Sport

Paris Marathon

Avenue des Champs-Élysées, De l'Arc de Triomphe à la place de la Concorde - 75008 Paris
The April 12 2026

Every year some 50,000 runners come to Paris to run the Paris Marathon. Start: Avenue des Champs-Élysées

The start of the Paris Marathon is given every year from the Champs-Elysées avenue, and some 50,000 participants set off to complete the legendary 42.195 kilometers to the finish line. From the Rue de Rivoli to the Quai de la Seine, passing by the Palais Garnier, the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral, the athletes and the thousands of spectators who flock to cheer on their loved ones, as well as the strangers who have come to take up this physical challenge, discover the monuments of Paris in what remains one of the most beautiful courses on the world circuit. African athletes took first place and pushed the limits of the event. The records for the event are held by Kenyan Elisha Rotish with a performance of 2h 04 min 21s for men in 2021, and 2h 18 min 34s in 2026 for women by Ethiopian Shure Demise.
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📍 Selection of locations along the route of the 2026 Paris Marathon

📌A legendary route through the heart of Parisian heritage

The Paris Marathon route is much more than just a sporting event: it is a true journey through history. From the prestige of the Champs-Élysées to the greenery of the Bois de Vincennes and Boulogne, each kilometre reveals an iconic monument. Runners follow the banks of the Seine, admiring the Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral and the unmissable Eiffel Tower along the way, before a triumphant finish in front of the Arc de Triomphe.

📌Spectator and logistics information

To experience the event up close or prepare for your race, here are the key stages and access points:

  • The Run Experience Exhibition (Porte de Versailles): a must for all participants to pick up their race numbers and discover the latest running innovations
  • Access to the start line: Franklin D. Roosevelt station (lines 1 and 9)
  • Access to the finish line: Porte Dauphine station (line 2) or Charles de Gaulle - Étoile

Map

Map
Address
De l'Arc de Triomphe à la place de la Concorde
75008 Paris

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