France
Paris Marathon 2027
Sunday 4 April 2027 · confirmed date
163 days to go
Key facts
- Race day
- Sunday 4 April 2027
- Confirmed by the organisers
- Start
- 08:00
- local time
- Course
- Mostly flat · Loop
- Avenue des Champs-Élysées to Avenue Foch
- Course record, men
- 2:04:21
- Elisha Rotich, 2021
- Course record, women
- 2:18:34
- Shure Demise, 2026
- Finishers
- 57,464
- in 2026
- First held
- 1976
The race
About the Paris Marathon
The Paris Marathon was first run in 1976 and is now one of the largest marathons in the world, with 57,464 finishers in 2026. The 2027 race is the 50th edition and opens a new chapter: a new organiser, a new title partner, ASICS, and a lottery in place of first-come, first-served entry.
Paris is not a World Marathon Major, but its setting is hard to match, with a route that has traditionally run from the Champs-Élysées along the Seine and through the city's two great woods. It suits first-time marathoners, runners from across Europe looking for a spring goal and anyone who likes to see a city while racing.
Course
The Paris Marathon course
Up to 2026, the course started on the Champs-Élysées and headed east past Place Vendôme and Bastille to the Bois de Vincennes, where runners covered a loop of about 10 km. The route then came back along the Seine, through its riverside tunnels and with views of the Eiffel Tower near the Pont de Bir-Hakeim, before a final section of about 9 km in the Bois de Boulogne and the finish on Avenue Foch.
For 2027 the organisers have announced a new route, to be revealed a few weeks before the race; the start stays on the Champs-Élysées. Check the official site before planning your pacing.
Race-day weather
Early-to-mid April mornings in Paris are usually cool, roughly 6–13°C at the start, with a chance of showers; warmer spells do happen.
Train
Training for the Paris Marathon 2027
23 weeks to go. A marathon plan runs 12 to 24 weeks and ends on race week. Here is when each one starts.
| Plan | Starts on |
|---|---|
| 24 weeks | Monday 19 October 2026 |
| 20 weeks | Monday 16 November 2026 |
| 16 weeks | Monday 14 December 2026 |
| 12 weeks | Monday 11 January 2027 |
For this course
Paris is usually in early or mid April, so your build runs from January to March: expect cold, wet long runs and have a sheltered alternative ready. The traditional course has few real hills, but the tunnels along the Seine bring short climbs, and the late stretch in the Bois de Boulogne can feel long, so include some rolling long runs and finish a few of them at marathon pace. As the 2027 route is new, wait for the official profile before fine-tuning your race plan.
See the marathon pace chart or a sample sub-4 plan.
Print a pace band for the Paris Marathon, with the race clock at every kilometre.
Entry
How to get a place
From the 2027 edition, individual bibs are allocated by lottery instead of first come, first served; the application window for 2027 closed at the end of September 2026 with about 166,000 applications. Teams of two to six can apply together. Other routes are charity bibs (Dossards Engagés), company offers, partner tour operators and an official resale platform.
2027 lottery From 8 September 2026 to 30 September 2026 · closed
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Official websiteQuestions
Frequently asked
When is the Paris Marathon 2027?
The Paris Marathon 2027 is on Sunday 4 April 2027. The organisers have confirmed the date.
When should I start training for the Paris Marathon?
Count back from race day: a 16-week plan for the 2027 edition starts on 14 December 2026, a 20-week plan on 16 November 2026. Most runners need 16 to 20 weeks; 12 is the shortest block worth doing.
How do I get into the Paris Marathon?
From 2027, bibs are allocated by lottery; applications for 2027 were taken in September 2026 and drew about 166,000 entries. Other routes include charity bibs, company team offers, partner tour operators and the official resale platform.
Is the Paris Marathon course flat?
The route used up to 2026 was mostly flat, with tunnels and short rises along the Seine. A new route has been announced for 2027 and will be revealed a few weeks before the race.
Is the Paris Marathon a World Marathon Major?
No. It is one of Europe's largest marathons, but it is not part of the World Marathon Majors series.
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