The Race
Guaranteed Entry
Your place in the Paris Marathon is locked in. BIB with chip, runner bag, and a kit bag with an official Paris Marathon technical t-shirt.
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Race Overview
You're in for a proper city adventure, a full marathon of grit, iconic monuments, and the beat of a city pushing you on all the way to the finish line by Arc De Triomphe.
This is the Paris Marathon, beautiful sights, raw atmosphere, and 26.2 miles of memories to last a lifetime.
- Distance
- 42.2 kmFull marathon
- Duration
- 4 daysRace on day 3
- Available from
- £310*Through fundraising
- Race weekend
- 2–5 Apr 2027Race day Sunday 4 April
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Itinerary
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Welcome to the City of Light. First order of business: the race expo to secure your Paris Marathon bib. We'll spend the afternoon wandering Le Marais, ducking into local boulangeries for a proper pain au chocolat (the ultimate pre-race snack). We'll catch sunset by the Seine, looking up at the newly reopened Notre-Dame, before a casual dinner in the Bastille area.
Hardest highlightStanding on the bank of the Seine with a flaky pain au chocolat and Notre-Dame back on the skyline. A city back in full voice after the fire.
What's included- Paris Marathon race entry & bib collection
- Guided "Hidden Paris" walk
- Accommodation: Stylish hostel in the heart of the city
- Breakfast
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We'll start the day with a light run Paris Marathon shake-out along the banks of the Seine, keeping the legs loose while ticking off landmarks like the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay. The rest of the day is strictly low-impact. Think the jaw-dropping stained glass of Sainte-Chapelle. Dinner is the big one: a massive steak frites or coq au vin carb-loading session to make sure the tank is full for tomorrow.
Hardest highlightWalking into the upper chapel of Sainte-Chapelle and looking up. Fifteen-metre stained glass windows that have been doing this trick since the 13th century.
What's included- Seine-side shake-out run & sightseeing
- Accommodation: Stylish hostel in the heart of the city
- Breakfast & "The Grand Brasserie" carb-load
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This is it. The Paris Marathon 2027. You'll line up on the Champs-Élysées beneath the Arc de Triomphe for a start line experience that will give you chills. The course is an iconic tour of the city, from the Place de la Bastille to the finish line in the Bois de Boulogne. After the race, we're heading to Pigalle for a private after-party. Whether you want a cocktail in a stylish hideaway or to hit the Rex Club, we're celebrating in true Parisian style.
Hardest highlightThe start line. Standing on the Champs-Élysées with 55,000 other runners, the Arc de Triomphe behind you, and the entire avenue stretched out ahead. A "pinch me" moment that makes every mile of training worth it.
What's included- Paris Marathon race day
- Hardest Adventures VIP after-party in Pigalle
- Accommodation: Stylish hostel in the heart of the city
- Breakfast
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The Paris Marathon date might be over, but the city isn't. We'll spend the morning on a very slow recovery walk through the Tuileries Garden or a lazy brunch in Oberkampf. A final coffee and a croissant for the road, then we're heading out, officially members of the 42km club in Paris.
Hardest highlightA slow loop of the Tuileries with sore quads, a coffee, and the medal still around your neck. Paris is built for victory laps.
What's included- Breakfast
Race day: the course
Pace 6:24 /km · 10:18 /mile
- Landmark
- Start, halfway, finish
- 256 m of climbing in all
Château de Vincennes
- Km
- ≈ 13
- Height
- 49 m
- Your time
- To go
- 28.8 km
Times assume an even pace. Course = the 2026 route (start Champs-Élysées, finish Avenue Foch); the 2027 course is revealed a few weeks before race day. Heights read off the route. Km marked ≈ are read off the route.
- Elevation
- ~150m total gain. Mostly flat, but features notable climbs through Bois de Vincennes and Bois de Boulogne.
- Temperature
- 8–13°C in April. Often cool and overcast, creating ideal racing conditions.
- Aid Stations
- Water and isotonic drinks every 5km. Gels, fruit, and traditional sugar cubes at 15km, 25km, and 30km.
- Landmarks
- Arc de Triomphe start, Champs-Elysees, Bastille, the Seine, Notre-Dame, Chateau de Vincennes, and Bois de Boulogne.
