ParisMarathon2015 Official MediaGuide

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12th APRIL 2015

39th EDITION


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THE SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC MARATHON DE PARIS

CONGRATULATES ITS SPONSORS

T I T L E P A R T N E R

M A J O R P A R T N E R

O F F I C I A L P A R T N E R S


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THE ROUTE

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Start

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Drinks and Food / every 5 km

Timekeeping / every 5 km

First Aid / every 5 km

Sponge Station / every 5 km

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CONTENTS

P.02 Practical information

P.03 Editorial

P.04 42,195 km in the heart of Paris

P.06 Start zone

P.07 Finish zone

P.08 Runners’ time schedules

P.09 Elite field - Disabled sport

P.10 Prize money

P.11 History & list of winners

P.12 Runners’ statistics

P.13 Key figures


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PRACTICALINFORMATION

EDITORI

THE RUNNINGEXHIBITION

Dates and times- Thursday 9th April from 3pm to 8pm- Friday 10th April from 10am to 8pm- Saturday 11th April from 9am to 8pm

Place: Parc des Expositions de la porte de

Versailles, Hall 1 – 75015 ParisAccess

39, 42 and 49 - Stop: Porte de Versailles

12 - Porte de Versailles subway station

T3 - Stop: Porte de Versailles

Several visitor car parks are at your disposal

THE PARISBREAKFASTRUN

Date: Saturday 11th April 2015

Start: 9am, avenue Foch1, 2 - Victor Hugo or Charles de Gaulle-Étoilesubway stations

Finish: Champ-de-Mars8 - École Militaire subway station

Distance: 5 kmPrice: 7€Registrations: asochallenges.com

SCHNEIDER ELECTRICMARATHON DE PARIS

Date : Sunday 12th April 2015

STARTAvenue des Champs-Élysées, between rueMarbeuf and avenue Georges VDisabled competitors’ start time: 8.35am

Pack start time: 8.45amAccess: only by Place Charles de Gaulle-Étoile

1, 2 and 6 and A - Charles de Gaulle-Étoilestation

FINISHPlace: At the bottom of avenue Foch, level withrue Spontini and rue PergolèseEstimated finishing time of the first runner: 10.52amEstimated finishing time of the last runner: 4.13pmAccess

1, 2 and 6 - Charles de Gaulle-Étoile subwaystation

2 - Victor Hugo subway station

A - Charles de Gaulle-Étoile subway station

PRESS CONTACTSÉvénementielles Agency

Laetitia Briand @: [email protected].: +33 (0)6 60 76 92 78

Delphine Gallais @: [email protected].: + 33 (0)6 26 25 20 50

THE HARIBOMARATHOON’S

Date: Saturday 11th April 2015Start: 10.15am, on the Champ-de-Mars.Distances: 1.2 km for 5 to 7 year-olds and 2.2 kmfor 8 to 10 year-olds.Free registrations:schneiderelectricparismarathon.com/usHeading "activities"

We are waiting for 1,000 kids!

ÉDOUARD CASSIGNOL,DIRECTOR OF THE SCHNEIDERELECTRIC PARIS MARATHON

More than 54,000 runners have registered for the

39th edition of the Schneider Electric Marathon de

Paris. This is a new record, placing the event among

the three biggest marathons in the world, alongside

New York and Chicago.

This year, a second record has also been broken, withmore than 40% of foreign runners. In total, nearly150 nationalities will be represented on the start line.Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.) is delighted towelcome the growing number of women, who makeup 25% of the runners this year!

The 2015 edition will also feature the “Salon duRunning”, which has been entirely revamped,focusing on new advances and advice for beginnersand experienced runners alike. The exhibition willextend over 25,000m and will bring together 200exhibitors to create a great experience for anyonewho loves running, with specific new areas set asidefor major running equipment providers, well-beingand women’s running.

“Running 42.195km in the most beautiful city in theworld” also means improving the experience forevery runner. This year there is more entertainmentalong the route than ever before, particularly in theTunnel des Tuileries, as well as in the stands at thefinish line to allow runners’ friends and families toencourage them in the home straight.

A.S.O. wishes to thank the many partners whohave once again put their trust in the event, thethousands of volunteers who support the runnersat the exhibition and along the route every year, thelocal authorities, the Préfecture de Police and all theemergency services.

Thank you for your loyalty to this major international

running event. Have a great race on 12th April!GOLD RACE LABEL

As part of the preparation of its 39th editioSchneider Electric Marathon de Paris has awarded the Gold Label by the IAAF (InternaAssociation of Athletics Federations) foeighth year in a row and in 2015, it will be raonce again as one of the most prestigiouspopular road races on the international cale

THE 2015 EDITION

+ 40% OF FOREIGN RUNNERS

150NATIONALITREPRESENT

25% OF THE RUNNERS

ARE WOMEN

+ 200EXHIBITORS OVER

25,000m2

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42,195 KMIN THE HEART OF PARIS

The most beautiful city in the world had to offer marathon runners the greatest marathon in the world!

No other capital in the world can pride itself on having more amazing scenery than that offered by the

Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris. Throughout the 42.195km, the participants will visit the City of Light’s

most symbolic places.

Start. The pack will start its journey by going downthe Champs-Élysées. The atmosphere will be festiveas the tens of thousands of competitors go roundPlace de la Concorde and are cheered on by manyspectators.

Km 2-4. Rue de Rivoli boasts an amazing view: to

the right, the Tuileries Garden and the Hôtel de Ville.To the left, the arches and Place du Palais Royal. Theroute is straight with a slight downhill slope.

Km 5. The runners will go through Place de la Bastillefor the first time. The first refreshment stand willbe set up here at the foot of the July Column.The crowds will be huge: some runners will takeadvantage of this to walk for a few metres.

Km 6-11. Once the pack has gone up Rue du FaubourgSaint-Antoine, it will enter the 12th arrondissement byAvenue Daumesnil. The runners will pass by severaltypically Parisian markets before entering the Boisde Vincennes.

Km 12. After a long straight stretch, a slight uphillslope, the route of the Schneider Electric Marathonde Paris will pass by the Esplanade of the Châteaude Vincennes. The building, constructed from the 14th to the 16th century, is the biggest royal strongholdin France.

Km 13-20. When the pack crosses the Bois deVincennes, it will be able to finally get its bearingsin the heart of a lush green setting. These woods,which represent 10% of Paris’ total surface area, arethe capital’s biggest green space (9.95 square km).Entertainment will then follow the marathon runnersthroughout the race.

