Paris Marathon

One of the world's most scenic marathons, starting on the Champs-Élysées and passing the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the Bois de Vincennes. Fast course with incredible scenery.

Paris, France · April · 42.195 km (26.2 mi)

moderate

Elevation profile

42.2 km course

GAIN+120 m

LOSS−120 m

Approximate profile. Sourced from public course documentation, not a GPS recording. Use as a directional guide only.

Plan your splits

42.195 km · 26.2 mi · Paris, France

Goal finish time

Even-pace target

9:09

min/mi

Even-pace

4:00:00

Grade-adjusted

4:00:00

+0:00

Grade-adjusted splits

Strava Adjusted Pace · per mile

#	Grade	Pace	Split	Cumulative
1	+0.3%	9:09/mi	9:09	9:09
2	+0.2%	9:09/mi	9:09	18:18
3	+0.0%	9:09/mi	9:09	27:28
4	+0.2%	9:09/mi	9:09	36:37
5	+0.3%	9:09/mi	9:09	45:46
6	-0.0%	9:09/mi	9:09	54:55
7	-0.2%	9:09/mi	9:09	1:04:05
8	-0.3%	9:09/mi	9:09	1:13:14
9	-0.1%	9:09/mi	9:09	1:22:23
10	-0.2%	9:09/mi	9:09	1:31:32
11	-0.3%	9:09/mi	9:09	1:40:41
12	-0.2%	9:09/mi	9:09	1:49:51
13	-0.2%	9:09/mi	9:09	1:59:00
14	-0.3%	9:09/mi	9:09	2:08:09
15	-0.2%	9:09/mi	9:09	2:17:18
16	+0.1%	9:09/mi	9:09	2:26:28
17	+0.3%	9:09/mi	9:09	2:35:37
18	+0.0%	9:09/mi	9:09	2:44:46
19	+0.1%	9:09/mi	9:09	2:53:55
20	+0.3%	9:09/mi	9:09	3:03:04
21	+0.3%	9:09/mi	9:09	3:12:14
22	+0.2%	9:09/mi	9:09	3:21:23
23	+0.3%	9:09/mi	9:09	3:30:32
24	+0.3%	9:09/mi	9:09	3:39:41
25	+0.1%	9:09/mi	9:09	3:48:51
26	-0.2%	9:09/mi	9:09	3:58:00
27	-0.2%	9:09/mi	2:00	4:00:00

Splits factor the course elevation. Steep climbs widen the pace, descents tighten it — total time on the right matches the grade-adjusted finish above.

Course highlights

What makes Paris special

Start on the Champs-Élysées
Pass the Eiffel Tower
Run through the Bois de Vincennes
Scenic views of Notre-Dame and the Seine

Race-day tips

Run it smart

Watch for cobblestones in the first few km
The course is mostly flat — aim for a PB
French crowds are enthusiastic — enjoy it
Water stations have sponges — use them if warm

Difficulty

Mostly flat with cobblestone sections

Cobblestones in early miles
Flat overall
Spring weather