ASICS Marathon de Paris guide

Sun, Apr 4, 2027 · Paris, France · Start 8:30 AM

What to know when planning this race

Start, finish & getting there
The start (Champs-Élysées) and finish (Avenue Foch) are both near the Arc de Triomphe.
Convenient areas to stay
The 8th, 16th and 17th arrondissements around Étoile are closest. The expo has been at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
Confirmed vs. carried over
The race date and start time were checked against official race information on Oct 15, 2026. The expo venue and hours follow prior years.
Plan around before race morning
  • Take the Métro (lines 1, 2 or 6) to Charles de Gaulle–Étoile or George V.
  • Waves are released over about an hour; check yours.
  • Bib pickup requires a medical certificate or the race's health check; read the rules early.

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Race overview

Organizer
Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.)
Date
Sun, Apr 4, 2027
Distance
Marathon
Start time
8:30 AM
Start location
Avenue des Champs-Élysées
Finish location
Avenue Foch
Official race website

Last verified Oct 15, 2026. Source

Course

Cumulative elevation, mile by mile. Amber bars are the significant climbs.

Significant climbs

  • Mile 0–1 · +30 ft
  • Mile 8–9 · +30 ft
  • Mile 9–10 · +30 ft

Significant descents

  • Mile 0–1 · −32 ft
  • Mile 8–9 · −32 ft
  • Mile 9–10 · −32 ft
Mile-by-mile course notes
  • Mile 0–1 +30 / −32 ft · Course totals ≈ 490 ft gain / 520 ft loss (approximate, from published course data). Downhill run from the Champs-Élysées to Place de la Concorde.
  • Mile 1–2 +10 / −11 ft
  • Mile 2–3 +10 / −11 ft
  • Mile 3–4 +10 / −11 ft
  • Mile 4–5 +10 / −11 ft
  • Mile 5–6 +10 / −11 ft
  • Mile 6–7 +10 / −11 ft
  • Mile 7–8 +10 / −11 ft
  • Mile 8–9 +30 / −32 ft · Rolling loop through the Bois de Vincennes.
  • Mile 9–10 +30 / −32 ft
  • Mile 10–11 +30 / −32 ft
  • Mile 11–12 +30 / −32 ft
  • Mile 12–13 +10 / −11 ft
  • Mile 13–14 +10 / −11 ft
  • Mile 14–15 +10 / −11 ft
  • Mile 15–16 +10 / −11 ft
  • Mile 16–17 +10 / −11 ft
  • Mile 17–18 +30 / −32 ft · Riverside tunnels along the Seine — short dips and climbs.
  • Mile 18–19 +30 / −32 ft
  • Mile 19–20 +30 / −32 ft
  • Mile 20–21 +10 / −11 ft
  • Mile 21–22 +10 / −11 ft
  • Mile 22–23 +30 / −32 ft · Gentle climbs through the Bois de Boulogne.
  • Mile 23–24 +30 / −32 ft
  • Mile 24–25 +30 / −32 ft
  • Mile 25–26 +10 / −11 ft
  • Mile 26–26.2 +2 / −2 ft

Aid stations

  • Mile 3.1

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 5

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 6.2

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 8.1

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 9.3

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 11.2

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 12.4

    GEL

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 14.3

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 15.5

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 17.4

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 18.6

    GEL

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 20.5

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 21.7

    GEL

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 23.6

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 24.9

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

Rules & important information

Race rules
Bib must be visible on the front. A medical certificate or PPS (Parcours Prévention Santé) completion is required by French law before bib collection. Bibs are collected only at the Running Expo with ID.
Cutoff times
Course closes about 6 hours after the last start; slower runners may be asked to use sidewalks.
Transportation
Métro lines 1, 2 and 6 to Charles de Gaulle–Étoile or George V for the start. Many central roads close on race morning.
Other notes
Start waves are released over roughly an hour; check your wave time on your bib. Course segment, aid station, expo and hotel details are compiled from published race information and prior years and are not yet officially verified — confirm with the organizer.

Last verified Oct 15, 2026. Source

Race week & expo

  • Running Expo — Paris Expo Porte de Versailles (prior years)

    1 Place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris

    Thu, Apr 1, 202710:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Fri, Apr 2, 202710:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Sat, Apr 3, 20279:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    Packet pickup
    Bib, timing chip and event shirt are collected together at the expo. Bring your registration confirmation.
    ID requirements
    Government-issued photo ID required. Hours and venue are based on prior years — confirm on the official site.
    Parking
    Limited paid parking; public transport recommended.
    Transit
    Use public transport where possible; see the official site for directions.

    Verification date unavailable. Source

Ready 2 Race recommendation: visit the expo on the first day it opens if your travel allows — final-afternoon queues are the longest. This is guidance, not an official requirement.

Athlete tracking & results

Open tracking & results

Tracking and results come from the race organizer.

Hotels near the start, Airbnb and travel planning are available when you create your account.

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