Paris Marathon - Hotel Inclusive Stay

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 1 April, 2022 : Travel to Paris

Make your own arrangements to arrive at our chosen hotel in Paris today. Usually, hotel rooms are ready to check in after 3pm. You can leave your luggage with the hotel and explore your surroundings while you wait for the room to be ready.

Our hotels

We are staying at the Hotel Rochester Champs-Elysée and the Ibis Styles Paris Cadet Lafayette. Both hotels include breakfast after each night’s stay.

What about my race bib collection?

If you have booked your Paris Marathon race entry with us our staff in Paris will collect your race bib in advance of your arrival. This will be given to you at your hotel. There is therefore no necessity to visit the Expo unless you wish to visit in your own time. If you did not book your race entry with us you will need to collect your bib from the expo in Porte de Versailles.

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 Rochester Champs Elysée. Times and contact numbers will be provided with your final documents and itinerary. If you are staying at Ibis Styles Paris Cadet Lafayette our staff can be contacted telephonically or you are very welcome to visit us at Hotel Rochester Champs Elysée during the given times.

The rest of the day and evening is free for you to enjoy Paris at your leisure.

Saturday 2 April, 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 Hotel Rochester Champs Elysée 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.

The rest of the day and evening is free for you to enjoy Paris at your leisure.

Sunday 3 April, 2022 : The Paris Marathon

This is the day you have trained so hard for! 

Early breakfasts are arranged in the hotels. 

How do I get to the race start?

If you are staying at the Hotel Rochester Champs Elysée it is approx. 15 minutes’ walk to the race start area on the Champs Elysée.

If you are staying at the Ibis Styles Paris Cadet Lafayette we recommend you buy a ticket in advance and take the trains from Poissonnierre station to George V station via Palais Royal. Journey time approx. 26 minutes. George V is only a few minutes’ walk from the race start.

On arrival at the start please follow the instructions of the race officials. 

The 2022 Paris Marathon 

The Paris Marathon start is done in waves and it is expected runners will have 5 hours 40 minutes to complete the course and receive a Paris Marathon medal. Times and details will be advised later. 

Family and friends who did not enter the 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?

If you are staying at the Hotel Rochester Champs Elysée it is approx. 22 minutes’ walk from the race finish area on the Avenue Foch.

If you are staying at the Ibis Styles Paris Cadet Lafayette we recommend you buy a ticket in advance and take the trains from Victor Hugo station to Anvers station. Journey time approx. 32 minutes. Victor Hugo is approx. 5 minutes’ walk from the race finish.

Monday 4 April, 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.

All runners must provide a medical certificate (this is a legal requirement for taking part in running and cycling events in France) stating that there is no medical indication that they cannot take part in a competitive running event. Medical certificates must be uploaded to the runner’s personal account before the event. Runners must have been born in 2001 or after. 

The certificate must be dated less than a year prior to the date of the race and have the wording «running in competition », « athletics competition » or « sport in competition »).

When registering for the Schneider Electric Marthon de Paris, you will have to use an existing, or create a new, online runner's account.

Only if medical certificates have been uploaded to the runner’s account, can we deliver entries to the hotels. If your medical certificate has been refused or if you didn’t upload it, you will have to print it and bring it to the bib collection area at the Paris Marathon expo.

How to book

To make your booking, click on the orange button at the top of the page, ensuring that you select the correct number of rooms and types for all members in your party plus all the required extras. When you book, we will require a deposit to confirm your place.

Payments

When you confirm your booking, we will take a deposit payment. Subsequent payments are taken automatically.

The cost of the event entry is non-refundable.

Travel advice

Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for France’s current entry restrictions and requirements.

GUARANTEED ENTRY

We are pleased to offer you guaranteed entry for the 2022 Paris Half Marathon. You can buy the entry at £75 if you also buy the accommodation package with us.

Starting Times and Bib Numbers

Although we are licensed to sell official entries for the 2022 Paris Marathon, we have no influence over the allocation of starting times and bib numbers.

Closer to the event we will send you a link which will allow you to complete the registration process for the Paris Marathon. Once you have finalised the registration process, the race organisers will allocate you a starting time and bib based on the information you provide.