Marathon de Paris - 15 April 2012

People escape to Paris to indulge in art, food, fashion, and, for the truly passionate among you, marathons for Youngcare.

You’ll start from the Champs-Élysées going downhill as smells of fresh bread intoxicate your senses. Past the Louvre, you pour into the heart of Paris propelled ahead by promises of wine and cheese at the 35 km mark.

Next you’ll move along the Seine under a series of tunnels before emerging at the Eiffel Tower, triumphant and ready to celebrate the night away.

Events details
Date: 15 April 2012
Established: 1976
Number of runners: 37,500
Start: Champs-Élysées
End: Avenue Foch
Average temperature: 10 C
Fun fact: Runners receive red wine and cheese across from the Eiffel Tower at the 35 km mark.

Youngcare has 10 exclusive positions available for the 2012 Paris Marathon. This incredible event provides Youngcare with a wonderful opportunity to raise valuable funds and awareness of the lack of appropriate care and accommodation options for young Australians with high care needs.

Youngcare is working with fundraising and adventure agency, Inspired Adventures, to implement this amazing adventure experience.

Fast Facts
Date: 11-16 April 2012
Marathon date: 15 April 2012
Trip duration: 6 days
Physical activity: Marathon
Accommodation: Twin share (Centrally located city hotel)
Fundraising target: $13,831 ($10,000 donated to Youngcare and $3,831 for travel costs and travel insurance, not including airport taxes at approx $170)
Registration fee: $700
*Please note the registration fee is in addition to the fundraising target and is non-refundable