🇫🇷Paris, France
Harmonie Mutuelle Paris Marathon
Expected April 2027
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
170 m
Terrain
Road
Entry type
Open entry
PB potential
Good conditions for a solid performance
Beginner friendly
Great for newcomers — manageable course, strong support
About this race
Paris is one of the most visually spectacular marathons in the world. The course begins at the Arc de Triomphe on Champs-Élysées, runs through the Marais, past Notre-Dame, along the Seine, and winds through both Bois de Boulogne and Bois de Vincennes, finishing on Avenue Foch. The elevation profile has genuine character — not relentlessly flat, with some rolling segments through the parks that test mid-race legs. The field is around 50,000 strong, making it one of Europe's largest. April weather is typically mild but can be unpredictable. The crowd thins in the forested sections, but the urban stretches are lined with passionate Parisian spectators. An open entry format with quick registration makes it more accessible than the World Majors.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
8–16°C
Humidity
60–75%
Conditions
Mild and partly cloudy, occasional April showers
Wind
10–20 km/h SW
Entry information
Next edition date estimated — confirm exact date with the official site.
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