- Crowds
- 55,000+ runners and 500,000+ spectators. One of the largest and best-supported races globally.
- Atmosphere
- Truly iconic. DJs, samba bands, and dressed-up spectators line the route. The start is a guaranteed 'pinch me' moment.
What's Included
Race Day
Fuel & The Finish
Water and gel stations throughout the marathon route, and a finisher medal and diploma waiting at the line to mark the achievement.
The Hostel
Accommodation
Central accommodation in Paris, a stylish hostel in the heart of the city, close to the race route and the landmarks, with a bed and a hot shower waiting after the race.
The Backup
Never On Your Own
A Hardest Adventures rep is in-country with you throughout the challenge, backed by a 24/7 UK emergency line active the whole time.
And all of this
All meals specified in the itinerary, including "The Grand Brasserie" carb-load dinner
Race expo visit to collect your Paris Marathon bib
Free public transport in Paris on marathon day
Structured training plans to get you race ready
End-to-end fundraising support from the Hardest team
Hardest Adventures VIP after-party in Pigalle to celebrate the finish in style
Fundraising support, your HA rep and challenge leaders help you smash your target
You sort four things.We handle the rest.
That's the deal. Everything on race weekend is our problem. Before you fly, you've got exactly four jobs:
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Flights
Get yourself to Paris and back. We take it from there.
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Travel Insurance
A policy that covers you for the trip and the race. Non-negotiable.
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Visas
Sort a visa if you need one for France. Most UK students won't.
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The Training
We build your structured training plan. You put in the miles.
Not included in your trip price: flights to and from Paris, travel insurance, visas (if required), transport around Paris (outside marathon day), activities in Paris, meals not specified in the itinerary, and personal spending.
Choose your payment plan
Pay In Full
Settle the £810 in one payment at booking. No further admin, no follow-up emails.
20% Deposit + Monthly Instalments
Secure your place with a 20% deposit of your chosen registration fee (from £50), then pay £50 plus equal monthly instalments until three months before your trip, or clear the remainder by 9th December 2026. And we're treating you right, this is valid for both paid and fundraising plans.
Hardest Safety Net - After booking you have a 2-week window to change your mind and receive a full refund, no questions asked.
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- ★★★★★James Deayn10 months ago
Ran the Lisbon Marathon this weekend. Was the hardest physical challenge I've ever put my body through, purely because I ran the first half 1 minute off my half-marathon PB so the second half was INSANE! However, I feel like because it was such a difficult test of physical and mental strength, doing it with this amazing group of people brought us so much closer together. If you're thinking of doing one of these challenges, JUST DO IT! You feel so much accomplishment afterwards and the friendships you make are unbelievable.
Lisbon Marathon - ★★★★★Jack Thomas10 months ago
Incredible company! They’re such a wonderful group of ambitious and adventurous workers that are gonna force you to have a good time whatever the circumstances! I’ve been on two trips with them now and couldn’t recommend them enough 🔥
- ★★★★★Sam Brockway10 months ago
Had an amazing time completing the Lisbon Marathon challenge with hardest Adventures, our Hardest Adventures rep “Kitty” was extremely helpful and informative leading up to the challenge and the planning she put in to it ment I enjoyed every moment of the weekend in Lisbon. I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to complete a well organised highly rewarding challenge with the bonus of meeting loads of new people as well!
Lisbon Marathon - ★★★★★Helder Fernandes10 months ago
I did the Lisbon half marathon and had such a great time out. It was made so much easier having Kitty helping us out. 11/10 want to do another trip.
Lisbon Marathon - ★★★★★Maahika Singh10 months ago
I did the Lisbon half and I loved it the group was amazing and the experience was awesome. Kitty was super lovely and made everyone who came alone feel welcomed. 10/10 recommend
Lisbon Marathon - ★★★★★Imogen Andrews10 months ago
Amazing experience with really supportive staff - Kitty especially made the whole thing really stress free. It's a great way to explore, push yourself and meet lovely people!
- ★★★★★Benjamin Fox10 months ago
had good fun in lisbon and kitty was amazing!!
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