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Paris Marathon

Run the Champs-Élysées — Paris delivers one of the most scenic marathon courses in the world.

Good for PB Good for Debut Destination Race
257m Elevation Gain
57,000 Field Size
88% Finisher Rate
1976 Founded
160 Nationalities

Course Map

Elevation Profile Indicative — verified figures shown above

About this Race

The Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris is one of Europe's largest and most scenic road races, attracting over 54,000 runners through the heart of the French capital each spring. The course begins on the Champs-Élysées and winds through some of the most recognisable streetscapes in the world, passing the Louvre, Place de la Bastille, Bois de Vincennes, and finishing on Avenue Foch near the Arc de Triomphe. The route combines wide Haussmann boulevards with parkland sections, offering a varied and visually stunning experience. Paris is consistently ranked among the world's most popular destination marathons, drawing runners from over 160 countries. The race organisation is well established and pacers are provided across a wide range of finish times.

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Course Details

Course type Point-To-Point
Elevation gain 257m
Elevation loss 253m
Highest point 105m
Lowest point 28m
Net drop -4m
Certified AIMS / World Athletics
Start Avenue des Champs-Élysées
Finish Avenue Foch
Cutoff time 6h 30m

Course Records

Men
2:02:57
Kenenisa Bekele
Ethiopia — 2019
Women
2:17:08
Aselefech Mergia
Ethiopia — 2012

Race History

The Paris Marathon dates to 1976 and moved to its current city-centre course in 1984. It has grown into one of the five largest marathons in the world.

Travel & Logistics

Expo location Run Experience Fair, Porte de Versailles
Expo dates Thursday 9 April to Saturday 11 April 2026

Registration

Registration Closed

Last verified: 05 April 2026

Early entry EUR 109
Standard entry EUR 139
Late entry EUR 159

Race Info

Date 12 April 2026
Location Paris, France
Start time 08:30
Field size 57,000
Finishers (2025) 56,950
Nationalities 160
Organiser Amaury Sport Organisation
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Typical Race Day Weather

14°C
Temp
65%
Humidity
13km/h
Wind
28%
Rain

Last updated: 05 April 2026