How Seamless Communication Powers the Paris Marathon

Every year, the Paris Marathon captivates the world as tens of thousands of runners race through the city’s iconic streets. As spectators cheer and athletes strive, a greater challenge unfolds backstage, needing perfect coordination.

The Numbers Behind the Race

With tens of thousands of participants and diverse logistics, managing the Paris Marathon demands exceptional planning, coordination, and on-the-ground communication.

• 26.2 miles (42 km) of marathon route
• 56,950 runners in 2025 (a record-breaking)
• 51% first-time marathoners
• 31% female runners – a new high
• 10% under 25 years old
• Nearly 6,000 charity runners
• €5 million raised for charity
• 33% international participants

Thousands ensure safety as real-time logistics are the true test.

The Unsung Heroes: Event Staff & Security

From medical teams to traffic control, every second counts in a race of this scale.
Security & Police – Maintaining order across 42 km requires instant coordination, especially when managing road closures and crowd control.
Medical Teams – In emergencies, response time is critical. Reliable ear communication devices allow medics to react without delay.
Volunteers & Logistics – Aid stations, timing systems, and runner tracking all depend on clear, uninterrupted communication.

How Radio Accessories Keep the Race Moving

At the Marathon, two-way radio accessories keep teams connected. From medical response to crowd control, clear hands-free communication ensures smooth coordination. RayTalk helps teams stay responsive and keep the race running smoothly.

We provide two-way radio communication solutions for large-scale events. Different working roles can find suitable two-way radio accessories, including radio earpieces, speaker microphones, walkie-talkie batteries, and two-way radio chargers.

Command Center

The event operations center serves as the “brain” of the entire event, responsible for unified command, real-time coordination, and emergency decision-making. Staff are typically equipped with handheld speaker microphones connected to the communication system.

RayTalk’s RSM-500 is a reliable and durable solution adopted by backstage management teams, dispatch centers, and broadcast crews. It delivers exceptionally clear audio, and its built-in high-output speaker ensures loud and intelligible sound even in high-noise environments, so indoor teams can clearly receive messages from outdoor staff.

When communication is needed, operators simply pick up the handheld microphone RSM-500, press the push-to-talk button, and speak, significantly improving command efficiency. In emergency situations or crowd disturbances, the operations center team can quickly deploy personnel and maintain on-site control.

Security and Traffic Coordination

Security teams are primarily responsible for tracking safety and crowd control, and they respond immediately to incidents under the unified command of the event operations center.

We provide a reliable communications solution for security teams and police officers. It combines speaker microphones with acoustic tube earpieces to ensure clear communication in noisy environments while remaining discreet and professional.

Our most popular products are the RSM-300 and the C-ring swivel earpiece EM-3327, which make a striking pairing. The RSM-300 is lightweight and compact, comfortable to hold even during long shifts, and offers fast push-to-talk operation.

The EM-3327 ensures that critical communications are received clearly in public settings, minimizing the risk of confidential or urgent messages being overheard. This discreet setup keeps information private and helps avoid disturbances among surrounding crowds.

We also offer high-quality spare two-way radio batteries to support long shifts and intensive operations. Our battery lineup covers the most widely used models across major brands, including batteries for Motorola R7, R2, and the classic Motorola DP1400, as well as Hytera PD series replacement batteries such as RPB-BL502, BL2010, and BL1504, plus options for ICOM, Kenwood, and more.

This communication solution is also ideal for city government traffic coordination teams and police forces.

Medical and Emergency Response Teams

Medical and emergency response teams handle incidents such as heatstroke, muscle cramps, falls, and other on-site medical emergencies, where instant and reliable communication is critical.

We provide a common communication setup combining two-way radios with lightweight 1-wire earpieces, enabling continuous communication while keeping hands free for medical treatment.

RayTalk offers high-quality, lightweight 1-wire earpieces in multiple ear hook styles, including C-style, D-style, and G-style, to meet the needs of different team members.

Logistics Support

Logistics teams handle the crucial tasks of issuing and collecting two-way radios, maintaining equipment, and managing battery charging. To streamline operations, we recommend centralized charging solutions such as a 6-way charger or a 12-way multiple charger, accompanied by quick-swap spare batteries. This guarantees that every role has reliable, ready-to-use communication devices at all times.

The RT-UC604 6-Way Fast Charger safely and efficiently charges up to six NiMH or Li-ion batteries simultaneously. It smartly monitors each battery, stopping automatically when full to extend lifespan. Featuring 4 USB-A and 2 USB-C fast-charging ports, it powers multiple devices at once. Desk- or wall-mountable, it’s ideal for major events like the Paris Marathon, providing convenience and efficiency for logistics and radio teams.

To deliver large-scale and complex events such as the Paris Marathon, radio teams must be able to respond to highly dynamic communication demands. In many cases, renting third-party radio accessories is not the most cost-effective solution.

A better approach is to invest in high-performance and reliable accessories that your team owns and controls, allowing for better risk management and purpose-built deployment.

RayTalk offers comprehensive two-way radio accessory solutions for event and race operations teams, as well as the public safety sector. Whether you are upgrading existing equipment or optimizing your communication system, RayTalk also supports customized two-way radio accessories tailored to your operational needs.