The Paris Marathon returned for its 49th edition on Sunday, April 12, 2026, drawing 60,000 participants from the Champs-Élysées to cover 42.195 km. Runners threaded the capital’s major arteries to reach the finish line at the Porte Dauphine, under mild, dry conditions.
The runners took off from the legendary Champs-Élysées, marking the start of a spectacular route through Paris. Despite rather gray skies (but no rain), the course offered a true immersion in the heart of the capital with passes through iconic spots such as the Place de la Concorde, the Opéra Garnier, and the Place de la Bastille. The peloton pushed on toward the Bois de Vincennes, bringing a breath of nature to this urban journey. It’s there that they discovered the only new feature of the edition: a stretch through the Nation district, recently added to the itinerary.
At the end of the race, participants skirted the Seine to greet the majestic Eiffel Tower, before concluding their effort in style onAvenue Foch, the traditional finishing point of the Paris marathon.
So, who are the winners of this 49th edition? The Italian Yemaneberhan Crippa claimed the Paris Marathon 2026 after a perfectly controlled race, crossing the line in 2h05'18'' and beating the 2025 winner's time by a few seconds. He edged out the Ethiopian Bayelign Teshager, who finished second in 2h05'23'', with a Kenyan, Sila Kiptoo, close behind to complete the podium in 10 seconds behind the winner (2h05'28''). With this victory, Yemaneberhan Crippa cements his status among the marathon's elite, at an event that every year is establishing itself as a major date for running enthusiasts.
In the women's race, the 2026 marathon was dominated by the Ethiopian Shure Demise, who crossed the finish line in 2:18:34, followed by another Ethiopian, Misgane Alemayehu (2:19:08), and then by Kenyan Magdalyne Masai (2:19:17).
In para-sport, the race was won by Thibaut Daurat in 1 hour 32 minutes and 10 seconds. And for the French podium, the top French finisher, Emmanuel Roudolff Levisse, takes 6th place (2h05m58s), followed by Jason Pointeau (2h16m18s) and Julian Ranc (2h16m23s). Among the women, Mekdes Woldu is the first Frenchwoman, 8th overall, finishing in 2h26m25s, followed by Méline Rolin (2h28m52s) and Agate Violleau (2h36m46s).
Men's podium
Women’s podium
Handisport podium
French men’s standings
French women’s standings
In short, congrats to all participants. Stay tuned for the full results on the Paris Marathon site, and for those looking to take on the challenge next edition, the pre-registrations are open.
Dates and Opening Time
On April 12, 2026
Official website
www.schneiderelectricparismarathon.com
