Paris, France (Issuewire.com) - The 2026 Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris is scheduled for Sunday, April 12, 2026. This 49th edition is expected to host a record-breaking 60,000 participants.
Race Details
Start Location: Avenue des Champs-Élysées, starting at the Arc de Triomphe.
Finish Location: Avenue Foch.
Start Times:
7:55 AM: Wheelchair para-athletes.
8:00 AM: Elite and priority corral.
Various waves follow based on target time, with the final wave starting at approximately 11:27 AM.
Time Limit: Participants have 6 hours from the time the last runner crosses the start line to finish the course
The Course
The iconic 42.195 km route offers a sightseeing tour of Paris:
Paris Discovery Guide
Paris Discovery Guide
First Half: Runners head through Place de la Concorde and Rue de Rivoli, passing the Louvre and Place de la Bastille, before entering the Bois de Vincennes for a scenic 10K loop.
Second Half: The route returns along the right bank of the Seine, offering views of Notre-Dame and the Eiffel Tower around the 30 km mark. The final stretch winds through the Bois de Boulogne before the finish.
Essential Runner Information
Registration: Official registration for the 2026 event is currently available on the official Time To platform.
Health Requirements: To receive a bib, all runners must complete the Health Prevention Course (HPC) online within three months of the race date.
Bib Collection: Bibs must be collected at the Run Experience expo (Porte de Versailles, Hall 1) between Thursday, April 9, and Saturday, April 11, 2026. No bibs are distributed on race day.
Ancillary Event: The Paris Run for All, a 5 km solidarity race, takes place the day before on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Media Contact
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