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05/03/2025

EACH ONE'S STORY, EACH ONE'S MOTIVATION  

More than 55,000 runners are expected on the Champs-Élysées on 13 April. Men, women, French people from all the mainland departments as well as overseas, participants (33%) from around the world (the United Kingdom is the most represented nation after France, with 11.7% of participants, followed by the United States and Germany), newcomers (51% at the start of their first marathon), ‘old hands’, young people, ‘not so young’ (average age of the field: 37). Each athlete will begin their journey through the streets of Paris with their own story, their own goal, their own ambitions.

10/02/2025

GREEN RUNNERS CHALLENGE STARTS COUNTDOWN TO SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC MARATHON DE PARIS 

For several years now, the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris has encouraged its entrants to adopt environmentally friendly practices, support charitable and inclusive causes and embrace sport for health, giving rise to a community of true ambassadors for eco-responsibility, or Green Runners.

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19/12/2024

TURKISH AIRLINES BECOMES THE OFFICIAL PARTNER OF THE SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC MARATHON DE PARIS 

Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, further reaffirms its strong support for sports by becoming the official partner of the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris for the next two years. As one of the world’s most famous running events, first marathon will take place on April 13, 2025.

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07/04/2024

MAKING THEIR DREAMS COME TRUE 

55,922 runners, from the four corners of the globe, set out this Sunday from the Champs-Élysées to start the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris. The field on the world’s largest marathon began a journey through the world’s most beautiful city. Regardless of the time achieved at the finishing line, they will all return home with memories that will last a lifetime. 

Key points

• A participation record: 55,922 runners start the world’s biggest marathon.
• 98% finished, 46% were running their first marathon, 28% of the field were women, 31% were from abroad, with an average age of 38 years old.
• At the finishing line, there were shouts of joy, laughter, tears and, for all, a feeling of great happiness on receiving their finisher’s medal.
• Ethiopians Mulugeta Uma (2:05’33’’) and Mestawut Fikir (2:20’45’’) were the quickest.
• 1.5 million raised by 1,800 runners in aid of nearly 250 charities: a record for the solidarity bibs.
• The Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris will be back on Sunday 13th April 2025. Log in to the timeto platform on Wednesday 10th April to register. 

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03/04/2024

THE CLOCK IS TICKING DOWN FASTER!

Key points

• Run Experience at Porte de Versailles hall 1, from Thursday 4 th to Saturday 6th April.
• 150 exhibitors allowing you to discover, exchange and share, as well as the Running Arena for testing.
• Events and conferences on a wide range of themes.
• On France 3 or France.TV, via the application, on the social networks or also thanks to La Ligne 42km… there are several ways to follow the race on the big day.
• A week of running: ASICS Speed Race, Marathoon’s, Paris Run For All.

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28/03/2024

A FIELD FILLED WITH PROMISE

Key points

• The last three winners at the start of the men's race : Abeje Ayana, Deso Gelmis and Elisha Rotich
• The elite women on the same starting line as the men to benefit from conditions favourable to performance (Judith Jeptum (KEN) - 2h19’48’’ en 2022)
• A sizeable Ethiopian delegation in the women's race with the event record in their sights
• For the fourth consecutive year, the race supports the French Parasports Championships, with four titles awarded.

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14/03/2024

MANY HIGHLIGHTS RIGHT UP TO THE BIG DAY

Key points

• 54,000 participants expected for the biggest marathon in the world, for a unique sporting adventure
• Record sell-out 4 months before the event (vs 3 months for the last edition) New: ASICS will set the times ablaze with the ASICS Youth Race and ASICS Speed Race on Friday evening
• The Schneider Electric Marathon week also includes "Génération Marateens", the Marathoon's for the youngest and Paris Run For All: a true celebration of the sport of running
• Run Experience is three days of encounters, sharing with over 150 exhibitors, and a comprehensive programme of events and conferences.
• Press kit and media accreditations here
• Pre-registration for Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris 2025 on time to

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07/03/2024

RUNNING THROUGH THE HEART OF PARIS TO WRITE THEIR OWN STORY

Key points

• 54,000 participants expected at the start of the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris, the world's largest marathon
• Sold out record from December 2023 (Pre-registration for the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris 2025 open on time to)
• The press kit is available here
• A tremendous diversity of profiles in the field: 28% women, 46% of participants running their first marathon, 31% from abroad, 10% under 25 years of age
• Personal challenge, quest for performance, desire to surpass oneself, revenge on life - to each his or her own.
•  Press accreditation now open

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28/02/2024

THE FLOWER OF YOUTH

Key points

• Average age of Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris entrants trending downwards as runners under 25 sign up in droves (10%)
• Génération Marateens, a series of educational and sports workshops for young Parisians held every Wednesday in March, to hold a big meet at the Jules Ladoumègue Stadium (19th arrondissement of Paris) on 27 March
• Marathoon's, a race for children 5 to 12, to take place in Place de Fontenoy (7th arrondissement of Paris) on Saturday, 6 April
• The ASICS Youth Race to spot tomorrow's champions

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09/02/2024

PARIS READY TO WELCOME THE WORLD... IN APRIL

Key points

• Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris to take runners on a tour of the most beautiful city in the world on 7 April
• Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris much more than a marathon, with action-packed moments for all, from Génération Marateens, Paris Run For All and Marathoon's to Run Experience
• Customised support available to help runners hit their goals