Course Map
Elevation Profile
Indicative — verified figures shown above.
About this Race
The Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris is one of Europe's largest and most scenic road races, attracting over 54,000 runners through the heart of the French capital each spring. The course begins on the Champs-Élysées and winds through some of the most recognisable streetscapes in the world, passing the Louvre, Place de la Bastille, Bois de Vincennes, and finishing on Avenue Foch near the Arc de Triomphe. The route combines wide Haussmann boulevards with parkland sections, offering a varied and visually stunning experience. Paris is consistently ranked among the world's most popular destination marathons, drawing runners from over 160 countries. The race organisation is well established and pacers are provided across a wide range of finish times.
Difficulty Breakdown
A balanced marathon with no single defining challenge.
Course Details
- Course type
- Point-To-Point
- Elevation gain
- 257m
- Elevation loss
- 253m
- Highest point
- 105m
- Lowest point
- 28m
- Net drop
- -4m
- Certified
- AIMS / World Athletics
- Start
- Avenue des Champs-Élysées
- Finish
- Avenue Foch
- Cutoff time
- 6h 30m
Course Records
Race History
The Paris Marathon dates to 1976 and moved to its current city-centre course in 1984. It has grown into one of the five largest marathons in the world.
Plan Your Trip
- Race expo
- Run Experience Fair, Porte de Versailles (Thursday 9 April to Saturday 11 April 2026)