 What is the date of the Paris Marathon?
The 29th Paris Marathon will take place on Sunday, April 10, 2005. |
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Who can register?
The race is open to all athletes, sport federation members and non members, of French or foreign nationality, born in or before 1985. All athletes must be in possession of a medical certificate.
The race is limited to 35 000 runners. |
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How to register?
You can register through the internet:
- either directly on line with a secure payment system
- or by filling out the PDF entry form (then printing it and sending it to ASO Athlétisme)
You can ask for an Entry Form from
ASO ATHLETISME
BP 182
92 135 Issy-les-Moulineaux
France
Registration is not possible by fax.
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Do I need a medical certificate?
Without a medical certificate, you will not be allowed to participate in the Paris Marathon.
Participation in sporting events organised by sports federations or under their auspices is subject to the possession of a sports licence attesting that a medical certificate has been issued stipulating the absence of contraindications for participation in sports competitions, or, with regard to persons who are not holders of such licences and to whom such competitions are open, the possession of such a certificate alone or a copy thereof dating from less than one year.
If you register through the internet, you will have to send your medical certificate to ASO Athletisme as soon as you know your race number (see the runners list).
The medical certificate is issued by your Doctor after examining you, he will give you a certificate similar to the one below: "I, the undersigned Dr ..., doctor of medicine, certify that the examination of Mr. YOURSELF reveals no contraindications forparticipating in sports competition, medical certificate issued in on the (date)"
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What is the Championchip technology?
The ChampionChip timing system will be used. Every runner will be given a Chip when collecting his bib and kit bag at Marathon Expo. This chip must be fixed to the lacing of one of your shoes. The chip will be collected by the organiser at the finish of the race.
In case of withdrawal or cancellation, chips must be returned to the organiser 15 days after the race, at the latest. Any non returned chip will be charged 15 euros and the competitor will be disqualified. This chip is the property of the organiser. This chip has been designed especially for this race, it cannot be reused for another race.
The chip is reset at the start line. Checkpoints will be placed on the course and at the finish line to control each runner's timing. For your time to be credited to you at the finish, you must have run the entire race on the roadway.
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When is the Pasta-Party?
The Pasta-Party will take place on Saturday, 9 of April, from 16.30 pm, at the exhibition. Every runner will have to entries with his bib. |
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Is there any gear Location?
There is a free gear location between the starting and the finishing areas, on the avenue Foch. You could let a bag and take it back after the race, by presenting your bib number.
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Is there something to eat and drink along the route?
Every 5km, you will find mineral water, dry fruits, fresh fruits and sugar. |
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Will I have a medal?
A medal will be given to all finishers and a performance certificate will be send by post a few weeks after the race.
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Where could I see pictures of the race?
You will find individual pictures of the race on the www.maindruphoto.com 3 days after the race. Then, you will be able to have a memory of your fantastic race.
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