2027 Paris Marathon - Apr 4

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Race Information

Race2027 Paris Marathon - Apr 4
CityParis
Date2027-04-04 at 08:30
Field Size~55,000 runners
Time Limit5 hours 45 min
Cutoff pace8:11/km
Course speed
Fast course Speed index 0.91 — median of the last 5 winners' times against the global same-year median. Winner times track elite fields and prize money, so this reads the course as a proxy, not a pure measurement.
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Official SiteCadence Running United

Race Day Weather

Average Temperature9.2°C / 49°F
Humidity78%
Peak Wind22.1 km/h
Rain Chance33%
Typical ConditionsCool spring weather with rain showers possible

What to Prepare: April in Paris averages around 10°C and can be unpredictable. Bring a throwaway layer for the start on the Champs-Élysées. The Bois de Vincennes and Bois de Boulogne sections can be windy — stay sheltered in groups.

Based on historical averages for race week. Use our Weather Score Calculator and What to Wear Guide for personalized advice.

Wind Impact on Race Day

Winds peaking around 22.1 km/h — the typical daily maximum for this date — can affect your pace by 5-15 seconds per kilometer in exposed stretches. Headwinds slow you down exponentially: a 20 km/h wind costs more than twice a 10 km/h wind.

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Race-Week Climate

Based on 20 years of race-week weather (2005-2024), MERRA-2 reanalysis

Cooler Typical Warmer
Temperature 4.9°C 9.5°C 13.6°C
Dew point 0.1°C 5.5°C 9.6°C
Wet-day chance: 33% Runnability: 71/100

Data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), NASA Langley Research Center

Course Profile

Course TypeLoop
Elevation Gain164m
TerrainRoad
ProfileFrom the Champs-Élysées, past the Place de la Concorde, the Louvre and the Seine near Notre-Dame, out through the Bois de Vincennes and back through the Bois de Boulogne, finishing on Avenue Foch. Predominantly flat (about 164 m of total climb) with gentle undulations in the parks and a few short, sharp tunnels along the Seine near miles 16–19. Cobbles on the Champs-Élysées start.
Boston QualifierYes — Check your BQ time

Finisher Trend

Year Finishers vs prev.
2024 54,175 —
2025 55,499 +2.4%

Runners who crossed the line, not the registered field size.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 2027 Paris Marathon?

The Paris Marathon — branded the ASICS Marathon de Paris from 2027 — is held on Sunday, April 4, 2027 — its 50th edition (confirmed on the official site in September 2026; earlier reports had said April 11). Recent editions have set off in colour-coded waves from the Champs-Élysées through the morning; the new organiser has not yet published the 2027 start format. Count down to race day and plan your splits with our Finish Time Calculator.

How do I enter the 2027 Paris Marathon?

Through a lottery, not first-come, first-served. The 2027 edition switches to a tirage au sort: you register for the draw, and only if you are selected do you get to buy a bib. Lottery entry is open from September 8, 2026 (2 p.m. Paris time) until September 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Paris time; entering is free and the day you register makes no difference to your odds. Results are published from October 1, and selected runners have 72 hours to confirm and pay. The bib costs a flat €169 whenever you enter (5% off with an FFA licence), with 1,000 discounted €50 "passerelle" bibs for eligible runners and a team option in which 2–6 friends are drawn together. The organiser plans at least 35,000 general-public bibs through the draw and may add more. The 2027–2030 editions are run by Cadence Running United on the Njuko platform; charity bibs are a separate route. Enter at asicsmarathondeparis.com.

What landmarks does the Paris Marathon course pass?

The route is a city-wide loop and one of the most scenic in the Majors-adjacent calendar. It starts on the Champs-Élysées, runs past the Place de la Concorde, the Louvre and along the Seine near Notre-Dame, then loops out through the Bois de Vincennes in the east before returning through the Bois de Boulogne to finish on Avenue Foch near the Arc de Triomphe.

Is the Paris Marathon a good course for a PR?

It has strong personal-best potential and is predominantly flat, but it is not pancake-flat. Total climb is around 164 m, with gentle undulations through the two parks and a few short, sharp tunnels along the Seine near miles 16–19 that have steep dips and immediate climbs out. The Champs-Élysées start also has cobbles. Race even-paced rather than banking time early — set realistic splits with our Pace Calculator.

Is the Paris Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. The course is certified and Boston-qualifier eligible, and it is a popular qualifier for Boston and other Abbott World Marathon Majors. Check the standard you need for your age group with our Boston Qualifier & Good For Age tool.

What is the weather like in Paris in early April?

Cool and changeable. Early April in Paris averages about 10°C (50°F), with a real chance of rain showers and a breeze in the open parkland. Those temperatures are close to ideal for racing — dress for the run, not the start line, and bring a disposable layer to discard on the Champs-Élysées. Check race-week conditions with our Weather Score Calculator.

How do I get to the Paris Marathon, and how do spectators get around?

Paris is served by two main airports, Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Orly (ORY), both linked to the centre by train. On race morning the Métro and RER are the fastest way around — driving is impractical with widespread road closures. Spectators can catch runners at the Champs-Élysées start, along the Seine, and near the Avenue Foch finish using the Métro between points.

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