Paris Marathon
Enter the Paris Marathon 2026 with Marathon Tours & Travel
The Paris Marathon 2026, also known as the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris, is now one of the biggest marathons in the world. The 2025 edition saw more than 56,950 runners with a big percentage travelling to this magnificent city from other parts of the globe and around a third being first-time marathoners. Paris Marathon 2026 is truly a race for all to experience.
Starting on the famous Champs Elysées by the Arc de Triomphe, join us and thousands more for this iconic event, Marathon Tours & Travel can offer you guaranteed entry.
Marathon Tours & Travel offer a choice of packages staying at deluxe accommodation in Paris. Our expertly-created premium package includes accommodation a short distance from the race start line & finish, invitations for you to take part in activities such as a shake-out run, welcome drink/get together, pre-race pasta dinner, post-race drink/celebrations. Throughout, the Marathon Tours & Travel team will be on hand for guidance and support to help make your trip a fun, enjoyable and a success.
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Meals Included
Daily breakfasts included & dinner on Saturday (premium package)
Guide
Guidance and support from our team. Welcome drink and post-race celebration (premium package)
Trip Extension
Extra nights available on request
Accommodation
Centrally located hotels and choice of package types
Entry
Guaranteed Paris Marathon 2026 entry
Celebration Party
Post-race celebration (premium package)
Excursions
Shake-out run (premium package)
A Helping Hand
Race pack delivery to your hotel (when booking entry & package with MTT)
Worldwide Events
Trusted by the race organisers as a Gold tour operator
Coopah
2 week free trial for Coopah training plans
Travel Package Information
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Itinerary
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Saturday 11 April 2026
Arrival Day.
Please arrive at your chosen hotel today, either TRIBE Paris Clichy Hotelibis or Paris Porte de Clichy Centre. Rooms are ready to check in to after 15:00pm.
If you arrive earlier, you can leave your luggage with the hotel and explore your surroundings.
Be sure to head to the expo today, as bibs are unavailable for collection on Sunday.
Sunday 12 April 2026
Race day and check out!
Those running the Paris Marathon 2025 will easily be able to travel to the race – the race start is approximately 30 minutes’ by Metro from Clichy area to the Arc de Triomphe. On arrival at the start, please follow the instructions of the race officials, run, and have fun!
Please check out of your room before leaving for the race this morning.
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Friday 10 April 2026
Depending on the length of stay you have booked with us you might arrive before, or depart, on different days to the following itinerary.
Paris is fascinating with plenty to see and do. The itinerary below reflects the 2-night package. Adding extra nights is recommended and allows you more time to explore the city.
Arrival Day.
Please arrive at the YAC Hotel Paris Clichy today, where hotel rooms are ready to check in to after 15:00pm.
If you arrive earlier, you can leave your luggage with the hotel and explore your surroundings.
Saturday 11 April 2026
Race Bib Delivery
Enjoy today at your leisure
If you booked your race entry with us we will collect your race pack (including bag, t-shirt & race bib) and deliver it to you at the hotel today
If you obtained your own race entry you will be required to make your own way to the Expo to collect your race pack
(Breakfast included)
Sunday 12 April 2026
Race day and check out!
Breakfast will be available early. Those running the Paris Marathon 2025 will easily be able to travel to the race – the race start is approximately 30 minutes’ by Metro from YAC Paris Clichy to the Arc de Triomphe. On arrival at the start, please follow the instructions of the race officials, run, and have fun!
Unless you have booked extra nights, please check out of your room before leaving for the race this morning. Costs for extra nights can be given, or you can use our booking tool to select the extra nights.
*Itinerary subject to change.
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Friday 10 April 2026
Depending on the length of stay you have booked with us you might arrive before or depart on different days to the following itinerary.
Paris is fascinating with plenty to see and do. The itinerary below reflects the 3 nights package. Adding extra nights is recommended and allows you more time to explore the city.