Km 24-28. This may be the most magnificent sectionof the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris. Havingrun along next to the Seine on the upper quays, therunners will then take the Voie Pompidou. The wholeof Paris will be revealed to them. When they leave

the Tunnel des Tuileries, they will be able to admirethe Musée d’Orsay, the temple of Impressionism, onthe left. Several hectometres further on, they will runthrough Place de la Concorde again, before headingtowards Place de l’Alma where millions of spectatorstraditionally assemble.

Km 29. Here they will discover the Eiffel Towthe Jardins du Trocadéro. This is a special mfor the runners, who for the majority, will nstruggling to maintain the same pace as at thBut the atmosphere will remain festive, so the

will follow suit.

Km 31-34. The crossing of the 16th arrondissThe pack will go round the Roland Garros Stthe venue which plays host to the Frenchbefore entering the Bois de Boulogne.

Km 35-41. The atmosphere will be calmer arunners will be able – when they have mustethe strength – to immerse themselves in the hambiance of the green lung in the west of the (which is two and a half times bigger than NewCentral Park).

Km 42. On the outskirts of the Porte Dauphvoice of the official announcer will become

and more audible. The crowd will be dense whrunners enter Avenue Foch. The last 200 metrean amazing view: the finish arch and further oArc de Triomphe. So the end of the Schneider EMarathon de Paris will take place in a magnsetting.

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START ZONE FINISH ZO

Many traffic restrictions will make access for vehiclesparticularly difficult on the evening before themarathon. Therefore we strongly advise you to usepublic transport to come to the marathon start andfinish sites.

The start line is located on Avenue des Champs-Élysées between Rue Marbeuf and Avenue Georges V.It can only be reached via Place Charles de Gaulle-Étoile.

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WC Official Podium

1 : KM 42.195 area2 : Asics area3 : Schneider Electric a4 : Podium5 : Antidoping controls6 : TV Press7 : TV Technical Zone8 : Medal ceremony, po

finishers’ tee-shirts 9 : Refreshment stands10 : Family information p11 : Defibrillators12 : First Aid13 : Companies and

Partners area14 : Premium Package A15 : Massages16 : First Aid17 : Disabled sports18 : First Aid

Race headquarters

19 : First Aid20 : Timekeeping

Toilets Pre-race

Access to left-luggafacilitiesAccess to companieareas

A, B, C, D, E, F, G : Exits


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RUNNERS’TIME SCHEDULES

ELITE FIEDISABLED SPO

KM PLACES 1st

DISABLED1st

RUNNERLAST

RUNNER

Start Avenue des Champs-Élysées 08:35:00 08:45:00 10:15:00

km 1 Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées 08:37:03 08:48:02 10:23:32

km 2 Rue de Rivoli 08:39:06 08:51:04 10:32:04

km 3 Rue de Rivoli 08:41:09 08:54:06 10:40:36

km 4 Rue de Rivoli 08:43:12 08:57:08 10:49:08

km 5 Place de la Bastille 08:45:15 09:00:10 10:57:40

km 6 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine 08:47:18 09:03:12 11:06:12

km 7 Rue de Reuilly 08:49:21 09:06:14 11:14:44

km 8 Avenue Daumesnil 08:51:24 09:09:16 11:23:16




km 12 Château de Vincennes 08:59:36 09:21:24 11:57:24

km 13 Route de la Pyramide 09:01:39 09:24:26 12:05:56

km 14 Route Saint Hubert 09:03:42 09:27:28 12:14:28

km 15 Route du Pesage 09:05:45 09:30:30 12:23:00

km 16 Avenue de Gravelle 09:07:48 09:33:32 12:31:32



km 19 Porte de Charenton 09:13:57 09:42:38 12:57:08

km 20 Rue de Charenton 09:16:00 09:45:40 13:05:40

km 21 Avenue Daumesnil 09:18:03 09:48:42 13:14:12km 22 Avenue Daumesnil 09:20:06 09:51:44 13:22:44

km 23 Boulevard Bourdon 09:22:09 09:54:46 13:31:16

km 24 Quai des Celestins 09:24:12 09:57:48 13:39:48

km 25 Voie Georges Pompidou 09:26:15 10:00:50 13:48:20




km 29 Place de Varsovie 09:34:27 10:12:58 14:22:28

km 30 Avenue du Président Kennedy 09:36:30 10:16:00 14:31:00

km 31 Rue Mirabeau 09:38:33 10:19:02 14:39:32

km 32 Rue Molitor 09:40:36 10:22:04 14:48:04

km 33 Boulevard d’Auteuil 09:42:39 10:25:06 14:56:36

km 34 Avenue Porte d’Auteuil 09:44:42 10:28:08 15:05:08

km 35 Avenue des Fortifications 09:46:45 10:31:10 15:13:40

km 36 Carrefour des Cascades 09:48:48 10:34:12 15:22:12

km 37 Avenue de Saint-Cloud 09:50:51 10:37:14 15:30:44

km 38 Allée de la Reine Marguerite 09:52:54 10:40:16 15:39:16

km 39 Allée de la Reine Marguerite 09:54:57 10:43:18 15:47:48

km 40 Avenue de Longchamps 09:57:00 10:46:20 15:56:20

km 41 Route de la Muette (Neuilly) 09:59:03 10:49:22 16:04:52

Finish Avenue Foch 10:01:06 10:52:24 16:13:24

DISABLED SPORT

For many years the French Disabled Sports

Federation has been involved in the organisation

of the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris for

disabled athletes and has been playing an active

role in developing the race within the context of

the event.

This allows disabled athletes in wheelchairs toparticipate in the Marathon with a greater level ofcomfort. They stay in the same hotel as able-bodiedelite athletes. Shuttle buses are available to transportdisabled athletes to the Salon du Running to collecttheir race bibs at the Fédération Française Handisportstand. Training sessions are organised on Fridayand Saturday in Vincennes to prepare for Sunday’srace. The disabled participants set off ten minutesbefore the able-bodied competitors. This allows thedisabled athletes who run or who are in wheelchairsto compete on the same course safely. During therace, the pack is escorted by a group of cyclists whichadapts itself to the competitors’ fast pace.A specific refreshment stand and tent are reservedfor them at the finish so they can recover properly.Lastly, a light-hearted lunch will be held for the

race’s participants on the premises of the FédérationFrançaise Handisport.

