Schedule
- London Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date).
- Paris Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed.
London Marathon vs Paris Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofLondon Marathon or Paris Marathon — which comes out ahead?
The available sourced metrics do not create a clear lead; use the table to compare the held route, cost and race-day evidence.
Route comparison snapshot
London Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
Paris Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | London Marathon | Paris Marathon |
|---|
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | London Marathon | Paris Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-24 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. |
| Location | London, London | Paris, France |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Point To Point |
| Surface | Unavailable | Road |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Gently Rolling |
| Terrain | Unavailable | Road |
| Scenery | Unavailable | City, Historic, Riverside, Forest, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Unavailable | Big City, Destination, Festival |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | Unavailable | 292 m |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 289 m |
| Net elevation | Unavailable | 3 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 5.0% |
| Entry model | Unavailable | Open |
Location
- London Marathon
- London, London
- Paris Marathon
- Paris, France
Actual distance
- London Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Paris Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- London Marathon
- Not held
- Paris Marathon
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- London Marathon
- Not held
- Paris Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Paris Marathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Paris Marathon
- Road
Elevation character
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Paris Marathon
- Gently Rolling
Terrain
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Paris Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Paris Marathon
- City, Historic, Riverside, Forest, Parkland
Atmosphere
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Paris Marathon
- Big City, Destination, Festival
Technicality
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Paris Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Paris Marathon
- 292 m
Total descent
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Paris Marathon
- 289 m
Net elevation
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Paris Marathon
- 3 m
Max absolute grade
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Paris Marathon
- 5.0%
Entry model
- London Marathon
- Unavailable
- Paris Marathon
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.