Arrival day, welcome drink
Your stay will begin at Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile, where hotel rooms are ready to check in after 16:00pm. If you arrive earlier, you can leave your luggage with the hotel and explore your surroundings. Marathon Tours & Travel hosts will be available in your hotel today to meet and answer any questions you might have. This evening, join us for a drink; a perfect opportunity to ask questions and get to know your fellow runners.
Saturday 11 April 2026
Shakeout Run & Pasta dinner
This morning join us for a light shakeout run for an easy run, no more than 5k around either the start or finish area. (approx 7:30am)
Today enjoy the city at your leisure. If you booked your race entry with us we will collect your race pack (includes bag, t-shirt & race bib) and hand it to you at the hotel today. If you obtained your own race entry you will be required to make your own way to the Expo to collect your race pack
In the evening, join the Marathon Tours & Travel team for a delicious and nutritious race pasta dinner.
(Breakfast and dinner included)
Sunday 12 April 2026
Race Day and celebrations!
Pre-race breakfast available early. There is easy access to the Paris Marathon 2026 start area from Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile (approximately 20 minutes’ walk away from the hotel)
The spectator areas of the Paris Marathon 2026 route are easily accessible on foot or by Metro and the finish area is 15 minutes’ walk away, making it perfectly positioned for race day and to cheer on the runners.
After the race make your way back to the hotel, freshen up, celebrate…you deserve it! Tonight, we will gather in the hotel bar for a post-race celebration and drink.
Monday 13 April 2026
Departure Day
Unless you have booked extra nights, please check out of your room before 12:00pm. We hope you enjoyed your Paris Marathon 2026 experience and we look forward to seeing you again at another Marathon Tours & Travel event.
(Breakfast included)
*Itinerary subject to change.
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Thursday 9 April 2026
Arrive in Paris and meet your personal airport transfer to the 5-star La Demeure Montaigne. This evening, join us to meet other Marathon Tours & Travel runners and supporters for a welcome reception at a local restaurant.
Friday 10 April 2026
Following breakfast, we will depart for a day tour highlighting the historical landmarks of Paris; the tour will include a stop at the “Salon du Running” Marathon Expo. This evening, unwind with a magical dinner cruise along the Seine, offering stunning views of illuminated Paris architecture.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
Saturday 11 April 2026
After breakfast, we depart on a VIP coach to the majestic Palace of Versailles. Our English-speaking guide will lead a comprehensive tour of the chateau, followed by lunch and access to the breath-taking gardens. This evening, join your MTT team for a pre-race pasta dinner at a local restaurant.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included)
Sunday 12 April 2026
Race Day! Your hotel is conveniently located just a short walking distance to the start/finish area. Your MTT hosts will be on hand to provide directions and offer final words of encouragement. Enjoy the afternoon on your own and join us this evening for a celebratory drink!
(Breakfast included)
Monday 13 April 2026
If you have chosen the 4 night package:
Today is departure day. Today concludes the Paris Marathon package and we wish you a safe journey home.
(Breakfast included)
If you have chosen the 5 night package:
Our day will begin in Aÿ-Champagne with a visit to the Pressoria Interactive Museum where your senses will be taken on a journey through the history of the region. You can watch, touch, smell, listen, and taste the wine of Kings on this immersive tour.
Next stop is a local vineyard in a Premier Cru village near Epernay, where several prestigious Champagne Houses settled during the 19th century. You will be treated to a guided tour and brasero lunch before heading into town for a stroll of the iconic Avenue de Champagne. With its Champagne Houses and private mansions, this straight road of more than a kilometer is lined with buildings mainly dating back to the end of the 19th century; many call it “the most expensive street of the world”, as millions of champagne bottles sleep underneath the buildings.
