Alder Hey at the Paris Marathon 2023

Your Itinerary

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 2 night package. Paris is beautiful with plenty to see and do so, we recommend extra nights. 

Saturday 1st April: Travel to Paris

Make your own arrangements to arrive at our 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 your room to be ready.

Our hotel

We are staying at the Hotel Rochester Champs-Elysées with breakfast included after each night’s stay.

What about my race bib collection?

As Alder Hey have secured your entry, we will collect your race bib in advance of your arrival. This will be given to you at the hotel. There is therefore no necessity to visit the Expo in Porte de Versailles unless you wish to visit in your own time.

How do I contact Marathon Tours & Travel staff during my stay?

Marathon Tours & Travel staff with local knowledge of Paris and the race will be available at certain times in the reception area of the Hotel Rochester Champs Elysées. Times and contact numbers will be provided with your final documents and itinerary. 

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

If you have an early arrival in Paris, Marathon Tours & Travel will be organising an easy run for all participants. 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. 

Sunday 2 April, 2023: The Paris Marathon

This is the day you have trained so hard for! 

Early breakfasts are arranged at the hotel. 

How do I get to the race start?

If you are staying at the Hotel Rochester Champs Elysées it is approx. 5 minutes walk to the start line and 1st pen and 15 minutes’ walk to the last pen on the Champs Elysées.

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

The 2023 Paris Marathon 

The Paris Marathon starts 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 Marathon Tours & Travel 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 Elysées it is approx. 20 minutes’ walk from the race finish area on the Avenue Foch.

Monday 3 April, 2023: 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 Alder Hey and Marathon Tours & Travel experience!

Minimum age 

To take part in the Event, you must be at least twenty (20) years old at the latest on 31 December 2023.

Medical Certificate

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. 

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 your accommodation 

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.

Starting Times and Bib Numbers

Although we are licensed to sell official entries for the 2023 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.

All race rules must be followed.

Twin To Share room type

If you want to take part in the challenge alone, but don't want to pay the extra for a single room, then you can choose the Half Twin Share option. When you select this, we'll pair you up with a twin room with another rider of the same sex.