$ 775	from AU$ 1085	from AU$ 755
Non-Runners		from AU$ 490		from AU$ 470
Additional Nights		from AU$ 214	from AU$ 385	from AU$ 203

PACKAGE PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

In order to secure your package to the Paris Marathon a non-refundable deposit of AU$330 per person is required.

If you are interested in becoming a part of this monumental race we highly recommend that you contact Hailee on 1300 728 296 or email hailee@travellingfit.com ASAP to confirm your interest.

Please note that an AU$55 Per Person (OR AU$77 after close of OFFICIAL registration) surcharge will apply on all packages to
1) Australian Residents who do not purchase airfares through Travelling Fit.
2) All Non-Australian residents

RACE INFORMATION

ENTRY FEES

All runners must provide a medical certificate certifying that they are fit esnough to complete the course.

A limit of 35,000 runners are able to compete in the Paris Marathon and once this limit has been reached entries will be closed.

QUALIFYING TIMES
There are no qualifying times for the Paris Marathon.

START TIME
The Paris Marathon starts at 8:45am.

CUT-OFF TIMES
There is a 5 hour 40 minutes cut-off for the Paris Marathon.  After this time the roads will be reopened and all remaining competitors will then be subject to normal road rules.

RACE TIMING
The ChampionChip timing system will be used. Every runner will be given a Chip when collecting his or her bib and kit bag at Marathon Expo. This chip must be fixed to the lacing of one of your shoes. The chip will be collected by the organiser at the finish of the race and if your chip is not returned you will be fined €15 and disqualified.

RACE PACKETS
Race packets can be collected from the Marathon Expo on the following dates

You will be required to bring your confirmation of entry document and your passport/ID card.

The Marathon Expo is located at

Hall 5 - Porte de Versailles
75015 Paris

The closest Metro station is: Porte de Versailles

Race packets include the official tee-shirt of the 2008 Paris Marathon and the runner-bag in which you will find information about the marathon, special offers and some gifts, as well as two (2) tickets to the Saturday night Pasta Party.

Race Packets WILL NOT be mailed and they CANNOT be collected on the day of the race.

PACE SETTERS
Pace setters holding balloons in the colours of your bibs will be present in each of the Starting Areas, 30 minutes before the start.  They will be running at 3:00, 3:15, 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, 4:30 hours and over pace.

PERSONAL REFRESHMENTS AND CLOTHING
Personal gear will be able to be left in a specially designated area near the start/finish line.  There is no provision at the Paris Marathon for personal refreshments to be placed along the course.

TRANSPORT
Transport to the start and finish of the race is not provided as part of the race entry.  As the race starts in the centre of Paris all the hotels in our packages (listed below) are within easy walking distance of the start/finish line.

FINISHERS T-SHIRTS, MEDALS AND CERTIFICATES
A medal will be given to all finishers and a performance certificate will be send by post a few weeks after the race.

WEATHER CONDITIONS
The average temperature for Paris in April is 10°C (50°F)

OTHER EVENTS
5.2km Breakfast Run

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