After admiring the private mansions and large trading houses, we will visit the Pommery Champagne House, a magnificent Elizabethan complex built by the widow Pommery in the middle of the 19th century. We will raise our glasses to a magnificent day in the Champagne region before heading back to Paris. (Breakfast & Lunch included)
Tuesday 14 April 2026
Departure Day
Unless you have booked extra nights, please check out of your room before 12:00pm. We hope you enjoyed your Paris Marathon 2026 experience and we look forward to seeing you again at another Marathon Tours & Travel event.
(Breakfast included)
*Itinerary subject to change.
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Packages & Rates
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Paris Marathon 2026 Entry Packages
We are delighted to offer you guaranteed entry to the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris 2026 as part of our Paris Marathon 2026 entry package, please note one of the following additional components must be purchased in addition to the entry:
1. Pre-Race Pasta Dinner
- Date: Saturday, 11 April 2026
- Venue & Time: Details for the official pasta dinner are still to be confirmed. Please note that the venue is expected to be located outside the main city centre. Final timing and location will be shared closer to the event.
- Enjoy a carb-loading meal ahead of race day.
2. VIP Hospitality Experience: Enhance your marathon weekend with exclusive VIP access and amenities:
Bib Pickup:
- Collection at a dedicated VIP booth
- On-site resolution of PPS/SAS issues
- Bib provided with a branded tote bag and runner gift
- Complimentary coffee and croissant
Race Day:
- Access to a private hospitality area on Avenue Foch
- Warm welcome by hosts and hostesses
- Pre-race breakfast including hot drinks, cakes, cookies, and fresh/dried fruits
- Post-race takeaway lunch box (sandwich, drink, dessert)
- Private restroom facilities
Paris Marathon 2026 Entry with Hotel Packages
We are delighted to offer you guaranteed entry to the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris 2026, along with a hotel stay in Paris. We have a variety of hotel options available to suit different preferences and budgets. Please read the following information carefully to understand what is included with each hotel package.
Hotel and Entry Package – TRIBE Paris Clichy Hotel or ibis Paris Porte de Clichy Centre:
- 1 night accommodation at Ibis Paris Porte de Clichy Centre or TRIBE Clichy (Breakfast included)
- Hotel taxes
- Race day breakfast
Hotel and Bib Delivery package – Radisson YAC Clichy:
- Your accommodation in Paris, for 2 nights or more at Radisson YAC Clichy, arriving on Friday or Saturday
- Daily breakfasts, except on arrival day
- Hotel taxes
- Race pack delivery to hotel (if you book your entry with us)
- Guidance and support from Marathon Tours & Travel team (hotel visit on Saturday afternoon)
- 2-week free trial of Coopah bespoke training plans. Details on how to claim will be sent in your booking confirmation email
Premium package – Hyatt Etoile:
- Your accommodation in Paris at Hyatt Etoile, for 3 nights or more
- Daily breakfasts, except on arrival day
- Hotel taxes
- Welcome drink & get together
- Shake-out run
- Race pack delivery to hotel (if you book your entry with us)
- Race start 5 minutes walk from your hotel
- Pre-race pasta dinner
- A short walk from Race start & Finish
- Post-race drink & celebrations
- Guidance and support from Marathon Tours & Travel team (in hotel)
- 2-week free trial of Coopah bespoke training plans. Details on how to claim will be sent in your booking confirmation email
Prestige package – La Demeure Montaigne:
Enjoy an exceptional stay at La Demeure Montaigne, with either a 4-night or 5-night package. Both options include:
- Luxury accommodations at 5 star La Demeure Montaigne
- Daily breakfast (excluding arrival day)
- Welcome reception at a local restaurant
- Shake-out run
- Paris city sightseeing tour & Expo visit
- River dinner cruise on the Seine, with transfers included
- Palace of Versailles day tour
- Pre-race dinner at a local restaurant
- Post-race drinks & celebration with light snacks
- On-the-ground guidance and support from the Marathon Tours & Travel team in Paris
Exclusive to the 5-night package:
- Champagne Day Tour (Monday)
Not Included in all package options:
- Paris Marathon 2026 Entry – (can be purchased in addition)
A longer stay?
