PARIS - BREST - PARIS 2027​

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The Event Paris-Brest-Paris is a timed 1,200km randonnée from the French capital to the port city of Brest and back, with a maximum time limit of 90 hours.

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What to do in 2026 (this year)

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In 2026, BRM rides are optional — they just allow you to pre-register earlier. Your longest BRM completed in 2026 determines the date from which you can pre-register: the greater the distance, the sooner you can pre-register and choose your starting wave.

The pre-registration windows in early 2027 are:

• 1000km or 1200km in 2026 → priority registration opens mid-January 2027

• 600km → late January 2027

• 400km → mid-February 2027

• 300km → late February 2027

• 200km → mid-March 2027

• No 2026 ride → from 27 March 2027, hoping for leftover place​

 

The practical advice: PBP is limited to 8,000 riders and spots typically sell out before general registration opens, so riding a long brevet in 2026 is effectively essential if you want to secure a place.

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Mandatory qualification in 2027

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Before the departure of PBP, you must complete the full Super Randonneur series: BRM 200, 300, 400, and 600km. These four BRMs are mandatory. These are minimum distances — a BRM 300 can replace a BRM 200, a BRM 1000 can replace a BRM 600. The qualifying window runs from 1 November 2026 to 30 June 2027.

The time limits for each brevet are: 13h30 for a BRM 200, 20h for a BRM 300, 27h for a BRM 400, 40h for a BRM 600, and 75h for a BRM 1000.

All brevets must be ACP-sanctioned rides with unique homologation numbers, organised by clubs duly approved by the Audax Club Parisien.

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In summary — your action plan for 2026: Ride at least one BRM this year, and ideally a 600km to get the best pre-registration slot. Then complete your full 200/300/400/600 series between November 2026 and June 2027, pre-register in January/February 2027, and pay your €50 deposit to lock in your place and starting wave.