More information on www.handisport.orgHeading "Tous les sports", page "Athlétisme"

ELITE MEN’S FIELDName Best time

Mosop Moses (KEN) 2h03’06”

Kipruto Vincent (KEN) 2h05’13”

Chimsa Deresse (ETH) 2h05’42”

Korir Laban (KEN) 2h06’05”

Kirwa Gilbert (KEN) 2h06’14”

Tola Seboka (ETH) 2h06’17”

Assefa Raji (ETH) 2h06’24”

Getachew Limenih (ETH) 2h06’49”

Kigen Mike (KEN) 2h06’59”

Meftah Abdellatif (FRA) 2h09’46”

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Seboka Mulu (ETH) 2h23

Ongari Philes (KEN) 2h23’

Melese Yerbrgual (ETH) 2h23

Shurhno Olena (UKR) 2h23’

Gobena Amane (ETH) 2h23’

Jepkesho Visiline (KEN) 2h26

Plaksina Margarita (RUS) 2h27’

Ahmed Zemzem (ETH) 2h27

Duarte Sophie (FRA) First ma

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PRIZE MONEYHISTORY

LIST OF WINNE

MEN WOMEN MEN WOMEN

Place < 2h11'45 < 2h23'15 > 2h11'45 > 2h23'15

1 50 000 50 000 25 000 25 000

2 30 000 30 000 15 000 15 000

3 20 000 20 000 10 000 10 000

4 10 000 10 000 5 000 5 000

5 8 000 8 000 4 000 4 000

6 5 000 5 000 2 500 2 500

7 4 000 4 000 2 000 2 000

8 3 000 3 000 1 500 1 500

9 2 000 2 000 1 000 1 000

10 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 00011 500 500

12 500 500

13 500 500

14 500 500

15 500 500

2014 WINNERS

Men > Kenenisa Bekele (ETH): 2h05’04”Women > Flomena Cheyech (KEN): 2h22’41”Disabled sport > Marcel Hug (SWI): 1h29’27”

2014 LIST OF WINNERS

MEN

1. Kenenisa BEKELE (ETH) 2h05’04”2. Limenih GETACHEW (ETH) 2h06’48’

3. Luka KANDA (KEN) 2h07’59”

4. Robert KWAMBAI (KEN) 2h08’46”

5. Jackson LIMO (KEN) 2h09’03”

6. Gideon KIPKETER (KEN) 2h10’34”

7. Mike KIGEN (KEN) 2h10’57”

8. Ketema BEHAILU (ETH) 2h13’23”

9. Mark KIPTOO (KEN) 2h13’57”

10. Ahmed EZZOBAYRY (FRA) 2h15’34”

WOMEN1. Flomena CHEYECH (KEN) 2h22’41”

2. Yebrgual MELESE (ETH) 2h26’18”

3. Ahmed ZEMZEM (ETH) 2h29’34”

4. Faith CHEMAOI (KEN) 2h31’57”

5. G ebisse GODANA DERBE (ET H) 2h3 6’24”6. Martha KOMU (FRA) 2h36’31”

7. Aheza KIROS (ETH) 2h38’10”

8. Laurane PICOCHE (FRA) 2h39’20”

9. Yuila ARKHIPOVA (KIR) 2h40’18”

10. Kim DILLEN (NED) 2h41’29”

THE TEN BEST TIMES

MENTime Name Y

1. 2h05’04” Kenenisa BEKELE (ETH) 22. 2h05’10” Stanley BIWOTT (KEN) 2

3. 2h05’36” Peter SOME (KEN) 2

4. 2h05’47” Vincent KIPRUTO (KEN) 2

5. 2h06’15” Bazu WORKU (ETH) 2

6. 2h06’24” Raji ASSEFA (ETH) 2

7. 2h06’26” David KIYENG (KEN) 2

8. 2h06’27” Sisay JISA (ETH) 29. 2h06’29” Benjamin KIPTOO (KEN) 2

10. 2h06’30” Yemane ADHANE (ETH) 2

WOMENTime Name Y

1. 2h21’04” Boru TADESE (ETH) 22. 2h21’37” Tirfi BEYENE (ETH) 2

3. 2h22’02” Astede BAYISA (ETH) 2

4. 2h22’41” Flomena CHEYECH (KEN) 2

5. 2h22’51” Priscah JEPTOO (KEN) 2

6. 2h23’05” Marleen RENDERS (BEL) 2

7. 2h23’12” Me ri ma MOHAMMED (ETH) 2

8. 2h23’33” Eunice KIRWA (KEN) 2

9. 2h23’43” Marleen RENDERS (BEL) 2

10. 2h 24’22” Christel le DAUNAY (F RA) 2

Time Name Y

1. 1h29’27” Marcel HUG 2

2. 1h 34’06” De ni s LEMEUNIER 2

3. 1h35’56” Julien CASOLI 2

4. 1h29’13” Heinz FREI 2

5. 1h33’54” Heinz FREI 2

6. 1h31’09” Kurt FEARNLEY 2

7. 1h32’27” Saul MENDOZA 2

8. 1h30’45” Kurt FEARNLEY 2

9. 1h33’58 Van DICK 2

10. 1h32’17” Ernst VEN DYCK 2

11. 1h37’43” Heinz FREI 212. 1h28’05” Joël JEANNOT 2

13. 1h36’07” Joël JEANNOT 2




Philippe COUPRIE 1

Philippe COUPRIE 1

Philippe COUPRIE 1

Philippe COUPRIE 1

THE DISABLED RACE WINNER(wheelchair category since 1995)

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RUNNERS’ STATISTICS KEY FIGUR

BREAKDOWN OF RUNNERS

ContinentRegistered

runners(in numbers)

Registeredrunners (in %)

Europe 43 577 86,39%

North America 2 880 5,71%

South America 1 849 3,67%

Asia 1 369 2,71%

Oceania 690 1,37%

Africa 686 1,36%

NationalityRegistered

runners(in numbers)


France 29,445 58,38%

United Kingdom 4,571 9,06%

United States 2,377 4,71%

Italy 1,210 2,40%

Spain 1,148 2,28%

Germany 928 1,84%

Belgium 821 1,63%

Ireland 742 1,47%

Mexico 597 1,18%

Sweden 591 1,17%

French RegionsRegistered

runners(in numbers)


Île-de-France 15,124 52,10%

Nord-Pas-de-Calais 1,554 5,35%

Rhône-Alpes 1,472 5,07%

Pays de la Loire 1,063 3,66%

Bretagne 1,036 3,57%

Provence-AlpesCôte d’Azur

977 3,37%

Lorraine 708 2,44%

Midi-Pyrénées 706 2,43%

Languedoc-Roussillon 693 2,39%

Picardie 686 2,36%

PROFILE OF RUNNERS

IN 2015

25% 75%

AVERAGE AGE

41 years oldOF ENTRANTS

WILL BE RUNNINGTHEIR FIRST MARATHON

35%

BREAKDOWN OF ENTRANTS BY AGE BRACKET

1 636533

13 222

26 235

8 922

18 - 24years old

25 - 34years old

35 - 49years old

50 - 64years old

+65years old

The competitors- 54,000 entrants- 150 nationalities represented- Average age: 41 years old- 75% are men ; 25 % are women- 35% of entrants will be running their first marathon

