Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris

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The Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris holds the world record for the largest marathon field, with over 56,000 finishers in 2025. Starting on the Champs-Elysees near the Arc de Triomphe, the breathtaking course passes the Place de la Bastille, Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and the Bois de Boulogne before finishing on Avenue Foch. One of the most iconic and scenic big-city marathons on Earth.

WA Elite Label

Est.

1976

Distance

42.195km / 26.2mi

Course

Point-to-point

Surface

Road

Elev. Gain

144m

Elev. Loss

135m

Field Size

~56,000

When

April

Time Limit

6h

THE COURSE

Gain

+144m

Loss

-135m

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Champs-Elysees Start

The race begins on the world's most famous avenue, the Avenue des Champs-Elysees, near the Arc de Triomphe. Over 56,000 runners stream down the grand boulevard — the largest marathon start on Earth.

ELEV: 65ft

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Champs-Elysees Start

The race begins on the world's most famous avenue, the Avenue des Champs-Elysees, near the Arc de Triomphe. Over 56,000 runners stream down the grand boulevard — the largest marathon start on Earth.

ELEV: 65ft

MI 4

KM 6.5

Place de la Bastille

Runners pass through the Place de la Bastille, the legendary site of the French Revolution. The wide boulevards and passionate Parisian crowds create an electric atmosphere in the heart of the city.

ELEV: 35ft

MI 4

KM 6.5

Place de la Bastille

Runners pass through the Place de la Bastille, the legendary site of the French Revolution. The wide boulevards and passionate Parisian crowds create an electric atmosphere in the heart of the city.

ELEV: 35ft

MI 9

KM 14.5

Bois de Vincennes

The course winds through the Bois de Vincennes, Paris's largest park, offering a brief respite from the city streets. Runners circle the scenic lake before heading back toward central Paris.

ELEV: 45ft

MI 9

KM 14.5

Bois de Vincennes

The course winds through the Bois de Vincennes, Paris's largest park, offering a brief respite from the city streets. Runners circle the scenic lake before heading back toward central Paris.

ELEV: 45ft

MI 22

KM 35

Along the Seine & Eiffel Tower

The route follows the banks of the Seine, passing Ile de la Cite and views of Notre-Dame, before reaching the Trocadero with the Eiffel Tower rising across the river — the most photographed moment of the race.

ELEV: 35ft

MI 22

KM 35

Along the Seine & Eiffel Tower

The route follows the banks of the Seine, passing Ile de la Cite and views of Notre-Dame, before reaching the Trocadero with the Eiffel Tower rising across the river — the most photographed moment of the race.

ELEV: 35ft

MI 26.2

KM 42.195

Avenue Foch Finish

The final push through the Bois de Boulogne leads to the grand finish on Avenue Foch, one of Paris's widest avenues radiating from the Arc de Triomphe. A triumphant ending to a world-class marathon.

ELEV: 55ft

MI 26.2

KM 42.195

Avenue Foch Finish

The final push through the Bois de Boulogne leads to the grand finish on Avenue Foch, one of Paris's widest avenues radiating from the Arc de Triomphe. A triumphant ending to a world-class marathon.

ELEV: 55ft