Parcours Prévention Santé for Chablis Marathon: Alternative to the Medical Certificate
The “Sport” law of March 2, 2022 aims to democratize sport in France. Under this law, the French Athletics Federation introduced the Parcours Prévention Santé Chablis Marathon system. This initiative replaces the traditional medical certificate of fitness for all adult participants aged 18 or older.
From April 1, 2024, runners registered for the Chablis Marathon may provide their PPS attestation instead of the medical certificate. Therefore, the registration process becomes simpler and more inclusive.
The PPS is an online video course lasting about three minutes. Moreover, it helps athletes become more aware of the health risks linked to endurance running. At the end of the course, each participant receives an attestation code and a certificate with a QR code. This code or certificate must be entered on the registration platform to validate the entry.
Please note, the PPS is valid for only three months. It must be completed no earlier than July 26, 2024, to remain valid until October 26, 2024. In addition, the PPS can be submitted at any time between D-3 months and D-1 week on the registration platform or in your personal space.
Finally, other supporting documents such as FFA licenses and the medical certificate remain valid this year. However, licenses previously accepted in the 2023–2024 regulations (FCD, FFS, FFH, FSPN, ASPTT, FSCF, FSGT, UFOLEP) are no longer recognized.
In summary, the Parcours Prévention Santé Chablis Marathon offers a modern, accessible, and responsible way to ensure that athletes are prepared for competition. It reflects the broader goal of the Sport Law 2022: making sport safer, more democratic, and easier to practice for everyone.