The race- 5 arrondissements crossed

- 11 timekeeping stations- 32 pace setters- 3,000 volunteers involved- 250,000 spectators expected

Refreshments- 2.2 tons of dried fruit- 7 tons of apples- 16 tons of oranges- 24 tons of bananas from Guadeloupe &

Martinique- 7,000 litres of Isostar energy drink- 11,000 boosters Gels- 24,000 Isostar energy bars- 24,000 Isostar Fruit Boost- 412,500 sugar cubes- 482,112 bottles of Vittel water

Emergency services- 8 first-aid posts along the route and at the finish- 1 Race Headquarters: Paris SAMU (Emergency

Medical Services), the Red Cross, Civil Defence,BSPP (Paris Fire Brigade)

- 47 defibrillators- More than 380 masseur-physiotherapists,

podiatrists and osteopaths at the finish

Evolution between 2005 to 2014- Number of entrants: +41%- Number of finishers: +36%

Media impactTV- 187 broadcasting countries, 18 broadcaster

8 channels providing live coverage- More than 5h of live TV coverage in France

- 15h of TV news

Presse & radios (2014)- 1,360 press articles- 26 hours of total radio airtime

New media (2014)- 2.4 million pages viewed- 64,000 fans on Facebook (+89%)- 25,000 videos watched on YouTube- 46,000 downloads via the mobile applicat

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RUNNING IN 2015 A.S.O. CHALLENG

A REAL TIDAL WAVE!

Nothing seems to be able to deter the rise of the running craze in France. Whether gentle joggers

or hardened marathon runners, racing on roads or trails, fans of mountainous terrain or obstacle events,

the running community attracts thousands of new enthusiasts every year. According to a study carried out

last year by Kantar Sport, 7.8 million French people stated that they ran at least once a month, comparedto 5.9 million in 2013, i.e. an increase of 32%.

The profile of the 7.8 million runners

With over 50,000 people signed up for the 39th Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris, this race hasconfirmed its place as one of the top three majorevents worldwide.

The main trendsRunning is increasingly popular amongst women. The Kantar Sport study shows a 70% increase inwomen runners between 2013 and 2014 (3.4 millioncompared to 2 million). This spectacular rise can beseen on the start lines. The number of women signedup for the Paris Half marathon and the SchneiderElectric Marathon de Paris has increased by 4% thisyear.

FRENCH PEOPLE STATE THAT THEY RUNAT LEAST ONCE A MONTH VERSUS 5.9 MILLION

IN 2013, I.E. AN INCREASE OF 32%.*

7,800,000

44% 56%

Generally considered a mature sport, more and moreyoung French people are also taking up running.

There was a 57% increase in the number of 25-34years old runners between 2013 and 2014 (2.2 millioncompared to 1.4 million). Running is an increasinglyconnected sport. 41% of runners reported using theirsmartphone and 54% a GPS watch to monitor theirtraining stats or their performance during a race.

Average marathon times for French runners in 2014:

3hr 56min for men and 4hr 18min for women.Over 50,000 bibs were assigned in record timefor the 2015 Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris.Never has there been so much excitement about thecapital’s big race. This is conclusive evidence that thenumber of runners daring to take the plunge and takeon the challenge of 42.195 km is constantly increasing.Nevertheless the marathon myth lives on. With it,caution shown by the great majority of runners whomake sure they test themselves over 10km and ahalf marathon before taking on the challenge of thissymbolic road running distance.

During the first quarter of 2015, Amaury SportOrganisation (A.S.O.) organises three races in thestreets and avenues of Paris. The Paris Half Marathon,the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris and the10km L’Équipe: nearly 110,000 runners have signed upfor these three events which are unique in the world.No other city offers such large-scale mass events,on such a gently undulating route, over such a shortperiod. For runners of all abilities, it is the opportunityto test themselves under race conditions and takepart in a festive race in one of the most beautifulcities in the world.

On 12th April, from the start line on Avenue desChamps-Élysées to the finish line on Avenue Foch,the 50,000 runners will share a special moment withParis and the Parisians. This will be the biggest displayyet of France’s passion for running!

HAVE ALREADY TAKENPART IN A COMPETITION

47%

BREAKDOWN OF ENTRANTS BY AGE BRACKET

21%

18 - 24years old

26%

25 - 34years old

28%

35 - 49years old

25%

50 - 64years old

* Source data: 2014 Kantar Sport Survey

LET’S REACH YOUR TARGET TOGETHER!

Launched on 15th October 2012, the A.S.O. Challenges platform has established itself as a dedi

area bringing people together and providing services and information for those involved in end

sports. More than 500,000 sportsman and women of all levels and from all disciplines – Ru

Cycling, Outdoor and Adventure – have already registered.

In less than three years, A.S.O. Challenges has becomethe reference point for major public events organised

by A.S.O. (Amaury Sport Organisation). Its goal: tobring people together and offer more than a simpleregistration for a race, offering instead real supportfrom registration through to post-race support.

The following different services are offered by A.S.O.

Challenges :u Registration for all of A.S.O.’s events.u Advice on training, but also nutrition and health,

in the form of articles and videos.u Creation of communities enabling people to find

their ideal training buddies.u Interactive training programmes.u Coaching sessions.u Offers of accommodation.u An e-boutique dedicated to each event to

complement your registration with other courseoptions (e.g. photos, posters, T-shirts, engravedmedals, etc.).

u On-line access to your registration notification, tobe presented when picking up your bib.

u Detailed race results and a printable “finisher”certificate.

u Videos of the competitions.

Advice provided by A.S.O. Challenges: u Training programmes: coaches or f

professionals discuss specific points so that rof all levels can prepare their objective wisu Nutrition: the best French specialists

the appropriate nutritional habits for amsportsmen and women to adopt.

u Health: priority is given to prevention thanksfeedback of specialists (physiotherapists,doctors, podiatrists, etc.). Information abobest way to treat injuries is also provided.

As well as providing advice, A.S.O. Chalorganises training sessions, VMA tests and mpoints when picking up bibs. Thus, the platfoboth a virtual and a real role to play and idigital and physical.

The information provided by each athregistered on the A.S.O. Challenges platform,A.S.O. access to precious information in orbetter organise and identify the needs of largmass events. It also, for example, allows us to opmanagement of the starting areas by running

A.S.O. Challenges aims to develop an “a

that competitors can connect with one a

more easily, where and when the wish, usin

smartphones.

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THE SALON DU RUNNING ENTERTAINME

THE PLACE TO BE FOR RUNNING FANS

A passion for running can take many forms: road races, trail running, Nordic walking, obstacle races... Forthree days, the Salon du Running (Running Exhibition) will have something for everyone.

