Races Half marathon · Paris, France
Paris Half Marathon
Paris Half Marathon is a flat half marathon in Paris, France, held each March. The world's biggest half: a flat single loop through eastern Paris and the Bois de Vincennes with only ~66m of total climb, finishing at Bastille. Early March is 4-11C. On a course as flat as Paris Half Marathon, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
Last updated 2026-07-03 · confirm dates & entries on the official race site
When
March
every year
Course
flat
Half marathon
Conditions
Early March is 4-11C.
Racing this course well
The world's biggest half: a flat single loop through eastern Paris and the Bois de Vincennes with only ~66m of total climb, finishing at Bastille.
On a course as flat as Paris Half Marathon, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
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Asked often
- When is the Paris Half Marathon?
- It is held each March in Paris, France. Check the official Paris Half Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Paris Half Marathon course flat?
- The world's biggest half: a flat single loop through eastern Paris and the Bois de Vincennes with only ~66m of total climb, finishing at Bastille.
- How should I train for the Paris Half Marathon?
- Train specifically for Paris — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. That's exactly what RunV's engine does after every run you log.
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