Contact us for a quote or use our easy booking tool to cost and book.
Travelling with children?
Contact us for a quote.
Race Rules: Our website and details regarding the race are based on current information available at the time this package was released for sale. Whilst we expect the details to remain correct, changes are possible and will be confirmed nearer to the trip after the race organisers have confirmed final instructions. All race rules and procedures need to be followed.
Paris Marathon 2026 Entry PackagesAll prices are per person in UK pounds sterling Price Guaranteed Paris Marathon 2026 Entry £299 VIP Hospitality £100 Pre-race Pasta Dinner on Saturday 11th April. (Venue & Time TBC) £69 Paris Marathon 2026 Entry with Hotel PackageAll prices are per person in UK pounds sterling Double Occupancy Single Occupancy TRIBE Clichy 1-Night: Hotel and Entry Package £164 £220 Paris Porte de Clichy Centre 1-Night: Hotel and Entry Package £164 £220 YAC Hotel Clichy 2-Nights: Hotel & Bib Delivery Package £249 £405 Hyatt Étoile 3-nights: Premium Package £665 £1025 La Demeure Montaigne 4-Night: Prestige Package £2659 £3789 La Demeure Montaigne 5-Night: Prestige Package (with Champagne Tour) £3349 £4759 Paris Marathon 2026 Entry with Hotel Package - Optional ExtrasAll prices are per person in UK pounds sterling Price Guaranteed Paris Marathon 2026 Entry (booked with hotel package) £225
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Hotels
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3 Pl. du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris, FranceHyatt Regency Paris Étoile
Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile is located in the 17ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris, directly beside the Palais des Congrès and just a short walk from the Porte Maillot metro station. With panoramic city views including the Eiffel Tower, the hotel features an on‑site restaurant, a bar/lounge and a fitness centre open 24/7. Guests benefit from complimentary Wi‑Fi in all public areas, a 24‑hour business centre, and valet/underground parking.
Check-in from 16:00pm and check out up to 12:00pm.
Room Types
Our rooms feature a double bed, mini-fridge, free WiFi, TV, safe, air conditioning, coffee/tea-making facilities and a hair dryer are at your disposal.Single rooms sleep 1 adult. Room has 1 bed.
Double rooms sleep 2 adults. Room has 1 bed.
Twin rooms sleep 2 adults. Room has 2 Single beds.
69 Bd Jean Jaurès, 92110 Clichy, ParisYAC Paris Hotel ClichyHotel YAC Paris Clichy, a member of Radisson Individuals, is situated in a convenient suburb a few kms from downtown Paris. Paris’s iconic landmarks and neighbourhoods are only a metro or bus ride away. Champs Élysées, the city’s beautiful, high-end fashion avenue can be reached easily in 30 minutes. Hotel facilities include an indoor pool, sauna, fitness centre, bar, restaurant and free Wi-Fi.
Hotel YAC Paris Clichy has 75 comfortable guest rooms with the usual amenities such as TV, safe, hair dryer, air conditioner and comfort expected of a 4* hotel, allowing you to unwind away from the downtown bustle.
Check-in from 15:00pm and check out up to 12:00pm.
Room Types
Single rooms sleep 1 adult. Room is cosy and has 1 Queen size bed.
Double rooms sleep 2 adults. Room has 1 Queen size bed.
Twin rooms sleep 2 adults. Room has 2 Single beds.
Place Des Nations-Unies, 15 Bd Victor Hugo, 92110 Clichy, FranceIbis Paris Porte de Clichy Centreibis Paris Porte de Clichy Centre is located at 15 boulevard Victor Hugo in central Clichy, a short walk from metro lines 13 & 14, RER C, and tram 3B. It offers straightforward, modern accommodation with easy access to central Paris.
