How to watch the men's marathon at Paris 2024 online for free

Watch the men's marathon from anywhere in the world.
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TL;DR: Live stream the men's marathon at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


There's a long list of incredible events to keep track of at Paris 2024, including the marathon events.

The men's marathon takes place first, and is something you won't want to miss. The event will feature none other than the GOAT himself, Eliud Kipoche, as the Kenyan runner will be aiming to win his third consecutive marathon gold. If successful, he'll make history as the first marathoner to achieve this. However, competition will be fierce, as Ethiopian athlete Kenenisa Bekele will also be racing the 26.2 mile course, after placing second in this year's London Marathon.


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It's going to be a fantastic race, so if you want to watch the men's marathon at Paris 2024 for free from anywhere in the world, keep on reading because we have all the information you need.

When is the men's marathon at Paris 2024?

The men's marathon at Paris 2024 begins at 2 a.m. ET on Aug. 10.

How to watch the men's marathon at Paris 2024 for free

The men's marathon at Paris 2024 is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is technically geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone who wants to watch can access this streaming platform with a VPN. VPNs are tools that hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock free streaming sites like BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.

Unblock BBC iPlayer for free by following this simple process:

  1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

  4. Visit BBC iPlayer

  5. Live stream the men's marathon at Paris 2024 from anywhere in the world

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$99.95 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee)

The best VPNs for streaming often charge a small fee, but most do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. If you take advantage of these offers, you can unblock free streaming services such as BBC iPlayer without spending any cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it gives you time to stream the men's marathon at Paris 2024 (plus all your favorite events) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best service for streaming live sport on BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including the UK

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream the men's marathon at Paris 2024 for free with ExpressVPN.

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Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day.

Joseph is also Executive Editor of Mashable's sister site, AskMen.

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Lois Mackenzie

Lois Mackenzie is a freelance reporter at Mashable. Over the years she has written for many publications, covering everything from the local news to the best pair of running shoes. You can find bylines in publications including Fit&Well, Metro, and Coach magazine, usually covering deals on everything from earbuds to TVs, or guides on how to beat your half marathon time.

Lois also holds a Master's degree in Digital Journalism from Strathclyde University and obtained a Master of Arts in English Literature at the University of Aberdeen.

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