This Paris Marathon offers an iconic course. Run through the heart of Paris, passing landmarks like the Champs Elysees, Notre Dame, and the Eiffel Tower. This world-class event is one of the world's largest marathons, a fantastic challenge for first time marathoners and veterans alike. The marathon fair at the Porte de Versailles features many running world professionals. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this incredible event.
Paris Marathon
Event Highlights
Your Impact
By supporting the MS Trust, you can make a real impact on the lives of people living with MS. With your help, we provide essential support and resources that aid individuals facing multiple sclerosis from the moment of diagnosis and throughout their journey. Whether its providing vital information during a confusing and overwhelming time or by funding and educating MS health professionals, your support will go a long way in making a positive difference.
The MS Trust works to make sense of MS for the over 150,000 people living with MS in the UK and their loved ones. All our services are provided free of charge. We receive no government or NHS funding. It's only thanks to the generosity of people like you that we can continue our work. Together, we can make a real difference and ensure that nobody faces MS alone.
What you get
- An MS Trust branded running top
- Support from our dedicated fundraising team throughout your journey
- Expert Training Guides and access to a Training App for free - your own personal trainer in your pocket
- Coveted finishers medal and diploma
- Finishers t shirt and runners bag
- Live tracking on the official app
- 30 pacers to lead you to the finish line
- Musical groups along the route
Apply Now
Fill out our application form to apply for the MS Trust Team for the Paris Marathon 2025. Our team will be in touch once we have an update on your application. If you have any questions, please contact fundraising@mstrust.org.uk
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This is an application for the MS Trust's Paris Marathon team and does not guarantee your place on the 2025 team. If offered a Paris Marathon place by the MS Trust, I will agree to the following conditions...
- I accept the place to participate in the Paris Marathon 2025 on behalf of the Multiple Sclerosis Trust, and I pledge to raise a minimum of £750 before Gift Aid.
- I will be 20 years of age or over as of 31 December 2025, I confirm that to the best of my knowledge my general state of health and fitness is good, and I understand that I am taking part in the Paris Marathon 2025 at my own risk. If in doubt, please seek medical advice from your GP.
- If I cannot participate due to injury or illness, I will let the MS Trust know immediately and I am aware that charity places cannot be directly deferred/transferred to the following year.
- I agree to return all sponsorship money to the MS Trust by 13 June 2025.
- I agree to pay a non-refundable registration fee of £40 (including VAT) for my 2025 Paris Marathon place. (Please let us know if you require a VAT invoice.)
- I consent for the MS Trust to share my information with the race organisers.
- I will register for this event on the official event console before the deadline, which I will be informed of nearer the time.
- I accept that it is my responsibility to check for any email correspondence from the MS Trust or the official race organisers, which may contain important race information and deadlines, and that if I don't take the required action by any dates given, may risk forfeiting my place in the event.
Own Place Runner
If you have your own place in the Paris Marathon and want to support people affected by MS, get in touch with our fundraising team and receive our full support.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You can pick up your bib at the Run Experience Fair from April 10th, 11th and 12th 2025. No bibs will be given out on the day of the race.
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The MS Trust team will be in contact with you as soon as we have an update on your application. This should be within a month of your application submission. Even if you don't receive a place initially, there are likely to be changes in the team so please stay in touch.
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You will get an email regarding your running top around 1 month before race day. Please confirm at this point the address you would like this to be sent to and we will post it out to you then.
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We simply don't know. Whilst places are not offered on a first come first serve basis, places will be given out as they come in. The earlier you apply the more likely you are to get a place. This page will be updated if the team is full.
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Wheelchair users
Wheelchair users can enter using a racing wheelchair, in this case it is prohibited for a third party to provide any assistance.
The other option for wheelchair users is a "joelette" which can be pushed by a team of up to six people. There are a limited number of availabilities for this so please get in touch as soon as possible.
Cut off time
There is a six hour cut of time for wheelchair participants and runners alike. An average time to walk a marathon distance is between 7 and 9 hours.