Typical race-weekend conditions
Cool & showery- High / Low
- 11° / 3°
- Humidity
- 78%
- Rainy days
- 52%
Rain is common. Pack a light waterproof.
Averages from ~10 years of history around race day.
Know before you go
- ✈️ From London
- ~0h58
- 🕐 Time
- +1h vs UK
- 💷 Money
- £1 ≈ €1.17
- 🗣 Language
- French
- 🌫 Air quality
- Good
- 🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+
- Welcoming
- 🛡 Safety
- Moderate
Country-level indices: LGBTQ+ via Equaldex · safety via Global Peace Index 2025 . Air quality is recent PM2.5; money is indicative.
The course
A single loop starting on Boulevard Saint-Germain and threading the Bois de Vincennes and eastern arrondissements before finishing at Place de la Bastille. Largely flat with a lively city feel.
Where to stay
Le Marais and the Latin Quarter sit close to the start and finish; Bastille itself is ideal for the finish line.
Getting there
Charles de Gaulle is 35-50 minutes to central Paris by RER B; the Saint-Germain start is a short Metro ride.
That weekend
The expo village is at Grande Halle de la Villette; the weekend suits Seine cruises, the Louvre and a stroll along the Marais.
Sample 4-day trip
Arrive, explore, race, then head home. A proper weekend, not a rushed fly-by.
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Day 1: Arrive
Fly into Charles de Gaulle (CDG). RER B reaches central Paris in about 35 minutes. Public transport works well. Book a private transfer for late flights.
Check into Saint-Germain, the Marais, or Bastille . The world's biggest half starts on Boulevard Saint-Germain.
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Day 2: Shakedown Run and Explore the City
Collect your bib at the expo at Grande Halle de la Villette . Allow time for queues at this massive half.
Jog an easy Seine-side shakeout. Afternoon for Louvre or Marais wandering . Early dinner near your hotel.
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Day 3: Race Day
The loop finishes at Place de la Bastille. From Saint-Germain or the Marais, a short Metro hop covers most hotels. Arrive early.
Afterwards, celebrate with a long café lunch. Keep walking light: 40,000 runners mean crowded streets.
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Day 4: Final Day
If the flight allows, one last Seine stroll or river cruise . RER B back to CDG is straightforward, but leave margin.
Three nights turns the world's biggest half into a proper Paris city break.