From beginners to experienced marathon runners,from mountain racers to fun runners: the wholeworld of running is represented in the 25,000 squaremetres of event space - at the heart of one of thebiggest running fairs on the planet. Events organisers,

equipment producers, specialist distributors involvedin nutrition and coaching, running media, touroperators and, more generally, everyone who lovesrunning will be represented.

The Salon du Running aims to be the best event foranyone who wants to join in the festive atmospherearound the biggest exhibition of its kind in France.As in previous years, entry to the exhibition is free.

A new name and a new logo for the biggest eventdedicated to a sporting discipline in France!From 9th to 11th April, the Salon du Running will offertens of thousands of visitors a journey to the veryheart of running.

Among the attractions on offer over the three days,

there will be:u An athletics track for testing new shoes.u A dedicated area for the increasing number of

women involved in the sport, with, in particular,women’s coaches, makeover sessions, runningfashion advice, fashion shows and a “Nail Truck”.

u A well-being area for everyone - not only marathonrunners - will provide massages, an oxygen barand yoga classes.

u A vast catering area.

The Salon du Running in a few figures- The leading running exhibition in France

- 25 000 square metres completely devotedrunning

- Two and a half days of activity- 78,000 visitors in 2014. 90,000 are expected

in 2015- More than 200 exhibitors- The biggest event dedicated to a sports

discipline in France

The Salon du Running in shortPlace: Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre,

Hall 1, 75015 ParisDates and times:- Thursday 9th April from 3pm to 8pm- Friday 10th April from 10am to 8pm- Saturday 11th April from 9am to 8pm

More information on the exhibition’s website:salondurunning.fr/

THE HARIBO MARATHOON’S

Children have their own special race!For the sixth year, the Haribo Marathoon’s is one ofthe most fun-packed events in the lead up to theSchneider Electric Marathon de Paris. Organisednear the Champ-de-Mars and the Eiffel Tower, thisevent is reserved for children from 5 to 10 years old.The only requirement is to register on the SchneiderElectric Marathon de Paris’s website and collect abib to take part in the race. Laughs and delight in asporting atmosphere… Before they cover the distanceof the 1.2km or 2.2km according to their age, theyoung runners can take part in a warm-up session

to music and a make-up workshop. At the finishclowns and musicians will bring a short stretchingsession to life and take part in the light-hearted prizegiving ceremony. Bonus: a complete breakfast willbe served to all the runners along with their medal.

THE PARIS BREAKFEAST RUN

A fun warm up!A prestigious route running between Avenu(exactly at the finish line of the Schneider EMarathon de Paris) and the École Militaire (opthe Eiffel Tower), the Paris Breakfast Run is a 5-for participants of the Schneider Electric Made Paris and their friends and family. Particmust be over 12 years old.

A tradition the day before marathons!Taking part is the name of the game, becauParis Breakfast Run isn’t timed. Participantsgiven a technical T-shirt in the event’s coloursthey show their registration documents (at thedu Running or on the morning of the run at thline). This T-shirt serves as a race bib and r

must wear it if they want to compete in theBreakfast Run.

After the 5km, breakfast will be served opposEiffel Tower. Orange juice, coffee and a croan ideal and typically Parisian breakfast to benergy reserves 24 hours before the start Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris.

ROUTE ENTERTAINEMENT

Once again on 12th April, the Schneider ElectricMarathon de Paris will confirm its position as the mostmusical marathon in the world, with over 100 bands and different kinds of entertainment lining the route.This new symphony of world music includes a jubilantcollection of Brazilian and African percussion, coversof pop, rock and rhythm ‘n’ blues songs, brass bands,

and wind instruments. It will create an unbrokenmusical ribbon throughout the race, supporting therunners and making it the biggest musical event in therunning world. With emotion to help runners breakthrough the 30km wall, a new Sound and Light showat Les Tuileries and hope during the darkest moments,this year there are many surprises in store for runnersto help them through the most difficult parts of therace.

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BEHIND THE SCENESOF THE MARATHON

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSU

WHEN THE BLUE LINE GUIDES THEMARATHON RUNNERS

From the Champs-Elysées to Avenue Foch, the blueline is the perfect guide for the marathon runners.Jean-Marie Grall, the official course measurer of theSchneider Electric Marathon de Paris says: “The blueline is a guide for those running the 42.195km.” Itis very carefully marked out on the Thursday andFriday night before the Schneider Electric Marathon

de Paris. The employees from the capital’s technicaldepartments are given police protection, while theymark out the line –positioned on a machine designedfor this purpose. The measurer adds: “I personallysupervise the drawing of the line, because there arealways minor changes to make as well as obstaclesto avoid. You have to know the course like the backof your hand in order to know where to go…” Everyyear, on a Sunday in April, it highlights that Paris’streets and avenues evolve in sync with the marathon.

PACE SETTERS:A PARISIAN SPECIALITY

This is the other major specific features of theSchneider Electric Marathon de Paris: to allow

competitors of all levels to base their pace on that ofthe pacesetters. The concept, invented by DominiqueChauvelier, has now been adapted by most of theinternational races. But no other marathon in theworld can pride itself on offering such a preciseservice to competitors of all levels.

Laurent, from Savoie who has already run the 42.195km in under 2h30, will be one of the pace setters on12th April. He says: “I am very touched to be honouredin such a way and very aware of the importance of mymission. The runners train for months to achieve theirobjective. We need to help them reach the finish line.”

Bearing different-coloured streamers mentioning thetarget times very visibly, the 32 pace setters (four

per fifteen minutes) play a vital role for a significantnumber of competitors: whether they are trying togo under the barrier of 3 hours (for the fastest ofthem) or simply to finish in more than 4 and a halfhours (the slowest pace), the marathon runners liketo be reassured by adopting the pace set by thepace setters.

WONDERFUL AND ESSENTIALVOLUNTEERS!

Volunteers play a central role in the organisation ofthe Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris. They can befound everywhere, from checking medical certificatesat the Salon du Running to presenting the medals atAvenue Foch. Sometimes they are visible, but mostof the time they work behind the scenes.Olivier is 57 and is a former high-level marathon

runner (personal best: 2h18’34”). He says: “I’ve beena volunteer and a coach for several years. For me,this is a different way of running and of staying inthe world of athletics.”The mission carried out by the volunteers isenormous! It includes distributing bibs and runners’bags, managing flows and helping to keep the routesafe, supervising the left luggage facilities and therefreshments stands, distributing finisher t-shirts andmedals. In total, each competitor at the SchneiderElectric Marathon de Paris has a direct and extremelypersonal contact with around ten men and womendedicated to their job.

