Marathons in Île-de-France

Île-de-France has one marathon in our database in France, centred on Paris. Paris Marathon typically draws around 54,000 finishers. Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line. Plan by month on our marathon calendar or filter by country and region.

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Paris Marathon

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.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Nearby Marathons

Other races closest to Île-de-France.

Reims, Grand Est, France· 131 km away

Reims Marathon

The Reims Marathon draws approximately 3,000 finishers each October through the Champagne capital where French kings were crowned. The course passes the Notre-Dame de Reims cathedral, the champagne-house avenues, and the Vesle River on flat Champagne-Ardenne terrain. October's golden autumn in the vineyards makes it one of France's most regal regional marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Cheverny, Centre-Val de Loire, France· 164 km away

Marathon de Cheverny

The Marathon de Cheverny draws approximately 1,500 finishers each April on a chateau and vineyard road in Cheverny, France. The chateau start makes the race feel distinctly Loire Valley from the first minutes. The route passes Loire chateau scenery, vineyards, and rural roads in a compact heritage setting. Loire chateau scenery, vineyards, and rural roads in a compact heritage setting make April's chateau start feel distinctly Loire Valley from the opening kilometer.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Deauville, Normandy, France· 175 km away

Marathon de Deauville

The Marathon de Deauville runs through Normandy's glamorous seaside resort and the Pays d'Auge countryside, drawing about 2,500 finishers each November. The course passes the Deauville boardwalk, Les Planches beach promenade, and the Norman half-timbered villages. November brisk sea air and coastal flatness define this chic Normandy marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 1 November 2026

Caen, Normandy, France· 201 km away

Marathon de Caen

The Marathon de Caen draws approximately 2,500 finishers each May through the Norman capital rebuilt after D-Day. The course passes the Caen Memorial, the Château de Caen, and the Orne River on flat Calvados terrain. May's Normandy spring and the city's powerful WWII heritage make it one of northern France's most meaningful regional marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 23 May 2027

Tours, Centre-Val de Loire, France· 203 km away

Marathon de Tours

The Marathon de Tours draws approximately 1,800 finishers each September on an urban road in Tours, France. It offers classic French city scenery without the scale of Paris or Bordeaux. The route passes Loire-side roads, historic center streets, and elegant avenues in the Loire Valley city. Loire-side roads, historic center streets, and elegant avenues in the Loire Valley city offer classic French scenery without the scale of Paris or Bordeaux.

Next race: Sunday, 6 September 2026