The Eiffel Tower glowing at golden hour against a deep blue sky, the iconic backdrop of the Hardest Adventures Paris Marathon.

Paris Marathon

See Paris
The Hard Way

Race Overview

Duration

4 Days

Distance

42.2 KM

Full Marathon

Available From

£250*

Through Fundraising

Student Dates

Kit + Training Plan

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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.

Hardest Adventures participant taking a selfie outside the Chateau de Vincennes on the Paris Marathon trip. Runner posing for a perspective trick photo pinching the top of the Eiffel Tower as it sparkles at night in Paris. Crowd of runners passing the event village outside the Chateau de Vincennes on Paris Marathon race day. Supporter holding a handmade cardboard sign to cheer runners along the tree-lined Paris Marathon route.

Ways to Pay

We believe that world-class challenges shouldn't just be for those with deep pockets, and they should support the causes we care about. That's why we've built an industry-leading fundraising model that puts the power back into the hands of the community.

  • 100% of your fundraising goes to the charity. Your charity pays Hardest a balance fee to cover the remaining cost of your place on the challenge.
  • Fundraise for the OddBalls Foundation, £1,000 raised funds life-saving awareness and early detection programmes for testicular cancer.
  • When you book, you have a 2-week Hardest safety net where you can get a full refund on your booking if you need to, no questions asked!
Most Popular

Standard Registration

£250

+ £1,000 fundraising target

Standard registration fee with minimum fundraising goal. Equal monthly instalments available.

Pay in Full

£750

No fundraising target

Full registration fee with no fundraising requirement. Payment plans available.

Itinerary

Two Hardest Adventures Paris Marathon finishers posing in front of the Arc de Triomphe.

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
Transfer - -
Group of participants eating a big carb loading dinner in preparation for their marathon with Hardest Adventures.

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
5 km30 mins+10m
Two male runners pushing through the pain barrier during their Hardest Adventures marathon.

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
42.2 kmRace Day+150m
Two female runners hugging each other with their winner's medals after finishing their Hardest Adventures marathon.

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
3 km2 hrs+10m

What's Included

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.

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:

01

Flights

Get yourself to Paris and back. We take it from there.

02

Travel Insurance

A policy that covers you for the trip and the race. Non-negotiable.

03

Visas

Sort a visa if you need one for France. Most UK students won't.

04

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.

Payment Plans

Hardest Safety Net - After booking you have a 2-week window to change your mind and receive a full refund, no questions asked.

£750 Pay In Full

Choose Your Payment Plan

Pay In Full

Settle the £750 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.

Runners passing the Arc de Triomphe during the Paris Marathon with Hardest Adventures. The Assemblee Nationale lit up at night in Paris ahead of the Paris Marathon with Hardest Adventures. Hardest Adventures runners showing their finisher medals after the Paris Marathon. Hardest Adventures runners taking a selfie at the start line of the Paris Marathon.
Runners relaxing outside a traditional Parisian cafe during a Hardest Adventures Paris Marathon trip. Hardest Adventures runners celebrating together after finishing the Paris Marathon. Runner making their way through the Bois de Vincennes during the Paris Marathon with Hardest Adventures. Huge crowd of runners packed at the start line of the Paris Marathon with Hardest Adventures.
What people say
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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.

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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

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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!

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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.

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Got Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Defer?

Absolutely! Deferral fees depend on how close you are to your departure date:

  • More than 6 months before: Free deferral to another date
  • 6–2 months before: £80
  • 2 months – 6 weeks before: £120 (if your place hasn't already been fully paid for by this point)
  • Under 6 weeks: Deferral not possible

To defer, please email team@hardestadventures.com

Medical & Family Emergencies Those deferring due to a medical or family emergency may be eligible for a free or discounted deferral, subject to the circumstances and how close it is to the trip start date.

What's the Cancellation Policy?

  • Within 14 days of booking: Free cancellation & full refund.
  • After 14 days: Free cancellation (no refund).
  • To cancel, email team@hardestadventures.com

What's the Group Size?

10–30 fellow adventurers.

Where Will I Stay?

You will be staying in shared rooms in a hostel in the city, with breakfast included and close proximity to the race route and landmarks.

Our Head of Ops, Sofia@hardestadventures.com, advises and is more than happy to assist you when arranging your:

  • Travel Insurance
  • Relevant Visas
  • Flights

If you have chosen the charity fundraising option, your fundraising deadline is 8 weeks before your challenge start date. With the support of your charity rep, Hardest Adventures, challenge leaders, and University, it's almost impossible not to reach your target.

In the unlikely event the target isn't met by the deadline, here are your options:

  1. If you're above 80% of your target and have plans in place, your charity can grant you a 2-week deadline extension.
  2. You can put your own money in and fundraise it back afterwards, as long as you don't keep more than you put in.
  3. You can defer to next year's trip for a small fee, giving you an extra year to hit your target.
Our Promise We want you to take on this adventure of a lifetime, and we'll do all we can to help you do so.

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