Almost 3,000 men and women give

their time and their energy to the

Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris.

Olivier goes on: “I used to be in charge of collectingthe timing chips at the finish line. Since they are nolonger used, I now supervise the left luggage atAvenue Foch.” This is a strategic position. “I manageapproximately 150 volunteers - including aroundthirty running buddies. In total, we handle more than20,000 bags.” He notes: “At the finish line, it reallyis all stations go. The runners want to grab theirthings quickly and get changed. Sometimes they getangry. But the volunteers do what they can so thateverything goes smoothly. At the left luggage area,as at all the other stations, I think we do a good job!”

RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT: A PRIORITY!

For several years, the Schneider Electric Marathonde Paris has held an awareness raising campaignwith French and foreign runners to encourage moreenvironmentally-friendly behaviour in public places.A.S.O. works with ‘Les Connexions’ to ensure thatthe most popular sporting event of the year is trulyenvironmentally responsible.

Positioned at each refreshment stand, the aim of theteams is to clear and sort the waste in the area. Inpractical terms, this means that:

u The bottles are opened in advance, enablingrunners to drink quickly and throw bottles intothe bins positioned along the 500m after therefreshment stand.

u The organisation ‘La Bouchonette’ will also bepresent at each refreshment stand, collecting bottletops and giving them a second life, by exchangingthem for wheelchairs.

u Different bins will be specifically set up to collectwaste.

OF PLASTICBOTTLES

18,5t &

OF CO2 INTO THE ATMOSPHERE

41tOF HOUSEH

WASTE

THIS PREVENTED THE EMISSION OF

WERE RECYCLED AT THE END OF

THE SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC MARATHON DE

40,859,317t

THIS IS THE EQUIVALENT OF DRIVING

255,370.7 kmIN A CAR.

THE AIM OF THE 2015 EDITION

IS TO DO EVEN BETTER!

‘Les Connexions’ is a non-profit making organworking to improve waste recycling. It has mo200 volunteers all over France.

In 2014, thanks to the active participation

runners, volunteers from A.S.O. and ‘Les Conne

and the Paris waste management services:

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THE SUPPORTIVEMARATHON

SCHNEIDER ELECTRTHE TITLE SPONSO

More and more French runners are following the example set by their British neighbours by adding a

charitable dimension to their athletic pursuits. In 2014, sales of charity bibs for the Schneider Electric

Marathon de Paris generated €610,000 for 57 charities via two fundraising platforms: Alvarum for Franceand The Real Buzz for the UK. On top of this sum, thousands of euros were raised in personal pledges

made to the runners themselves. This year’s Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris will be another chancefor this tremendous outpouring of generosity.

Mécénat Chirurgie CardiaqueThis association enables children suffering fromheart defects to come to France for operationswhen they cannot be treated in their homecountries. Every month, around twenty childrenundergo operations in eight French cities. Besidesthis primary mission, the charity also funds trainingfor attending physicians in the children’s countriesof origin and provides sponsorship for schooling.As the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris drawscloser, Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque has set itself afundraising target of €24,000, enough to pay forlife-saving heart operations for two sick children.Patrice Roynette, joint President of MécénatChirurgie Cardiaque, confirms: “Thanks to thearrangements we have made with the SchneiderElectric Marathon de Paris team over the past 11

years, we have been able to provide operationsfor 26 children suffering from heart diseases. Thisyear we are setting up “Le Défi du cœur”operation,a programme in which highly motivated runnerscombine tough personal challenges with their desireto save children’s lives by really pushing themselvesin the marathon. Participants include rollerbladingchampion Taig Khris, who will be running his firstmarathon; one of our honorary patrons, who wantsto do her bit to support our fundraising; and BenoitZwierzchiewski (known as Benoit Z), a wonderfulcoach and European marathon record holder. He says:“Preparing for a marathon is an enormous sportingchallenge in itself, but if you can transform that featinto an act of solidarity, your efforts reap even greaterrewards!”

News, information, online donations:www.mecenat-cardiaque.org.

Press contactMécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque

Marie-Sophie CAZES

Tel.: +33 (0)6 81 40 66 78

@: [email protected]

AlvarumMany charitable organisations have presented theirwork and motivated runners to take part on behalfof their causes. Among them:u Institut Pasteur (Health - Research): By supporting

the Institut Pasteur, runners can help 130 researchunits to continue to make decisive discoveriesagainst diseases such as cancer, infectious diseasesand genetic illnesses.

u Imagine for Margo (Health-Children): Created inmemory of Margo and all children affected bycancer, Imagine for Margo raises money for ITCC(Innovative Therapies for Children with Cancer) andto improve children’s well-being during their illness.

u The French Red Cross (Social action - Humanitarianaid): For more than 140 years, the French RedCross has been committed to promoting health,

autonomy, emergency care, first aid, social action,training and international solidarity.

u Médecins sans Frontières (Humanitarian aid):MSF strives to provide high quality health careto improve practices to overcome poor qualitymedical care for the most disadvantaged.

u Ligue contre le Cancer (Health - Cancer): Byinitiating and funding research projects, the leaguecontributes towards significant advances in thetreatment of quality of life of people affected byillness.

To find out more:challenges.alvarum.com/marathon-de-paris

Press contacts

ALVARUMMathieu PIGACHE

Tel.: +33 (0)1 79 97 76 43


THE REAL BUZZ

Phil MARSH


For the third consecutive year, Schneider Electric

is the proud title sponsor of the Paris Marathon,

a prestigious event that reflects the values of

Schneider Electric.

Dedication and striving for excellence are part of theSchneider Electric culture. Schneider teams conveythese values with their ideas and solutions for thefuture. In an ever-connected world, Schneider Electricopens the door to new possibilities for more efficient,productive, safer, and green living and workingenvironments.

The leading news this year is the participation of twoaccomplished runners at the race. Schneider ElectricSouth Africa has invited Sintayehu Legese Yinesu andMeseret Mengistu Biru, the male and female winnersof the 2015 Nike Soweto marathon, to compete atthis year’s marathon.

A growing movementThere will be over 2,000 Schneider Electric

customers, partners, and employees among the50,000 runners registered for the 2015 SchneiderElectric Marathon de Paris. The 2,000 at the startingline in Schneider Electric colours comprise of 1,200clients and partners plus 800 staff, representingnearly 30 nationalities.

The Paris Marathon has motivated and unified theGroup’s employees. Teams of runners in Franceand around the world have been preparing, bothphysically and mentally, for the big day. More than250 volunteers from Schneider Electric will bewelcoming participants at the Salon du Runningand cheering the runners on the race day.

