The upcoming Paris Marathon is one of the most eagerly awaited events for sportsmen who enjoy this type of competition and is also one of the most important in the world. Thousands of participants, from all corners of Europe, always flock to the event.
History of the Paris Marathon
Way back on July 19, 1896, the first French marathon was held, in which 119 athletes took part intent on running 40 kilometers along the course, which featured a stunning Paris as the star of the breathtaking scenery. From that date on, all participants who managed to finish the race could take home a medal, and this is still the case today.
The course had a maximum duration of 4 hours, in which the runners had to reach stages, located at various characteristic points in the French capital.
How the Paris Marathon 2023 takes place.
The Paris Marathon 2023 is expected to be packed with participants and followers; 60,000 participants are expected, and by the next occasion that figure could again be reached.
The greatness of this event is won by the always dense participation of athletes, who do not want to miss the opportunity to try to cross the finish line in the French capital.
The route of the 46th edition spans 42 kilometers and includes a whole series of stages, placed among the city’s main tourist attractions. It starts from Avenue des Champs Elysées, continuing to the Bastille, the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and other symbols of Paris, always running along the Seine, until reaching the finish line, located near the Arc de Triomphe. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the most romantic city in the world. The estimated time to reach the end of the route is 5 hours and 40 minutes, starting from the moment the last participant crosses the starting line.
Along the route of the competition, refreshment stations are available to athletes, where they can find fresh fruit, for example, or energizing drinks, with which to regain strength to continue the race to the finish line.
Numerous marching bands are also present at the Paris Marathon with the purpose of cheering up the atmosphere of the spectators and also the runners. Requirements to compete
In order to participate in this important sports competition, one must have a medical certification of competitive type for athletics. It can be issued by one’s doctor, after an evaluation in which the competitor’s general state of health is attested, and only in this case can take part in the marathon. In case you refuse to issue the document then you will necessarily have to forfeit the sports competition. It is important that the date of the medical certification has been issued within the year in which the Paris Marathon is scheduled.
Registration is now open, all you have to do is log on to the official website and embark on this wonderful course, in which you will have the opportunity to test yourself competitively, in addition, you can also enjoy a beautiful trip to the French capital.
