Races Marathon · Paris, France
Paris Marathon
Paris Marathon is a rolling marathon in Paris, France, held each April. Champs-Elysees start, two long park sections and gentle undulation throughout — plus cobbled stretches. April in Paris is mild, around 8-16C. With Paris Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
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When
April
every year
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
April in Paris is mild, around 8-16C.
Racing this course well
Champs-Elysees start, two long park sections and gentle undulation throughout — plus cobbled stretches.
With Paris Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Pick your goal for Paris
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around Paris Marathon.
RunV works backwards from race day to today and rearranges the weeks when life interrupts. It does not adapt to this specific course — the pacing guidance above is where the course knowledge is.
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Asked often
- When is the Paris Marathon?
- It is held each April in Paris, France. Check the official Paris Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Paris Marathon course flat?
- Champs-Elysees start, two long park sections and gentle undulation throughout — plus cobbled stretches.
- How should I train for the Paris 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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Build for Paris — around your actual life
RunV engineers your block backwards from race day in April — and rebuilds it every time training doesn't go to script.
