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Riding Paris-Brest-Paris requires you to have prepared well in advance and to have validated qualifying tests (BRM) which will give you the best chance of passing this challenge.
Find below the key dates of the registration process for this 21st edition, as well as all the useful information on the qualifications and registrations for this magnificent event.
Key dates
Qualifications
Qualifying BRMs
To line up for the start of Paris-Brest-Paris 2027, all participants must have completed qualifying BRM (Brevet des Randonneurs Mondiaux). In 2026, these tests are optional, they just allow you to pre-register earlier. In 2027, before Paris-Brest-Paris, these events are mandatory to be able to take the start. The details are specified in the regulations, here is a summary:
- In 2026, ride successfully at least one BRM to be able to pre-register earlier for Paris-Brest-Paris. Your longest BRM completed in 2026 will be taken into account to determine the date from which you can pre-register. The greater the distance of this BRM, the sooner you can pre-register, and thus choose your starting wave. Cyclists who haven't riden a BRM in 2026 will also be able to pre-register for Paris-Brest-Paris, but at a later date.
- In 2027, before the departure of Paris-Brest-Paris, you will need to have completed at least the complete series of BRM 200, 300, 400 and 600. These four BRMs are mandatory. These distances are minimum distances, i.e. a BRM 300 can replace a BRM 200, a BRM 1000 can replace a BRM 600... The main thing is to make 4 BMRs of these minimum distances.
What is a BRM?
BRMs (Brevet des Randonneurs Mondiaux) are cycling endurance events of 200, 300, 400, 600 and 1000km to be completed within a set time limit: 13h30 for a BRM200, 20h for a BRM300, 27h for a BRM400, 40h for a BRM600 and 75h for a BRM1000. They are organized in almost 70 countries on 5 continents. These non-competitive and inexpensive events are a great way to practice long-distance cycling in a group, and to gain experience or share the experience you already have.
Find here the calendar of all the BRMs offered each year, in each country and region
How to register
Registration for Paris-Brest-Paris will take place as follows: first the pre-registration (optional), then the final registration, for all people who have completed their 4 qualifying BRMs in 2027.
The number of participants will be limited to 8000, of which 2500 slots will be reserved for French participants until March 31, 2027. After this date, those that have not been pre-registered will be made available to all.
Pre-registration for Paris-Brest-Paris:
Pre-registration allows you to choose your starting wave, depending on the places available.
Pre-registration for Paris-Brest-Paris will be opened gradually from January 2027 for people who have completed at least one BRM in 2026. The longer the BRM, the sooner this pre-registration can be done (RM events of 1200km and more count as BRM 1000).
People who have not validated a BRM in 2026 will also be able to pre-register from 27 March 2027.
| Longest BRM achieved in 2026 | Pre-registration on |
|---|---|
| 1000km or RM 1200+ | January 16, 2027 |
| 600km | January 30, 2027 |
| 400km | February 13, 2027 |
| 300km | February 27, 2027 |
| 200km | March 13, 2027 |
| None BRM in 2026 | March 27, 2027 |
Pre-registration costs €50 (non-refundable, to be applied to the final registration).
Starting waves :
Departures will be in waves, every 15 minutes, from Sunday 22 August in the afternoon to Monday 23 in the morning.
The first waves on Sunday are for the fastest cyclists, with a time limit of 80 hours to complete the course. The following Sunday waves will have the normal 90-hour time limit. Finally, the waves that will leave on Monday morning will have a time limit of 84 hours.
| Starts | For whom? | Time limit |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday from 4 pm to 5 pm | Solo bikes | 80h |
| Sunday 5:15 pm | Women | 90h |
| Sunday 5:30 pm | Tandem, triplets and all special bikes | 90h |
| Sunday 5:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Solo bikes | 90h |
| Monday 5 pm | All bikes (solo, tandem...) | 84h |
| Monday 5:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Solo bikes | 84h |
The 5:15 p.m. start wave on Sunday is reserved for women who wish to go with other women, but it is not mandatory. Women can also register in the other waves if they wish.
Final registrations:
Final registrations for Paris-Brest-Paris Randonneurs will be possible from May 29, 2027 to July 4, 2027. Please note that those who register must, on the day of their registration, have validated at least 3 of the 4 mandatory qualifying BRMs for 2027. The 4th BRM must be validated before July 4th.
People who have not gone through the pre-registrations will be able to register directly from May 27 in the starting wave of their choice, within the limit of the remaining available places.
Pre-registrations that have not been confirmed by a final registration by June 12, 2027 will be cancelled, freeing up new places. Already registered participants who wish to do so will be able to change their start time to one of the freed up dates.
Both pre-registration and final registration will be done on the PBP website.
Registration fee:
The registration fee for Paris-Brest-Paris Randonneurs 2027 will be decided in 2026 (it will include the €50 pre-registration fee). It will include:
- GPX files and route signposting
- The Paris-Brest-Paris visibility vest and the official bottle
- The logbook and its waterproof case,
- Participation in Paris-Brest-Paris Randonneurs 2027
- The frame plate and its electronic chip
- Luggage storage on departure
- Online tracking (passing the controls)
- Meal on arrival (until Thursday 26 in the evening)
- The Paris-Brest-Paris Randonneurs medal
It will not include catering and accommodation services (dormitories, showers, etc.) in the accomodation areas of the controls, which will have to be paid separately, nor repatriation costs in the event of breakage or abandonment.
Regulations of Paris-Brest-Paris Randonneurs:
This page summarizes the qualification and registration procedure.
This is presented in detail and exhaustively in the Paris-Brest-Paris 2027 regulations. This regulation will also specify many other points, such as the refund policy in case of cancellation, the bicycles and machines allowed, insurance, possible penalties etc.
It is therefore important to read this regulation in its entirety.
