Typical race-weekend conditions
Cool & mixed- High / Low
- 15° / 5°
- Humidity
- 72%
- Rainy days
- 32%
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
Starts on the Champs-Elysees by the Arc de Triomphe and finishes on Avenue Foch, passing the Louvre, Bastille, Bois de Vincennes, the Seine and the Eiffel Tower. Largely flat with a few gentle underpasses.
Where to stay
The Champs-Elysees and 8th arrondissement sit right on the start; the Marais and Saint-Germain give a lively central base on good Metro links.
Getting there
From Charles de Gaulle (CDG) the RER B reaches central Paris in around 35 minutes; from Orly the Orlyval plus RER B takes a similar time.
That weekend
From 2027 the Ville de Paris concession sits with Cadence (replacing ASO); expo details may shift, so check the official site once registration opens (expected autumn 2026). Add a Seine-side shakeout, the Louvre, Montmartre and a Seine dinner cruise.
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 for most runners. Book a private transfer for late flights or heavy kit.
Check into the Marais, Saint-Germain, or near the Champs-Élysées . From 2027, Cadence takes over from ASO, so check the official site once registration opens for expo details.
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Day 2: Shakedown Run and Explore the City
Collect your bib at the Paris Marathon expo (location may shift under the new organiser). Jog an easy Seine-side shakeout.
Keep the rest of the day light: Louvre exteriors, Montmartre at a stroll, or Eiffel tickets if you want something booked. Early dinner near your hotel.
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Day 3: Race Day
The start is on the Champs-Élysées by the Arc de Triomphe. From most central hotels, a short Metro walk suffices. Arrive early for bag drop and start pens.
Finish on Avenue Foch. Celebrate with a long lunch rather than cross-town sightseeing. Save Seine cruises for tomorrow if legs allow.
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Day 4: Final Day
If the flight allows, one last café crème, a slow Marais wander, or museum tickets at recovery pace. RER B back to CDG is straightforward, but leave margin after 42 km.
Three nights covers expo, race, and a calm exit without limping through Orly or CDG.
