Choosing between Amsterdam Marathon and Paris Marathon? This page puts the essentials side by side — next race date, elevation, typical weather, field size, and entry difficulty — with a short overview of each course below.
The headline differences between both races. Follow each marathon link for the full route map, elevation chart, and entry details.
| Detail | Amsterdam Marathon | Paris Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Next race | Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 9:30 am | Sunday, 4 April 2027 at 8:30 am |
| Elevation | Very flat - approx. 13m above sea level. ↑ 91 m · ↓ 91 m · net 0 m | Mostly flat with gentle undulations - approx. 42m above sea level. ↑ 164 m · ↓ 157 m · net +7 m |
| Typical weather | Cool to mild and humid autumn | Cool to mild and humid spring |
| Typical participants | Approximately 22k finishers | Approximately 54k finishers |
| Entry difficulty | Easy | Moderate |
The Amsterdam Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 22k finishers on an urban road in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The course starts and finishes at the Olympic Stadium. The route passes the Rijksmuseum, Vondelpark, the Amstel river, and several canal bridges through central Amsterdam. Very flat, with short climbs on canal crossings.
The Paris Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 54k finishers on an urban road in Paris, France. The course starts on the Champs-Élysées near the Arc de Triomphe and finishes on Avenue Foch. The route passes Place de la Bastille, Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and the Bois de Vincennes. Mostly flat with gentle undulations; no major hills or cobblestone sections.
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