Everything you need to know about website accessibility

Accessibility Statement

The organizers of the HOKA Paris Half Marathon have conducted an accessibility assessment of the HOKA Semi de Paris website, which has led to the publication of this Accessibility Statement.

The organizers are committed to making their websites accessible, in accordance with Article 47 of French Law No. 2005-102 of February 11, 2005.
To that end, the organizers have implemented a process of continuous improvement to enhance the digital accessibility of their event platforms.

Each year, we work to develop new features that make our digital platforms more accessible — in collaboration with our Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility Department, digital experts, and accessibility specialists.

Your feedback also plays a crucial role in helping us improve.
If you are unable to access any content or service, please don’t hesitate to contact us through the contact form available on the website.

Compliance Status

The HOKA Semi de Paris website (https://www.hokasemideparis.fr/fr) achieved an accessibility score of 85% (desktop and mobile) but remains partially compliant with the French General Accessibility Improvement Framework (RGAA) version 4.1, due to the non-conformities listed below in the section “Test Results.”

Test Results

An internal audit was conducted in October 2025 using PageSpeed Insights (Lighthouse analysis, mobile report dated October 30, 2025), which identified several gaps in compliance with RGAA 4.1 accessibility requirements.

The audit shows a partial level of compliance, with room for improvement in the following areas:

Partially Accessible Content

Non-Conformities Identified

• ARIA elements: some buttons, links, and menu items lack accessible names. → This can affect readability for assistive technologies such as screen readers. Corrective work is ongoing to verify and update ARIA attributes for each interactive element.

• Color contrast: some text and background combinations do not meet minimum contrast ratios.
  → Adjustments are in progress to improve readability for all users, including those with visual impairments.
• Links without visible names: some links lack clear or descriptive text.
  → We are ensuring that every link has an explicit and consistent label reflecting its function.
• Lists and tables: some lists contain elements other than <li> or have incomplete structures.
  → Markup will be revised to ensure smooth and logical reading by screen readers.
• Heading structure: headings are not always organized in a logical hierarchical order.
  → Reorganization is planned to facilitate keyboard navigation and content comprehension.

Content Exempt from Accessibility Requirements

Certain technical integrations or third-party content are not subject to accessibility obligations, including:

• Ticketing and registration components provided by external service providers.
• Embedded interactive maps (e.g., Google Maps or partner widgets).
• Certain PDF documents published online without accessible tagging.

Preparation of This Accessibility Statement

This accessibility statement was prepared on October 30, 2025.

Technologies Used to Build the Website

• HTML5

• CSS
• JavaScript
• CMS / technical solution (framework or provider used by the organizer)

User Agents, Assistive Technologies, and Tools Used for Accessibility Testing

Accessibility testing was performed using the following combinations and tools:

• PageSpeed Insights (mobile report, 30/10/2025)Lighthouse (automated audit)
• Manual checks: keyboard navigation, DOM inspection
• Additional tools: Color Contrast Analyzer, screen reader testing (VoiceOver / NVDA depending on context)

Pages Tested for Accessibility Compliance

• Home page (https://www.hokasemideparis.fr/fr)
• Practical information page
• Registration page (ticketing module)
• Contact page
• Course route / map page
• Legal notices page

Feedback and Contact

As a reminder, under Article 11 of the Law of February 2005:

“A person with a disability has the right to compensation for the consequences of their disability, regardless of its origin or nature, their age, or their way of life.”

The organizers are committed to implementing all necessary measures to ensure access, within a reasonable timeframe, to the information and functionalities requested by any person with a disability — whether the content is exempt from accessibility requirements or not.

If you encounter any accessibility issues or difficulties accessing content or services, you can contact us via:

• The contact form on the website (sections “Accessibility” or “Complaint Form”)
• The accessibility contact email address provided on the site

Appeals Procedure

If you report an accessibility issue that prevents you from accessing content or a feature on the website, and you do not receive a satisfactory response, you are entitled to contact the French Defender of Rights (Défenseur des droits).

You can do so using one of the following methods:

• Online contact form: https://formulaire.defenseurdesdroits.fr
• Regional delegate directory (contact details available on the website)
• Telephone: 09 69 39 00 00
• Postal mail (free of charge, no postage required):
  Défenseur des droits
  Libre réponse 71120
  75342 Paris CEDEX 07

Digital Accessibility: A Priority for the HOKA Paris Half Marathon

Digital accessibility is a core priority for the organizers of the HOKA Paris Half Marathon.

We are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone — regardless of disability, assistive technology, or preferred method of navigation.

A Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Recognizing that accessibility is an ongoing process, we have begun a progressive compliance initiative aligned with the French General Accessibility Improvement Framework (RGAA) version 4.1.

As part of this approach:

• An internal accessibility audit was conducted using Google Lighthouse on the desktop version of the website.
• A combination of automated and manual checks helped identify compliance points and areas for improvement.

Good Practices Already Implemented

The following elements already meet accessibility requirements:

• ARIA attributes correctly correspond to their assigned roles, with valid and properly spelled values.
• All elements using a [role] attribute contain the required [aria-*] properties, following official recommendations.
• Buttons have accessible names that can be read by screen readers.
• Images include descriptive alt text.
• The document contains a relevant <title> element.
• The <html> tag includes a valid [lang] attribute specifying the main language of the website.
• List items (<li>) are properly nested within parent elements such as <ul>, <ol>, or <menu>.
• Frames and iframes include clear, descriptive titles.
• No element uses a [tabindex] value greater than 0, ensuring smooth keyboard navigation.
• Touch targets are sufficiently large and spaced for mobile and tablet users.
• The document includes a main landmark to enable structured navigation.
• No obsolete ARIA roles are used.
• Elements with [aria-hidden="true"] do not hide interactive content and are not applied to the <body> element.
• [role] values are valid, and dialog or alertdialog elements have accessible names.
• The [user-scalable="no"] attribute is not used, and [maximum-scale] is not set below 5 — allowing users to zoom freely.

These best practices ensure:

• Smooth keyboard navigation,
• Clear reading by screen readers (NVDA, VoiceOver, JAWS, etc.), and
• An intuitive experience for all users, particularly on mobile devices.

They also contribute to better comprehension and clearer information hierarchy across all pages.

Areas Under Improvement

Further enhancements are planned for the following elements, identified as partially compliant or requiring additional review:

• Color contrast: certain text elements do not yet meet optimal readability standards.
• Accessible names: some links or buttons may still lack clear or descriptive labels.
• Heading structure: the hierarchy of heading tags (<h1> to <h6>) will be reviewed to ensure logical, sequential reading.
• Lists and tables: some lists include non-standard elements or script tags.
• ARIA elements: additional checks will ensure accurate matching between roles, accessible names, and interactive behaviors.

These improvements will be gradually implemented as part of ongoing site updates, in collaboration with our technical and development teams.

A Dedicated Easy-to-Read (E2R) Page

To make essential event information easier to understand, Easy-to-Read page is available:
👉 Access the E2R page

This page presents key information about the HOKA Paris Half Marathon in a simple, clear, and structured format.

It is designed to be accessible to people with cognitive disabilities, as well as to anyone who prefers a more direct and easy-to-read version of the content.

Report an accessibility issue

Despite all the care taken to ensure the accessibility of the site, it is possible that some pages or elements may not yet be fully accessible.

If you encounter any difficulties, please do not hesitate to report them to us by filling in the form below.

Your feedback helps us to constantly improve the site so that it is easier for everyone to use.