Schneider Electric oversees the creation of

medal for the race.For the second year, Schneider Electric lemedal design for the marathon. “Normal San industrial creation agency founded in 20Jean-François Dingjian and Eloi Chafa, was seto create the new medal. The studio was foin the footsteps of the renown “5.5 designst

“Normal Studio” presented an original designrepresents running and the values of the maThe numerous interlocking cells stand for rworking together to achieve the same goembossed design emulates the route with itsand lows, reminding of the challenges to be oveand the determination needed to cross the fin

Introducing Mobiya at the Salon du Running

Schneider Electric will be introducing the Msolar lamp for the first time at the Salon du Ruahead of the official May launch date for Fraportable light powered by its own solar panel, Malso features a USB port for charging device

as smart phones and cameras.

Mobiya is designed by Schneider Electricthe Access to Energy programme for commwith limited or no access to electricity. Econodisadvantaged populations are estimated tobetween 20% to 40% of their income on esources that are unreliable and unsafe for and the environment.

As a result of meticulous research, Mobiya are ergonomic, shock resistant, and waterprosuitable for both indoor and outdoor conditithe Strategies Design Award, Mobiya won the “Product” prize for its unique, outstanding de

The lamp and solar panel will be available at a promotional price of €45 at the Schneider Ebooth in the Salon du Running. For every lamfive euros will be donated to a project to oveenergy poverty.

Press contactsSine Nomine

Nathalie RIERA / Cécile LIPOVETZKY

Tel.: +33 (0)6 82 83 34 20 / +33 (0)6 09 84 01 08


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ASICS,A MAJOR PARTNER

OFFICIAL PARTNE

Interview of Olivier MIGNON,Marketing ManagerAsics France

ASICS sponsors several major marathons on the

international calendar. What place does Paris holdin your communication strategy?Asics is proud to have supported the SchneiderElectric Marathon de Paris since 2009. Over theyears, this event has become a global benchmarkfor the Asics brand. Alongside the marathons in NewYork, Los Angeles and Tokyo, the Schneider ElectricMarathon de Paris ensures that the brand is at thecutting edge of running.For the 39th edition, Asics is developing an ambitiousnational communication plan to support the runnerswho are rising to their own personal challenge.To do so, we will host numerous events and adoptvarious communication tools appropriate for thisinternationally renowned event throughout this weekof festivities.

Every year you create a shoe for the Schneider

Electric Marathon de Paris. How would you describe

the 2015 model?Paris is our opportunity to introduce runners to newdevelopments in the Asics brand. Every year we have

customised a long distance running shoe, the famousGEL-Nimbus. This year, we wanted to focus on ashoe with new technical characteristics: the 33-DFA.The Asics designers believe that good quality runningdepends on undertaking a range and variety oftraining. As a result, we have focused our research ondeveloping a light and dynamic shoe which enablesrunners to rediscover the natural movement of theirfoot. This product combines Fluid Axis and NaturalFoam technologies, strengthening the runner’sdeep muscles and reducing the risk of injury whilepreparing for the marathon. This 33-DFA shoe willbe customised for the event and will be on sale onour stand at the Salon du Running.

What types of innovative textile products is Asics

developing at the moment?We are rapidly shifting our focus towards intelligentfabrics. This is reflected in the recent agreementconcluded between the French company CitizenScience and Asics. This agreement will give runnersthe opportunity to wear intelligent T-shirts in thecoming months.

Press contactAgence BernasCOM

Élodie BERNASCON BONNIN

Tel.: +33 (0)6 82 27 87 42


Interview of Audrey KTOURZA,Group Manager

Interview of Georgine TIXIERin charge of Nutritionand Health Research

The banana is undoubtedly the fresh fruit that is

eaten the most by those who take part in endurance

sports. Is this why you are present at the capital’s

marathon?Everyone knows how much athletes appreciatebananas and the nutritional benefits they providebefore, during and after a race – in fact, that’s oneof the reasons why we’re an Official Partner of themarathon. Bananas are rich in carbohydrates, thenutrients you need the most during intense exercise.They’re also a source of vitamin B6, which helps thebody generate energy. The other reason is that wewant to provide all the runners with exceptionalbananas of French origin for this marathon in thecountry’s capital.

What’s so special about French bananas?The 650 producers of bananas from Guadeloupeand Martinique, who work together on family farms,offer the only French banana that protects theenvironment, defends human rights and works todevelop local economies. Building on more than adecade of environmental action, the group constantly

improves its practices in order to better preserveair, water and land, save energy, manage waste andenrich biodiversity on its plantations.The adoption of new farming practices and theintroduction of innovative technology aim to reduceall the ways in which banana farming impacts theenvironment. As a responsible employer, the group isdedicated to protecting its employees and promotingtheir expertise. Ninety percent of our jobs are onpermanent contracts. From the freedom to unioniseto professional training and statutory pensions, ourpolicies are head and shoulders above those ofother banana producers around the world. From aneconomic point of view, it is also worth noting thatthe group is the largest private employer on the twoislands, providing 10,000 direct and indirect jobs.

Press contactAgence COMECLA - Marie-Christine DUVAL

Tel.: +33 (0)1 74 52 01

Mob.: +33 (0)6 61 50 98 09


Why are performance drinks importa

endurance events such as the Schneider E

Marathon de Paris?The principal losses to bear in mind for endevents like this one are water loss due to perspwhich is accompanied by a loss of sodium, espif the event is taking place in hot weathetherefore recommended that runners takegulps of a performance energy drink at rintervals (every 15-20 minutes) in order to rehand replace sodium, as the drinks are formspecifically to fulfil these needs.The drinks also ensure a steady supcarbohydrates (energy), which prevents atfrom exhausting their bodies’ energy re(glycogen) and therefore delays fatigue. Finaisotonic properties of Isostar’s Hydrate & Penergy drink simultaneously promote hydratioptimum absorption of its key ingredients (mvitamins and carbohydrates).

Have you noticed a change in runners’ expec

of performance drinks in recent years?