The hotel has a 65‑seat restaurant, bar open every day, buffet breakfast, private underground parking, lift access, and free Wi‑Fi throughout.
Check-in from 15:00pm and check out up to 12:00pm.
Single rooms sleep 1 adult. Room has 1 bed.
Double rooms sleep 2 adults. Room has 1 bed.
Twin rooms are not available at this hotel.
105 Bd Jean Jaurès, 92110 Clichy, FranceTRIBE Paris Clichy HotelTRIBE Paris Clichy sits on boulevard Jean‑Jaurès in the heart of the Clichy district, just a 3‑minute walk from metro line 13 (Mairie de Clichy). It features a bold, minimalist urban design with a social hub concept at its core.
The hotel offers a Californian‑inspired restaurant (TRIBE Table), a bar with craft cocktails, a 24/7 Grab & Go counter, rooftop terraces with panoramic views, and co‑working spaces Free Wi‑Fi, air‑conditioning, and an elevator are also available .
Check-in from 15:00pm and check out up to 12:00pm.
Single rooms sleep 1 adult. Room has 1 bed.
Double rooms sleep 2 adults. Room has 1 bed.
Twin rooms sleep 2 adults. Room has 2 Single beds.
18 Rue Clément Marot, 75008 ParisLa Demeure MontaigneExclusive Hotel Reserved For 2026 Paris Marathon VIP Prestige PackageLocated just a few steps from Avenue Montaigne, the 5* La Demeure Montaigne spa hotel combines the excellence of the French hotel industry with the charm of a private mansion where Parisian spirit and contemporary luxury are combined. With the intimacy it exudes, La Demeure Montaigne is an unclassifiable and intimate place, which welcomes epicureans and lovers of Paris. Featuring a state-of-the-art wellness area with a year-round heated pool and jacuzzi, La Demeure Montaigne is the perfect place to call home during your stay. La Demeure Montaigne is only 100 meters from the start and about 2/3 mile from the finish.
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Event Information
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Paris Marathon 2026
Race Date: Sunday 12 April 2026
Start Times: From 08:15am to 10:50am (TBC)
Course (TBC): The start line of the Paris Marathon 2026 is on the famous Champs Elysees Avenue, in front of the Arc de Triomphe. Runners head towards and around Place De la Concorde before turning right into Rue de Rivoli. This section takes you past Hotel de Ville, Place de la Bastille and through a more residential area on the eastern edge of the city before you enter Bois de Vincennes park and see the Chateau de Vincennes. A wide loop of the Bois de Vincennes returns runners to the heart of the city and along the river Seine, past Notre Dame cathedral, the Louvre, Musee d’Orsay and the Eiffel Tower before you enter the Bois de Boulogne park. 5km of the course takes you around the park before you finally and triumphantly finish in the wide and spacious Avenue Foch. In a nutshell, Paris in the spring, together with one of the biggest sightseeing marathons in the world is an incredible experience you won’t forget. Find course details and map here.
The latest details of the route will be presented on the event’s website and its social networks later.
Starting Times and Bib Numbers: Although we are licensed to sell official entries for the Paris Marathon 2026, 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 Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris 2026. Once you have finalised the registration process, the race organisers will allocate you a starting time and bib based on the information provided.
Race Rules: Our website and details regarding the race are based on current information available at the time this package was released for sale. Whilst we expect the details to remain correct, changes are possible and will be confirmed nearer to the trip after the race organisers have confirmed final instructions. All race rules and procedures need to be followed.
Time Limits: The course time limit is six hours from the last participant crossing the start line.
Eligibility & Participation Conditions: To take part in this event, the participant must have been born in 2005 or earlier.
Medical Certification/Health Prevention Course Form: To take part in this event, in order to receive your race number, you will be required to produce either a medical certificate or the health prevention course form. We have outlined both options below:
Medical Certificate: What you need to do and how to get your medical certificate is outlined here.
