Frequently Asked Questions
Please see answers to FAQ's below...
We hope you find the answers to your questions below, but if you have any further questions please get in touch with our friendly team at: events@mentalhealth-uk.org
Who can register?
The event is open to licensed and non-licensed runners, born in 2004 or before. The Licensed runners will have to present their sports license (FFA) of the year 2023-2024 with a medical certificate. Non-licensed runners will have to present a medical certificate of no contraindication to the practice of running in competition, athletics in competition or sport in competition less than one year old before the date of the race.
How will the organisers know me?
Once your registration is complete, MHUK will let the official organisers know and you will receive two emails, one confirming your registration for the event, the other confirming that your payment has been processed. In addition, a tab with the name of the event will appear on your personal time to page, as well as a follow-up of your registrations on this same page. You will be able to add souvenir products to your registration afterwards.
What does my registration include?
- Access to the Run Experience Fair
- Training plans by level
- Your bib with your nickname (if you register before it gets printed) and the flag corresponding to your nationality
- Participation in the race
- Your time and rank
- A finisher t-shirt
- A runner bag
- Your medal
- Your finisher diploma
- More than 30 pacers to lead you until the finish line
- Live tracking on the official app
Where and when can I pick up my race bib?
You can pick up your bib at the Run Experience Fair from April 4th, 5th and 6th 2024. No bibs will be given out on the day of the race.
Schedules and address :
- Thursday 4th april : 3pm-8pm
- Friday 5th april : 10am-8pm
- Saturday 6th april : 10am-7pm
Address : Parc des Expositions – Porte de Versailles Hall 1 - 75015 Paris
How can I pick up my race day bib?
Receving your bib by post mail is not possible for this event and no bib will be given on race day.
You will have to come to the Run Experience Fair with the following documents:
- Your registration with the QR code (you will receive it by e-mail the week before the event and it will also be available on your registration confirmation or on your timeto account > « My events » > Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris 2024 > « QR Code »)
- Your medical certificate printed (it must be dated less than a year prior the date of the race and have the wording «running in competition », « athletism in competition » or « sport in competition ») or your FFA license from 2023/2024, if you haven’t uploaded this document on timeto and validated by the organization team (must be uploaded until March 31th 2024 included).
- Your ID (and that is ok if you’re not at your best on the picture!)
If you cannot pick it up by yourself, then someone can go for you!
Don’t forget to give him a copy of your ID and medical certificate (if it hasn’t been validated on timeto) and the QR Code that you will receive by e-mail the week before the event (or available on your timeto account !)
How do I access the Run Experience Fair?
The Run Experience Fair sets in the Parc des Expositions - Porte de Versailles, Paris, Hall 1.
- Plane: 40 min. from Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport, by parisian train RER/subway or by car on A1 highway; 15 min. from Orly airport by parisian train RER/subway or by car on A6 highway.
- Bus: lines 39 - 42 - 49 – Stop: Porte de Versailles station.
- Subway: line 12 - Stop: Porte de Versailles station.
- Tramway: T2 - T3 - Stop: Porte de Versailles station.
- Car: Portes de Versailles/Porte de la Plaine/Porte de Sèvres exits.
- Taxi: ask for Parc des Expositions de Paris/Porte de Versailles.
Where does the race start?
At the top of the Champs Elysées.
Starting hours are:
- 7:55 am, disabled wheelchair
- 8:00 am, Men Elite and Women Elite
- 8:01 am, Preferential
- 8:05 am, Red sas (3h)
- 8:27 am, Yellow sas (3h15)
- 8:47 am, Blue sas (3h30)
- 9:26 am, Purple sas (3h45)
- 10:06 am, Green sas (4h)
- 10:51 am, Grey sas (4h15)
- 11:10 am, Pink sas (4h30)
What is the route?
The route is TBC but as soon as we know, we will email all participants.
Does everyone need to fundraise?
As a charity, we need to ensure that we cover the costs of setting up and running this event, and your fundraising helps with this. Furthermore, your efforts will enable us to continue providing support to people across the UK living with mental health problems to give them the tools they need to live their best possible lives.
Everyone registered will need to commit to raising a minimum of £750.
Where do I get my medal?
The finisher's medal will be given to you at the finish line. Almost as soon as you arrive, you will be able to show everyone your valour!
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