Where can I find the Paris Marathon route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksParis Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Paris Marathon at a glance
- Evidence depth
- 35 verified facts
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Paris Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 42.2 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- City, Historic, Riverside, Forest, Parkland
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Paris Marathon?
The Paris Marathon is described as gently rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 292 m.
Where does the Paris Marathon route go?
The Paris Marathon route starts at Top of the Champs-Elysees and finishes at Avenue Foch. Underfoot, expect road. It passes Champs-Elysees, Palais Garnier, Place de la Bastille, Bois de Vincennes and Notre-Dame.
What should runners know on race day for the Paris Marathon?
Free bag drop available. More than 30 pacers on course.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Historic
- Riverside
- Forest
- Parkland
Atmosphere
- Big City
- Destination
- Festival
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Gently Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 292 m
- Net elevation
- 3 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 2:04:21 (Elisha Rotich)
- Women's course record
- 2:18:33 (Shure Demise)
- Typical finish
- 4:11
- Average finish
- 4:11
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Ballot
- No
Race day logistics
- Pacers
- More than 30 pacers on course
- Bag drop
- Free bag drop available
- Expo / packet pickup
- Run Experience fair at Parc des Expositions, Porte de Versailles
- Medal
- Yes
- Finisher tee
- Yes
Access and course status
- Start
- Top of the Champs-Elysees
- Finish
- Avenue Foch
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Surface
- Road
- Landmarks
- Champs-Elysees, Palais Garnier, Place de la Bastille, Bois de Vincennes, Notre-Dame, Eiffel Tower, Bois de Boulogne, Arc de Triomphe
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