The runners are lining up at the starting blocks for the upcoming edition of the Paris Semi-Marathon, scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026! Due to the popularity of this annual event, parking and traffic disruptions will affect several roads across the city. Find out now about the detailed restrictions in place for the Paris semi-marathon.
Prior to the upcoming Paris Marathon scheduled for April 12, running enthusiasts will gather on Sunday, March 8, 2026, for the Paris Half-Marathon. Covering a distance of 21.0975 km, the Paris Half-Marathon will weave through some of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods, passing landmarks such as Boulevard Saint-Germain, the Seine quays, the National Library, Vincennes Castle, City Hall, Rue de Rivoli, and the Place de la Bastille.
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Given that this major foot race is expected to attract a large number of participants, the Paris Police Prefecture releases a temporary order each year to modify parking and traffic regulations on several streets across the city. The goal? To ensure “the smooth running” of this sporting event. As of March 2nd, no official order has been published yet, but the semi-marathon's website indicates there will be disruptions for local residents.
In detail, parking for all kinds of vehicles is prohibited:
- Boulevard Saint Germain - From March 6th, 6:00 PM to March 8th, 3:30 PM
- Rue Biscornet, Rue de Lyon, Rue Lacuée, and Avenue Daumesnil (up to Avenue Ledru-Rollin), Boulevard de la Bastille - From March 6th, 6:00 PM to March 8th, 8:30 PM
- Boulevard Bourdon, Place de la Bastille, Quai Henri IV, Rue Saint-Antoine - From March 6th, 6:00 PM to March 8th, 6:00 PM
- Avenue de Gravelle (numbers 3 to 12), Boulevard de Reuilly (numbers 23 to 45), Avenue de la Porte de Charenton (numbers 14 to 19), Avenue Daumesnil (numbers 212 to 229) - From March 6th, 6:00 PM to March 8th, 4:00 PM
Meanwhile, traffic is completely prohibited:
- Boulevard Henri IV and Sully Bridge – From 11:00 PM on March 7 to 5:30 PM on March 8
- Boulevard Saint Germain – From 11:00 PM on March 7 to 3:30 PM on March 8
- Quai des Célestins, Boulevard Morland, Quai Henri IV, Quais Tournelle, Montbello, Béthune – March 8, from 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM
- Rue Biscornet, Rue de Lyon, Rue Lacuée, and Avenue Daumesnil (up to Avenue Ledru-Rollin), Boulevard de la Bastille – From 11:00 PM on March 7 to 8:30 PM on March 8
- Boulevard Bourdon, Place de la Bastille, Quai Henri IV, Rue Saint-Antoine – From 11:00 PM on March 7 to 6:00 PM on March 8
- Avenue de Gravelle (from number 3 to 12), Boulevard de Reuilly (from 23 to 45), Avenue de la Porte de Charenton (from 14 to 19), Avenue Daumesnil (from 212 to 229) – March 8, from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Remaining routes – March 8, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
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