WHAT IF YOU GREW A TREE INSTEAD OF GETTING A T-SHIRT?
NEW! When you register for the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris, you now have the option to renounce your race T-shirt to support an eco-responsible initiative.
In partnership with ASICS, this action aims to reduce the event’s environmental footprint.
By choosing not to receive a T-shirt, you are contributing to the planting of a tree in a sustainably managed French forest - a tree of which you'll become the sponsor. This initiative is made possible thanks to our collaboration with EcoTree, a specialist in forest ecosystem restoration in France. Their expertise guarantees transparency, reliability and monitoring of your tree throughout its growth.
Once the tree has been planted, you'll receive a sponsorship certificate containing all details about your tree and the forestry project to which it belongs.
On race day, you'll be able to run with pride alongside the Green Runners, committed runners who actively participate in reducing the event’s environmental impact.
Thank you for your commitment!
THE FOREST: AN ESSENTIAL SANCTUARY FOR OUR WELL-BEING
Forests cover more than one third of France’s territory and are far more than just a backdrop for athletes. As the true green lungs of the country, forests play a vital role in air regulation, capturing millions of tonnes of CO₂ every year and filtering over 60% of fine particles and pollutants. In contrast, urban environments expose the body to pollution and heat, while forests offer a naturally sheltered and temperate setting—ideal for overall well-being.
Forests are also a powerful source of renewal. For runners, whether during training sessions or on race day, they represent a true sanctuary for both mental and physical recovery. Studies show that just 30 minutes spent in a forest are enough to reduce stress levels, while regular exposure helps improve memory, concentration, and even creativity.
Yet, while 83% of French people consider forests essential to their lives, 74% admit they do not know how to take action to protect them.
That is why Garnier has partnered with WWF France, actively supporting initiatives to preserve French forests. The goal is clear: protect 50,000 hectares of forest by raising donations and taking part in training programs designed to help everyone adopt the right everyday actions.
To find out more, visit:
Together, let’s take care of France’s forests
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC PARIS MARATHON CONTRIBUTION TO THE ENVIRONMENT
Since 2017, the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon has reduced the waste generated during the event by 50%. This aligns with the commitments expressed in the GESI charter and complies with the AGEC law, combating single-use plastic, waste, and promoting reuse.
Each year, the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon takes measures that, in 2025, allowed the collection of.
- 3,4 tonnes of runners' clothing left in the start lockers, sorted and recycled for a secondary use
- 10 tonnes of waste recycled (cardboard, wood, PET, etc.)
- 4.1 tonnes of bio-waste from refreshment stands, composted to become topsoil
- 3780 kg of fruits, donated to the Restos du Cœur
- 443 pairs of running shoes donated to the Africa Run association and then sent to Africa.
This year, bring your unused running shoes to the Run Experience! They must be in good condition and washed so they can be given a second life through solidarity.
More than 70% of the waste that couldn’t be avoided has either been given a second life or was upcycled.
Beyond these actions in favor of circularity, the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon has been contributing since 2019 to projects that avoid or revome CO2 emissions through the Livelihoods Carbon Funds, which supports projects aiding rural communities in Kenya with restoring and preserving their ecosystem.