Now that runners understand how effperformance drinks are, their expectationshifted to focus more on taste and acidity.Flavours like lemon and orange are classic mabut new flavours such as mint and cranberrproved very popular. Isostar has also develodrink with a neutral taste and pH, the ideal sfor athletes who get tired of “flavoured” quickly and who prefer non-acidic products

Press contactAgence Blanco Negro - Audrey TORT

Tel.: +33 (0)1 47 72 81 41

Mob.: +33 (0)6 34 18 66 54


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OFFICIAL PARTNERSFRANCE TV SPORT

THE OFFICIAL BROADCAST

Interview of Jean-Claude BIVERCEO of TAG Heuer

Interview of Sarah SOLTANE,Sponsoring Project Manager

Founded in 1860, your company has beeninvolved in the world of sport for many years.What values do you want to communicate?It’s true, TAG Heuer has a long history of sponsoringsport in all disciplines. This allows us to promotethe values that we share with the world of sport:challenge, competition and constantly striving todo better.Putting aside the world record breakingperformances, it is what anonymous amateur athletesachieve when they run a legendary race such as theParis Marathon, which inspires us at TAG Heuer.They train for many long months, following a strictprogramme, often imposing severe schedules uponthemselves in order to achieve their goal: to runmore than 42km in one of the most beautiful citiesin the world. It is an incredible, outstanding effort;only those who have tried know exactly what I amtalking about. I ran the New York Marathon and it willremain one of the best moments of my life. It is notonly their bodies that marathon runners exhaust inorder to cross that finish line. We also exhaust ourmental resources, drawing upon sheer will power to

keep going. I admire this form of courage. It is thepersonification of the message “Don’t crack underpressure”. That is why TAG Heuer is proud to supportthese men and women.

Time is an important concept for marathon runners.

Is that why you have entered into a partnership with

the Paris race?Back in 1916, when the Maison Heuer invented theMikrograph, the world’s first time recorder which wasaccurate to a hundredth of a second, it pushed thelimits of precision in a considerable way. Since then,we have continued to strive to do so. You could saythat, in the same way, pushing the limits of time iswhat marathon runners are trying to do: the worldrecord for this distance was broken in 2014, an

incredible performance! We look forward to seeingit being broken again in the near future. It is thereforenatural for a cutting-edge watchmaker such as TAGHeuer to join the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris.

Press contact FranceTel.: +33 (0)1 55 27 00 07


What advice would you give to competitors in theSchneider Electric Marathon de Paris with regardsto hydration?Keeping well hydrated on a daily basis is important,and even more so during sport. It is essential to drinkbefore, during and after exercise. Drinking Vittelnatural mineral water enables you to stay hydratedthroughout the race, maintaining your physicalperformance! Vittel supplies more than 480,000bottles throughout the race. These are available thelength of the race at the nine refreshment stands.

How are plastic bottles recycled at the end of the

Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris?For the past five years, we have adopted anenvironmentally-friendly approach with recyclingfacilities throughout the race. Volunteers help therunners to ensure their bottles are recycled. Thebottles are then collected and recycled by Paris CityHall. Recycling is simple, but it is still not systematic.That is why VITTEL natural mineral water is raisingthe awareness of runners in the Schneider ElectricMarathon de Paris of the importance of recycling

and encouraging them to do so. So, after eachrefreshment station, recycling facilities are availableto collect the 480,000 bottles which are 100%recyclable, ensuring they go on to have another life!

France 3 in the heart of the race

offer significant cover of the athletics seasonthe European Athletics Indoor ChampionsPrague (live on France Ô from 6th to 8th Marthe World Championships in Beijing (broadcand in full on France 2 and France 3 from 23 rd

August) to the European Team ChampionsRussia on 20th and 21st June. Through these vcompetitions, France Télévisions once againviewers live coverage of this season’s binternational athletics events.

Press contactsFanta TRAORE

Tel.: +33 (0)1 56 22 50 77


Jennifer ARMAND

Tel.: +33 (0)1 56 22 22 90


Victoria DAUMESNIL

Tel.: +33 (0)1 56 22 52 09

@: victoria.daumesnil@francetv

This 39th edition of the Schneider Electric Marathonde Paris will be, as it is every year, broadcast live onFrance 3, the official partner and race broadcaster. Itwill be shown on Sunday 12thApril from 8.30am andcan be viewed simultaneously on francetvsport.fr. This year’s commentators include Patrick Montel,along with Stéphane Diagana and Bernard Faure. Thebiggest offer of unscrambled sports coverage on theFrench broadcasting scene with over 1,000 hours ofsport every year on France 2, France 3, France 4 andFrance Ô, this year once again France Télévisions will

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INTERNATIONALTV COVERAGE

MEDIA ORGANISATIO

COUNTRY BROADCASTER COVERAGE DURATION

Europe

FranceFrance 3 LIVE 180'

Eurosport France LIVE 150'

Croatia SPTV Final program 52'

Greece Nova Sports Final program 52'

Ireland Setanta Final program 52'

Slovakia RTVS News 3'

Pan-Europe Eurosport International LIVE 150'

North America

United States

NBC Sports Final program 52'

Universal SportLIVE 150'

Final program 52'

South America

Brazil Globosat LIVE 180'

Pan South America

Sky MexicoLIVE 180'

Final program 52'

Direct TV Final program 52'

ESPN Inter Final program 52'

Africa

Pan-Africa Supersport LIVE 120’

Asia and Oceania

Japan Jsports Final program 52'

Pan-AsiaTen Sports India Final program 52'

Eurosport Asia LIVE 150'

Australia SBS Final program 52'

New Zealand Sky Spors LIVE 180'

Middle East

Pan MENA BeIn Sports Final program 52'

World Wide News

World

Perform News

EBU-EVS News

SNTV News

Reuters News

Datas on the 3rd March

To allow you to work in the best conditions, we are

putting a specific press area at your disposal.

At the Salon du RunningParc des Expositions de Paris, Porte de Versailles, Hall 1

Press welcome desk and working area with anInternet connection:• Thursday 9th April from 3pm to 7pm• Friday 10th April from 10am to 7pm• Saturday 11th April from 9am to 7pm

At the press bus at the finish linePress welcome desk and working area with anInternet connection.

If you would like to use a telephone line in thepress bus, please contact AE Paris/Orange EventSolutions services directly.

Please specify that you are requesting a line forthe 2015 Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris inthe “Press/TV bus”.

You must contact them 20 days before the race atthe latest (i.e. 23rd March).Tel.: +33 (0)1 55 56 10 00


We remind you that no organisation motorbikeswill be available to the media. Moreover, personalmotorbikes will not be allowed to drive on the routeeither. When you collect your accreditation, you willbe shown an alternative route so that you can movearound more easily.

The press accreditation and bib will giv

access to:

To the lines (limited access):• The start line: Avenue des Champs-Elysée

between Rue Marbeuf and Avenue Georg• The finish line: at the bottom of Avenue F

level with Rue Spontini and Rue Pergolès

The photographers’ lorry, so that you can fothe Elite race. Please note that places are lim

Please send your request before 8th April 2the press department: flora.4events@gma

To the press busLocated level with the finish line to follow trace live via the TV screens.

News access and picturesIf you would like to receive the FTP detrecover the news access available on FSaturday and Sunday, and the link to accephoto library, please contact the press [email protected]

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