Paris Half Marathon

1. The race will start at the on the Boulevard Henri IV in the area of the beautiful Place de la Bastille.
2. Pass through Boulevard Saint-Germain and make your way along the Quai de la Seine.
3. Run past more iconic Parisian land marks including the Nationale de France and the Château de Vincennes.
4. Loop around Hôtel de Ville city hall while you wave to all the spectators!
5. Not long to go now...begin your last few miles running along the Rue de Rivoli.
6. Finish your extraordinary achievement at the Place de la Bastille! 

Richard and Luke took on the Paris Half Marathon after Richard's niece was being treated at The Royal Marsden.

"The care and support given by the Marsden made us want to raise some funds during a really challenging time for our family. The day itself other than tiring was an amazing experience. The number of people in the run as well as people lining the streets of Paris was remarkable. The route takes you past landmarks you wouldn’t traditionally see as a tourist so it’s a great experience. 

We would recommend this challenge to other people. The time of year means it’s cool weather and it isn’t mega busy at that time. We booked a meal at a lovely place to eat in the Marais after the race. This is good advice as we deserved a treat after the run and raising a couple of thousand pounds!"

Thanks to supporters like Richard and Luke, we can we continue to be there for everyone who needs us!