The Paris Marathon: Easy-to-Understand Information
📅 Marathon Date
The Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris will take place on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
The start will begin at 8:00 a.m.
If you are already registered, you will be told your exact start time later, depending on your starting group.
🏁 The Course
The start line is on the Champs-Élysées.
The finish line is near Avenue Foch, in Paris.
You will run 42.195 kilometers.
You can see the course map here: 👉 Link to the map
📝 How to Register
Go to the registration website: 👉 Link to registration
Then:
- Click on “Je m’inscris” (I’m registering)
- Create an account or log in
- Fill in the form
💰 The price depends on the date and the number of spots left.
The earlier you register, the cheaper it is.
⚠️ Be careful: registration may close early if the maximum number of runners is reached.
🧾 Medical Certificate / Health Prevention Pathway (PPS)
Since 2024, the medical certificate has been replaced by the Health Prevention Pathway (PPS).
You must complete your PPS or upload your FFA license.
How does the PPS work? It’s very simple!
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Go to the dedicated PPS website 👉 Link to the PPS website
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Log in to Time to 👉 Link to the website
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Click on “My Profile”, then “My Events”, then “Manage My Registration”
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On your dashboard, fill in and save your PPS number in the “File Status” section.
⚠️ Important: Your PPS information must exactly match your registration (same name, surname, and date of birth).
🎽 Collecting Your Bib
Your bib number is your runner’s number.
You must collect it before the race at the expo:
🏢 Run Experience
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris
📅 Collection days:
- Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Friday, April 10, 2026
- Saturday, April 11, 2026
📋 Bring with you:
- An ID card
- Your QR code received by email
🧠 Is This Your First Marathon?
You can find simple tips here: 👉 Link to useful advice
You’ll find:
- Training plans
- Nutrition advice
- How to choose your running shoes
- Tips for managing stress before the race
📞 Do You Have a Question?
You can contact the organization here: 👉 Link to contact page
📌 Quick Summary
📅 Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
🏁 Distance: 42.195 km
📍 Start: Champs-Élysées / Finish: Avenue Foch
📝 Registration: online on the official website
📄 Medical Certificate / PPS: required
🎽 Bib Collection: before the race at Paris Expo
ℹ️ More Info & Contacts: on the official website
This text has been written using E2R (Easy to Read and Understand) universal language.
What is Easy-to-Read (E2R)?
Easy-to-Read, also known as E2R, is a universal language designed to make information accessible to everyone — especially for people with:
- Intellectual disabilities
- Cognitive or language disorders
- Low literacy or limited understanding of written French
Easy-to-Read follows a European standard method, with clear rules defined by the organization Inclusion Europe.
Key Rules of Easy-to-Read Content
1. Short, simple, and direct sentences
Example: “The start is on the Champs-Élysées.”
No subclauses — one idea per sentence.
2. Simple and concrete words
Example: “You must bring a medical document” instead of “Participants are required to provide a medical certificate.”
3. Common and familiar vocabulary
Example: “How to register” instead of “Registration procedure.”
Example: “Price” instead of “Pricing.”
4. Active voice
Example: “You must bring your ID” instead of “An ID must be presented.”
5. Pictograms or emojis to guide the reader
Use emojis (📅, 🏁, 🧾, etc.) to simulate pictograms.
They act as visual markers that help users navigate the page more easily.
6. A clear structure with visible titles
Each section has a short, straightforward title that can be identified at a glance.
Example: “🎽 Collect your race bib.”
7. Bullet points or numbered lists
Information is broken down step by step:
- Go to the website
- Click on “Register”
This helps reduce cognitive load and improves understanding.
8. No complex abbreviations
Example: FFA = French Athletics Federation.
9. A reassuring and engaging tone
Example: “You can find simple tips here.”
The goal is to guide and encourage the reader, not to sound formal or distant.
10. A clear and concise summary at the end
The section “📌 Quick Summary” recaps all the key information — like a memory aid without jargon.
Why This Format Works for an Accessibility Page
✅ Cognitively accessible:
Information is clearly structured, explicit, and easy to follow — no prior knowledge of sports or digital platforms is required.
✅ Visually accessible:
Use of well-separated content blocks, emojis/pictograms to guide the reading flow, and clear titles.
✅ Technically accessible:
The HTML structure can include ARIA attributes and is easily readable by screen readers.
Who Benefits From Easy-to-Read Content?
- People with intellectual or cognitive disabilities
- Older adults or people less comfortable with digital tools
- Non-native speakers or those who don’t speak French fluently
- Anyone feeling anxious or unfamiliar with their first race experience