13 refreshment stations are available along the course: 9 full stations (food + drinks) and 4 water points, as well as a full refreshment station at the finish. There will also be 2 Ta Energy stations this year (electrolyte drink to pour into your personal container).
They will be located at:
- Full stations: km4.8 - km8.7 – km13.3 – km16.8 – km21.3 – km24.2 – km30.6 – km35.1 – km38.8 - finish
- Water points: km22.5 – km29 – km32.6 – km37
- Ta Energy: km24.2 – km32.2
Full stations:
The full refreshment stations (drinks + food) are 160 meters long. It is therefore not necessary to go to the first tables to get supplies, as there is enough space to avoid any crowding.
You will find (in large quantities) sweet and savory items. Bananas, gingerbread slices, dried fruits, sugar cubes, pretzels, salty crackers... there will be something for everyone! These items will be spaced out along the tables.
Liquid stations:
Placed between these full refreshment stations, water points will allow you to access drinking water.
The volunteers will be happy to help you regain your strength for the rest of your marathon! This year, there will be less distance between each station to allow you to refill your container frequently and without waiting.
Indeed, the number of refreshment stations will significantly increase, especially in the second half of the course. Additional water sprays will be set up in case of high temperatures.
As part of our environmental commitments with the City of Paris, we are evolving our refreshment practices.
To stay well hydrated while contributing to a more environmentally friendly event:
- Bring your own hydration container: reusable cup, flask, or hydration pack
- Volunteers will be present to help fill your containers
- Filling stations will allow you to refill your containers independently
This year, there will be less distance between each refreshment station to allow you to refill your container frequently and without waiting. Indeed, the number of refreshment points will significantly increase, especially in the second half of the course.
Additional water sprays will be set up in case of high temperatures.
No bottles or cups will be distributed along the course.
Extension of the elite bottle system for sub-2h50 runners
An extension of the elite bottle system is being introduced for runners targeting a time under 2h50.
This system follows the same principles as the elite setup:
- Use of pre-filled water bottles provided by the organization
- Mandatory return of bottles in designated collection zones after use
- Cleaning and reuse of bottles by the organization over multiple years
Access conditions
This system is exclusively reserved for runners:
- Starting in the preferred wave (start no later than 8:03 a.m.)
- Following the pace schedule based on a 4:01/km pace
Switch to the no-bottle system
Beyond the time limits defined above, the system is withdrawn and subsequent runners switch to the system with water refill stations, misting showers, and personal containers.
Runners’ obligations
This system provides additional race comfort but involves strict requirements:
- Bottles must be disposed of in the designated collection zones, located approximately 150 meters after the refreshment stations
- Any runner who does not comply with these collection rules may face disqualification