Paris 2025 Half Marathon: follow the runners on the metro, stations along the route

If you're not one of the many runners taking part in theParis Half Marathon, but would like to experience the race for yourself , here's a short itinerary to accompany the day's courageous athletes! Do you have a friend or family member registered for the race? The organizers have set up an application that lets you follow the race in real time and the runners of your choice, thanks to live tracking!

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It's possible to follow up to 10 people at the same time, with their location on the map and their ranking at the finish line, simply by entering the connected bib number. To support the runners along the route, you have several options: follow them by bike or by public transport. Although some areas will be closed to car parking and traffic during the race, by bike you'll be able to get close to the runners' route.

Semi de Paris 2025: parking and traffic restrictions around the half-marathon
Runners are in the starting blocks for the new edition of the Semi de Paris, scheduled for Sunday March 9, 2025! In view of the popularity of this race every year, the Préfecture de police de Paris has issued a decree temporarily modifying parking and traffic restrictions in several Parisian thoroughfares. Find out more about these restrictions around the Paris Half Marathon. [Read more]

If you're not really into sport, but still want to cheer on your loved ones or the professional athletes for a few kilometers, the metro option is the most practical! Numerous stations line the Paris Half Marathon route, giving you quick access to the surrounding area, depending on the location of the runner you're following. The first starts are at 8 a.m. and the last ones shortly before 11 a.m., so you've got all morning to make up your mind!

Metro stations along the route

• Departure: Maubert-Mutualité / Cardinal Lemoine - Line 10
• Gare d'Austerlitz - Lines 5 and 10 / RER C
• Bibliothèque François Mitterand - Line 14 / RER C
• Château de Vincennes - Line 1 / RER A
• Porte Dorée - Line 8
• Daumesnil - Lines 8 and 6
• Bercy - Lines 6 and 14
• Quai de la Rapée - Line 5
• Sully-Morland - Line 7
• Hôtel de Ville - Lines 1 and 11
• Arrival: Bastille - Lines 1, 5 and 8

Paris 2026 Half Marathon: registration opens
On March 8, 2026, runners will once again take part in the Paris Half Marathon. An opportunity to set new records at the start of the new year! Registration is open and race numbers are going fast! [Read more]