This Sunday, April 12, expect to see crowds on the streets! Indeed, more than 60,000 runners will take to the streets of Paris for the marathon. But behind the excitement lies a reality: participating in this race is very expensive. According to Ouest-France, the cost has risen by 200% over the past 15 years, reaching 179 euros for last-minute entriestoday (nine euros more than last year). So why the high price? Can you find cheaper spots for the Paris Marathon?
Paris Marathon prices: race bibs getting more expensive every year
In 2004, it cost between 42 and 62 euros to participate. Today, more than 20 years later, the cost has more than tripled: 179 euros for last-minute registrants. But what justifies such a high price?
First, the crowds. Every year, thousands more runners sign up to participate in the sporting event of the year. It must be said that this prestigious race often passes by Paris’s most beautiful landmarks: Notre-Dame, the Palais Garnier, and of course, the Eiffel Tower. As demand increases, so does the price of registration (and therefore the race bib). It’s the very principle of supply and demand!
And naturally, as the number of participants increases, the safety net must be expanded. An event of this scale requires police officers, as well as medical staff, medals, and refreshments to ensure the race runs smoothly… All of this inevitably affects the price of the race bib year after year.
Are there still spots available for the Paris Marathon?
Yes,you can still register for the Paris Marathon, but under certain conditions. You canget a charity bib for a registration fee of 95 euros. But that’s not all—you must commit to raising at least 420 euros for the charityto get your charity bib… You have just a few days left to do so… Good luck!