Depending on the length of stay you have booked with us you might arrive before or depart on different days to the following itinerary. The itinerary below reflects the 3 nights package. Paris is beautiful with plenty to see and do so we recommend extra nights. Optional tours can be arranged.
Friday 4 March, 2022 : Travel to Paris
Make your own arrangements to arrive at our hotel in Paris today. Usually, hotel rooms are ready to check in after 2pm. You can leave your luggage with the hotel and explore your surroundings while you wait for the room to be ready.
Our hotel
We are staying at the Mercure Paris Gare De Lyon Opéra Bastille which includes breakfast after each night’s stay.
What about my race bib collection?
All Paris Half Marathon race entries must be collected from race registration and expo (location TBC). Our staff in Paris will do a guided trip to and from the Expo this afternoon. The time will be provided with your final documents and itinerary.
How do I contact Destination Sport Experiences staff during my stay?
Destination Sport Experiences staff with local knowledge of Paris and the race will be available at certain times in the reception area of the hotel. Times and contact numbers will be provided with your final documents and itinerary.
The rest of the day and evening is free for you to enjoy Paris at your leisure.
Saturday 5 March, 2022 : Preparation Day with optional orientation run
After breakfast Destination Sport Experiences staff invite all our runners to join us for an easy run. The route will take you from Mercure Paris Gare De Lyon Opéra Bastille to the start and finish area and is not expected to be longer than 5km. Supporters are very welcome to join too.
Race bib collection
If you didn’t collect your bib yesterday, please do so this morning. There is no possibility of bib collection on race day. Our staff in Paris will do a guided trip to and from the Expo later this this morning. Time will be provided with your final documents and itinerary
The rest of the day and evening is free for you to enjoy Paris at your leisure.
Sunday 6 March, 2022 : The Harmonie Mutuelle Semi De Paris
This is the day you have trained so hard for!
Early breakfast is arranged in the hotel.
How do I get to the race start?
From Mercure Paris Gare De Lyon Opéra Bastille it is approx. 15 minutes’ walk to the race start area on the Boulevard Henri IV.
On arrival at the start please follow the instructions of the race officials.
The 2022 Paris Half Marathon
The Paris Half Marathon is 21.1km of fun and we know it will be an experience you will not forget. Your training is now done, the race is here and soon you will be wearing a well-deserved medal!
Start time will be communicated in your final documents.
Family and friends who did not enter the half marathon?
You can travel by foot or public transport in your own time and pace to support and spectate along the race route. The Destination Sport Experiences staff will be happy to advise.
After the race make your way back to the hotel, freshen up, celebrate…you deserve it!
How do I get to my hotel from the race finish?
It is approx. 5 minutes’ walk from the race finish area on Rue du Lyon to the Mercure Paris Gare De Lyon Opéra Bastille
Monday 7 March, 2022 : Departure
Unless you have booked extra nights with us then today, we ask that you check out of your room before 12 noon, and we say thank you for joining us. It’s not goodbye but instead we’ll see you next time as we hope you will join us for another Destination Sport Experience.