Health Prevention Course Form: Runners must download and complete the Health Prevention Course within 3 months of the race date. You can download the Health Prevention Course here. Once completed, you will receive a certificate in PDF format, and you must upload it to your TIME TO account.
Weather: Average temperatures range between 10C to 17C (50F to 63F).
Awards: Every runner receives a commemorative finisher t-shirt and upon finishing received a finisher’s medal and refreshments.
Event difficulty: Easy to Moderate.
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Registration & Booking
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Conditions of sale
Race entry is not refundable.
If you wish to make any changes to your reservations, administration and/or service fees might apply. For our general T&C’s please see here.
How to book during the pre-booking before package release stage
To pre-register, click on the book now button, ensuring that you select the correct number of runners. Please read all the important information. If you have any questions please contact us.
How to book after package options are released
Our team will contact you, advise packages choices with prices and invite you to booking a specific package. At this stage you will need to 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 further deposit.
Payments
When you confirm your booking, we will take a deposit payment. Subsequent payments are taken automatically.
Travel advice
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for France’s current entry restrictions and requirements.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend travellers to take out comprehensive travel insurance with sufficient healthcare cover. Make sure that you are insured for existing medical conditions, any activities you plan to do and any equipment that you plan to take. Travel insurance covers you if anything doesn’t go to plan before you travel as well, so we recommend sorting it at the time of booking. For more information, click here.
Security Policy
Marathon Tours & Travel’s security policy requires that anyone staying in our room block must be registered as part of our package. If a registered client attempts to house a non-registered guest and/or invite them to attend any of our scheduled activities, the registered guest’s tour package will be forfeited, and parties may be denied access to future tours. Please note that no exceptions will be made as this policy will be strictly enforced.
Eligibility
To take part in this event, the participant must have been born in 2006 or earlier. Therefore participants must be aged at least 20 years old on 31 December 2025.
Medical Certification/Health Prevention Course Form
To take part in this event, in order to receive your race number, you will be required to produce either a medical certificate or the health prevention course form. We have outlined both options below:
Medical Certificate: What you need to do and how to get your medical certificate is outlined here.
Health Prevention Course Form: Runners must download and complete the Health Prevention Course within 3 months of the race date. You can download the Health Prevention Course here. Once completed, you will receive a certificate in PDF format, and you must upload it to your TIME TO account.
Race Rules
Our website and details regarding the race are based on current information available at the time this package was released for sale. Whilst we expect the details to remain correct, changes are possible and will be confirmed nearer to the trip after the race organisers have confirmed final instructions. All race rules and procedures need to be followed.
Starting Pens and Bib Numbers
Although we are licensed to sell official entries for the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris 2026, 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 Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris 2026. Once you have finalised the registration process, the race organisers will allocate you a starting time and bib based on the information provided. This link will not be sent until closer to race day – please do not expect it immediately after booking – it will depend on when Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris 2026 send the links to us.
Please read the race rules and terms for participation carefully, as you have to accept them to participate in the event. If you have purchased race entry only you will be required to collect your race bib from the Paris Marathon Expo.
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Paris Destination Guide
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The route for the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris is a great way to see the sights of Paris as you run. Starting on the famous Champs Elysées, the route takes in some of the most iconic landmarks of the city, showcasing their beauty as you run. However, if you want to truly soak in the atmosphere and vibe of Paris, read our Paris destination guide.
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Seven Continents Club ®
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The Seven Continents Club (SCC) offers a unique opportunity for runners to run on all seven continents of the globe, as well as providing numerous benefits to its members. The club operates as a global frequent traveller club for runners, offering waitlist priority for high-demand events, early pre-registration periods for a number of races in popular destinations and tour package vouchers for money off international tour packages. What’s more, Seven Continents Club rewards all its members for the extraordinary achievement of running marathons on each continent with their own special finishers medal and certificate of completion. Join the SCC today!
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