Paris Marathon 2026
Take on the Paris Marathon 2026
Date: Sunday 12 April 2026
Location: Paris - Champs-Élysées
Distance: Marathon
Whether you already have your own place or you'd like a charity place, join Team Cancer Research UK in 2026 for the Paris Marathon and play your part in supporting vital cancer research
How to join Team Cancer Research UK
Decide whether you'll enter with your own place or get a charity place
Sign up to get Team Cancer Research UK perks
Get fundraising for life-saving research
Get over that finish line and smash your fundraising target
About the Paris Marathon
The 26.2 mile route will take you on a whistle-stop tour of some of Paris’ most famous landmarks, this will include iconic views of the world famous Champs-Élysées. So, if you want to take on an international marathon in one of the world’s most romantic and cosmopolitan cities, then the Marathon de Paris is not to be missed.
Cancer Research UK are one of the official UK Charity Partners of the Schenider Electric Marathon de Paris. Join our team and together we will beat cancer.
Paris Marathon route map
Example route. Please see main event website for most up-to-date route info.
Why run for Cancer Research UK?
Bridie has taken on the Great North Run six times as part of Team Cancer Research UK. She fundraises in memory of her Dad, who died of bowel cancer.
My first runs were really hard, but I trained and persevered, and I got better. On the day of my first Great North Run I wore my Cancer Research UK vest with pride, I was so happy to be taking part. The atmosphere was amazing and crossing the finish line I was ecstatic! I was so proud of myself and how far I’d come. Every step is worth it. For every person we lose to cancer, it spurs me on even more to continue fundraising so that we can find a cure.
The difference your money makes
300 Cancer Research UK runners taking on the Paris Marathon in 2026
Aiming to raise a grand total of around £300,000
Which could fund the Add-Aspirin trial into stopping cancer from coming back after treatment for 11 months.
Team Cancer Research UK runners receive
A personalised Cancer Research UK running t-shirt or vest
Support with fundraising and training to help you smash your challenge
Support in the run up to the event and on the day
An official finisher's medal for completing your race
Get training support
We've teamed up with experts to give you the best training support and advice for your event. Whether it's your first time training or you're looking to smash a PB, we've got a training plan for you.
Get fundraising support
We're with you every step of your fundraising journey so you can smash your target. Once you've signed up, we'll send you everything you need to get going such as fundraising ideas, top tips, planners and posters.
Get kitted out
We worked with Scimitar to create Cancer Research UK sportswear that’s comfortable, looks great and supports our vital work. 20% of the price of these products will be paid to Cancer Research UK.
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