Paris Marathon 2026
- Next event : Sun, April 12, 2026Date confirmed
- Last event : 12 Sat ➜ April 13, 2025
The event in a few words
Discover the monuments of the capital at Paris's most popular race in Île-de-France 😍. The electric atmosphere will quickly make you forget about the threat of rain and the mild temperatures of April 🌦️.
This marathon starts at the base of the Arc de Triomphe, runs down the Champs-Elysées towards Place de la Concorde 📍, then makes its way through Rue de Rivoli to arrive in front of Opéra Garnier 🎼. A quick loop around Place de la Bastille before tackling the gentle climb to Porte d'Auteuil will lead you into Bois de Vincennes 🌲. Back in the city 🏙️, you'll have a breathtaking view of Notre-Dame, the Musée d'Orsay, and the Eiffel Tower before reaching the Bois de Boulogne and crossing the finish line at the iconic Place de l'Etoile 😎. In total, seven districts are explored for an exceptional pedestrian adventure in Paris 🤩. More than a mere visit, it's practically an American-style show we're offering you here, thanks to an extraordinary organization 🤯. Your heart will race even before the start gun fires with entertainment 🥳, live bands, and crowds! 🙌 Starts are staggered based on your time ⏱️, ensuring you're at the right pace thanks to trained pacers 🐇.
The 250,000 spectators will give you wings with their cheers along the course 👏. Even if you hit the wall at the 30-km mark hard 🦵, you'll feel like a race champion! 🏆 This marathon is so legendary that its fame crosses borders 🌍. Every year, 60,000 participants, including 23,000 runners from 145 different nationalities, come to take part in this event 🤓. A great opportunity to make lots of new friends! ✋ And good news, the Paris Marathon is open to para-athletes! ♿️ Additionally, children's races are organized the day before the main event 🧒. Beyond the race, you can also enjoy around sixty entertainment activities and partake in the Run Experience. It starts three days prior to the race at Porte de Versailles and welcomes 80,000 visitors and 200 professionals for a moment of sharing the love of running 😁.
Come be part of the legend of the run in Paris. It’s an extraordinary experience! ⭐
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
MarathonTOP
4 km
- Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Elevation gain : 256mD+ / 252mD-
- 47,000+ runners in the last edition
- 1 loopx42.195 km
4 km : Paris Run for All
Road Running- Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- 1 loopx4 km
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
The start will be at the top of the Avenue des Champs-Élysées on Sunday, April 12, 2026:
7:55 a.m. for wheelchair para-athletes
8:00 a.m. for elites and the priority start corral (access to the corral from 7:40 a.m.)
8:04 a.m. for the sub-3:00 corral (access from 7:44 a.m.)
8:15 a.m. for the sub-3:15 corral (access from 7:55 a.m.)
8:34 a.m. for the sub-3:30 corral (access from 8:14 a.m.)
9:24 a.m. for the sub-3:45 corral (access from 9:04 a.m.)
10:09 a.m. for the sub-4:00 corral (access from 9:49 a.m.)
11:04 a.m. for the sub-4:15 corral (access from 10:44 a.m.)
11:27 a.m. for the sub-4:30 corral (access from 11:07 a.m.)
You can pick up your bib at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Hall 1, on:
Thursday, April 9, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday, April 10, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
To take part in the marathon, runners must have been born in 2005 or earlier. The "Paris Run for All" is open to runners aged 12 and up.
Free bag drop is available on site. Please note: bags must not exceed 45x36x20 cm. Toilets will be available at the start, at the finish, and along the course.
There will be aid stations every 5 km, plus one at the finish. IMPORTANT: no cups will be provided at the aid stations.
Your registration includes:
access to the Run Experience expo
your bib with your nickname and your nationality flag
a training plan tailored to your goals
official timing
a finisher T-shirt
a marathon runner’s bag
30+ pacers on the course
live tracking in the official app
To enter the race, simply make a donation of between €2 and €100 when you register. All donations will be given to a charity. The race takes place the day before the marathon, on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
The time limit is 6 hours after the last runner starts.
The race is open to para-athletes; you’ll find all the specific information here.
If you’d like to lend a hand, you can email: contact@partagetapassion.com
If you have more questions, you can contact the organizers:
by email: parismarathon@aso.fr
by phone: +33 (0)9 69 36 88 21 (Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.)
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