Paris Marathon 2026: registration opens for the famous race in the capital

The recently concluded Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris has already announced the date of its next edition, Sunday April 12, 2026! In keeping with tradition, participants will set off from the Champs-Élysées to cover the legendary distance of 42.195 kilometers, taking in the French capital's most prestigious thoroughfares before crossing the finish line. So, who will be the winners? Find out next April!

The route of the 2026 Paris Marathon will once again take in some of the city's most famous landmarks. It's an opportunity to rediscover the capital and its monuments in a different way, since the route will certainly include the Place de la Concorde, the Opéra Garnier, the Louvre, Notre-Dame de Paris, the Musée d'Orsay, the Eiffel Tower, the Grand Palais and the Hippodrome d'Auteuil! And as with the half-marathon, runners should also pass through the Place de la Bastille, the Bois de Vincennes and the Bois de Boulogne!

You've supported your friends and family during this marathon and that's made you want to take part? Would you like to improve your time?Registration for the Paris Marathon 2026 opens on Thursday, April 24, 2025, so make the most of it and start training now for next year, so you can get a head start!

With over 55,000 finishers in 2025, the Paris Marathon is one of the five biggest in the world in terms of number of participants. Its unique route offers a panoramic view across the capital, which no doubt contributes to its success. See you on April 12, 2026 for another unforgettable sporting and cultural experience in the heart of Paris.

• To be read
• This week in Paris from April 28 to May 4, 2025: free and affordable outings
• A guide to running in Paris and the Ile-de-France region in 2025

Here's a race that's a little more difficult and less accessible to Sunday sports enthusiasts than the Semi de Paris. Note that for some years now, children have also been able to run their own marathon, the Marathoon's ! A host of professional and amateur athletes will be lining up at the start line in early April, so why not give them a little encouragement?

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